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William LAKE Obituary
William H. Lake, age 88, of Jupiter, FL, on Monday, November 16, 2015, passed away after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. Beloved husband of Jean Lake; devoted father of William, Daniel (passed), Joan, Peter, Andrew and Michael. Bill is survived by 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Born in 1927 in Cook County, IL, Bill came from a family with deep Bohemian roots and learned to speak and play Czech music on his accordion at an early age. Bill attended Culver Military Academy (1945) for high school and then later graduated from the United State Military Academy in West Point (1949). After graduating, Bill proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 22 years and retired as a Colonel in 1971. While in the Air Force, Bill continued his education and earned a PhD in Mathematics
from the Catholic University of America (1960). In 1974, he co-founded Information Management Services, Inc. (IMS), a computer programming and statistics company serving the National Cancer Institute that has grown to over 200 employees. Bill will be remembered for his passion for fishing and boating, his sense of humor, his booming laugh and an undying love for his wife and family. A compassionate and generous person, he will be missed by all. Burial services will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
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December 4, 2015
Dear Jean and Family - Please accept our sympathy at this sad time. We are so sorry to hear about losing Bill. He was a great guy and will be missed by all.
You have our deepest sympathy.
-Lucy Strobel and Family
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Cheryl Strobel
November 23, 2015
Mrs. Lake and family - I'm so sorry to hear of Mr. Lake's passing. I remember him smiling, laughing (always laughing about something), and totally enjoying life. Your family was one of the major highlights of the many weekends, years of weekends, spent in Ocean City. It was always a good time when you all were around.
I wish you and your family peace in this time of grief and sorrow, but know you all are in the hearts and prayers of many.
Michael Strobel
November 21, 2015
I met Bill and his family in Ocean City Maryland back in the 70's. He was a fun loving man who was always the life of any gathering. He loved to play music and sing and dance. He also had a passion for fishing and boating, but most of all, he loved his family and friends.
I haven't seen Bill in a very long time but I do think of him often whenever I am in OC or thinking about fishing.
Bill, his wife, sons and daughter were all part of the "OC" family. It was such a great family that everyone eventually moved to West Palm Beach to be close to one another.
I was sad to hear of his passing today and it brings a tear to my eye but I know he lived a beautiful life and will be continuing it high above with our other friends that have made that final journey to include my own father. I am sure that he is going to get an awesome welcome as they reunited once more.
I wish to extend my heartfelt condolences to his family and my friends. We lost a great man but heaven gained an awesome angel. May you always look down upon us and smile. Thanks for the memories Bill. You will be missed.
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