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William Demarest Obituary
Middletown, VA - William Harold "Bill" Demarest, 64, of Middletown, VA passed from this life into eternal life on Saturday, June 22, 2019, at Blue Ridge Hospice Inpatient Care Center from complications due to COPD.
Bill was born in 1954 in Rhinebeck, NY, the son of the late Arnold and Ruth Demarest. He graduated from Rhinebeck Central (NY) School, held a BS degree in Advertising from Syracuse University, received CSM and CMP Designations, and held a California Real Estate License. He belonged to the University of Shopping Centers, ICSC Management II and ICSC Marketing Institute.
Bill had been employed by the Hahn Company as the General Manager of various shopping malls in the Los Angeles Region in the 1980s and 90s.
Bill enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and movies. He was known for his annual self-designed and handmade Christmas cards that he sent to his friends and family each year.
Bill was a faithful Christian man. He was brought up in the Dutch Reformed Church in Rhinebeck, NY. While living in California he moved his membership to St. Andrews Presbyterian Church of Redondo Beach, CA where he was active in children's ministries, coordinating children's musical programs and teaching Sunday school. In 1996 he relocated to Middletown, VA and attended First Presbyterian Church in Winchester, VA until his passing.
Surviving is one sister, Deborah Jones and brother-in-law, Robert Jones of Stephens City, VA; Nephew, Brandon Jones (Kathleen), Great Niece, Penelope H. Jones and Great Nephew, Wilson H. Jones, all of Arlington, VA. He is also survived by an aunt, Tressa Spoor, Winchester, and seven first cousins. Along with his parents, Bill was preceded in death by a nephew, Dallas M. Jones.
The family will receive friends from 1 pm to 2 pm on Monday at First Presbyterian Church. A funeral service will follow the visitation at 2 pm with Reverend Dr. Dan McCoig officiating. Interment will be private at a later date in New York.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Bill's memory to Rhinebeck Reformed Church, 6368 Mill Street, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 or Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork Street, Suite 405, Winchester, Virginia 22601.
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Donna Blythe
June 27, 2019
Bill was an inspiration to me as we served together in children's ministry at St. Andrew's Presbyterian church in Redondo Beach, CA. He put his whole heart into creative and fun Sunday school lessons and programs. When he left CA I called him many times for teaching tips. I will miss our many phone conversations.
Mary White Armstrong
June 27, 2019
Such great memories...rest in peace, Billy....HOT RATS ROCK
Susan Russell-Robinson
June 26, 2019
Debbie, Such sad news. Bill and my brother Kevin were in the same high school class. I have fun memories of Bill in our high school choir. (Check out page 65 in the 1971 Yearbook). Know your heart is breaking. Sincere condolences to you, Jonesy, your son and his family.
June 26, 2019
My sincere sympathy to you for the loss of your loved one. May you have the comfort you need at this time.
Tom Brearley
June 25, 2019
We are very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Thank you for letting us know. We were glad that we stopped to visit with him on our visit to NY.
Tom and Kathy
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