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William BRONSON Obituary

BRONSON, William Eugene 76, passed away May 23, 2013, at his home in Tarpon Springs. He was born in Rock Falls, IL, on Nov 12. 1936. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Angie; his daughters, Lynn Killian, Debbie (Win) Campbell & Lisa (Andy) Despota; grandchildren, Will Killian, Anthony, Michael, Dylan & Taylor Des-pota, and Stephanie Campbell. He is also survived by his sister, Delores Staelens Freas; step brother, Jake Jones; and numerous nieces & nephews. A Navy veteran he served as a Hospital Corpsman. Bill was a long time member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church and an active member & former governor of Moose Lodge 433 Palm Harbor. He retired from Duckworth Steel Boats and from Stauffer Chemical. Visitation is from 6-8 pm, Tuesday, May 28th, at Dobies Funeral Home, Tarpon Springs, with services at St. Ignatius Catholic Church on May 29th, 10 am. He will be buried at Florida Hospital National Cemetery, in Bushnell. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or Suncoast Hospice Foundation.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on May 26, 2013.

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Tammy Littlejohn

June 20, 2013

So sorry for your loss. All of you continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

June 19, 2013

Dad, Can't believe it's been a month. We love and miss you so much.

June 16, 2013

I love and miss you dad....

June 7, 2013

Lynn, I hope you and the "fam" are mananging...my father died when I was only 17....it hurts like hell...

Helen smyly-mincey

June 6, 2013

I have had the priviledge of knowing and working with Lynn Bronson Killian for the past several years...I greatly admire and respect her.. and her family...I am so sorry for your loss...god bless. God bless.

Melanie & Harold Wilson

June 5, 2013

Angie, we are so very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. You two were a special couple, who have a wonderful family. May the memories you shared help you through this difficult time. I am sorry that we were unable to attend the services. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bless you and your family.

Nancy Boccio

June 2, 2013

Dear Angie and your 3 beautiful daughters, I was so sorry to hear of Bill's going home to The Lord. I remember all the fun we had as a family of St Ignatius women's group just a few years ago. Bill isi at peace. Love, Nancy, Tim and Joe Craig

Kate Shoemaker & Family

May 28, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with the wonderful memories shared together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Rich Michalcik

May 28, 2013

Angie, Ann and I are so sorry for your loss. I know it is not enough to say he is in a better place but his suffering is over. Hope to make it to the wake today, we are in Tallahasee. We love you, Ann and Rich Michalcik

joanie stoeve

May 27, 2013

Know that he is safe in the arms of Jesus...
Love and prayers to all the family,
Joanie (FHNP HIM Dept)

May 27, 2013

Angie & Family,
Our thoughts & Prayers are with you, and Bill. We'll miss him at church. I see Bill & I were both corpsmen in the navy. We'll talk more when we see you in January. Just heard from Carol & Paul Lurz. Joan & Leo Maring, Webster, NY

Larry & Charlene Lisle

May 26, 2013

Our deepest sympathies to you Angie and the girls. Bill was such a fine man and will be missed. His legacy as a husband and father will always be remembered.

Carol & Paul Lurz

May 26, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We will seeing Bill in church. The Snowbirds.

Ann Frederick

May 26, 2013

My deepest love and sympathy to all the Bronsons. God bless you.
Ann

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