Saturday, August 16, 2025
There are so many wonderful things to say about Uncle Bill so I can’t make this short. He was one of the greatest men I had ever known. He is the one who gave me my very first Nick name … Baby Beth . He never called me anything else but I would give anything to hear that from him right now
He always was there for us and helped mom with the things a single mom needed help with such as fixing things or car repair. He was a dad figure to me and my sister and I was so glad that our aunt fran and our cousins shared him with us . My heart breaks for so many. First for Uncle Bill . He was a good honest hard working loving father and husband that was always there for everyone. He worked hard even on his days off.
My heart also breaks for My Aunt Fran who was with him over 60 years. They were each other’s first love and got married at a young age. They stood by each other’s side through all of life’s challenges and changes. They were never apart. They were and always will be the perfect example of love, marriage and forever . I love them so much .
My heart breaks for their children, their spouses and all the grandkids. He had special relationships with every single one . It’s so hard to lose such a treasured family member.
Being born on April fools day …His humor was Unmatched and made everyone smile and laugh every time he entered the room. He worked long hours for the Ford motor company and he was so good at his job. I always remember him working on something in the garage or basement on his days off. He Never was still too long. He had traditions for every kid that was born into the family like the traditional hanging from the door knob… to tricking you to thinking he could take his thumb off( he was good at that illusion) I could go on about all the jokes he played on me. He left us with such fun and fond memories to cherish but still … we just can’t believe he is not on earth with us anymore. However he lives in each one of us. I know Heaven is celebrating as his Mom, Dad , sisters and so many family members that adored and missed him so much are happy to see his smiling face again. I know he missed his mom (my gram) so much . He was her baby boy . I am so happy for them to see him but so sad that we won’t see him again until we get there .
I thank God for Uncle Bill and all he gave me … for all he did and for all the laughs and special memories since I was born . He didn’t have to be a father figure to us but he did. I can honestly say that he was one of gods greatest works that made a difference in so many lives. He was Always the life of the party. It was never a party till he was there. I can’t even express how many childhood memories I have and then the teen years and every decade after that. I wish so badly we could get more time back with him. How will this world ever be the same again without him. The only way it will is because he left each and everyone of us with our very own personal special Happy loving memories. A lifetime of smiles and laughs that should hold us until we see him again. Please hold my Aunt Fran and her family very strong in Prayer. It’s hardest for her as she has to be strong for her children and grandchildren as she goes through the most sorrowful pain and loss right now. I wish I had the ability to change this so badly for her. My cousins are missing the greatest dad that they were so blessed in having . God Bless my Uncle Bill and please take good care of him up there . I know his Heaven was build just for him which would be surrounded by all his loved ones and a garage full of cars and tools.Thats where my late husband Ken will be waiting for him …. They use to talk cars when they were together . Thank you Uncle Bill(and Aunt Fran) for being there at every mile stone in my life … for every special event I was ever involved in… and every holiday and Birthday . You both were there with Mom celebrating every event. I don’t know if I ever showed you or told you how special that was and how important you made me feel. I always loved you and I always will remember the person you were in life.. the person you where to others and the person you were to me. You will Always be my hero and one of the greatest example of a really great man . I love you and I will miss you so badly until we see each other again.
Forever your Baby Beth
