Condolence: I too served with Bill on the Meyerkord. I have fond memories of Bill as he took care of all us kids on the Kord. As Charlie said, one of the good guys. Fair winds shipmate, RIP

Condolence: Jayne and Jonathan, I was stunned in the sharp decline in Bill's health after quintuple bypass surgery. I have prayed earnestly and often during the course of Bill's crisis and yours as well. I am deeply sorry for your loss and I pray that the Spirit of our Lord may be in your hearts as you grieve. Let us praise God together that in God's grace Bill is now experiencing that Biblical peace and joy which passes all understanding.

Condolence: Jane: Bruce and I are so sorry for your loss. We always appreciated Bill's thought provoking contributions to our Bible Studies. We are in transition to Bruce's new job in Bellingham, Washington and are sorry we can not be there in person to give you comfort. But know our thoughts and prayers are with you always.

Condolence: Stunned to hear of Bill's passing. He's always been a wide-open alternative ear and voice to express God's Word and message when most needed. Our condolences and prayers are with you Jane.

Condolence: Dear Janie and family...I am so sorry for your loss and hope you all find comfort...remember the good times and know that time does heal...it just takes a while and the first year is the rawest....love you all...Beth

Condolence: Our deepest sympathies to Jane and family. Bill had become a very good friend and brother in our church family and on the church Council. I enjoyed our conversations and he was alway willing to talk. I am stunned at his loss and we will miss him very much.

Condolence: Jane,
I am in shock as Dirke just happen to see condolences for Bill. We cannot begin to express our sadness and for me I am flooded with memories from my college days at San Diego State University when he was in the Navy. Those are rich memories as we grew with many others in our relationship with Christ. There is comfort in knowing he suffers no longer but is rejoicing in worship to our Lord. We will not be able to come Saturday but hope we can see you when we come through Chicago around August 23rd. In Christ, Lorna and Dirke Johnson

Condolence: Jane and family,
It was great to catch up with Bill for a few minutes while on break at Synod this year. Connecting with him brought back memories of our time in Tinley Park staying at the condo. He was a great griller and someone who taught me the best way to grill a pork chop...I use his advice to this day. Sorry to hear of his passing. He was a great man of God and someone I will not quickly forget.
Prayers for you and the family in the coming days and weeks.

Condolence: Served with Bill on the Meyerkord in the 70's . He was our corpsman and took a lot of good natured ribbing but took it very well. Truly one of the good guys that I served with and I am proud to call him shipmate . My condolences to the VanWyngaarden Family.

Condolence: Jane, we are so saddened to hear of the passing of Bill. We pray that God will surround you with His love in the coming days and months as you deal with the deep wound left by his passing.