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Bill's Dad, William Lopez Diaz, died last night at 2:08. Many of you met him at the walldog meet or during some of the meets we've had at our shop. He was going to be 90 on the 23rd and the family had a party planned for months now. He started last Christmas, reminding us all that he was having a party on his 90th and he expected everyone to be there! Now the funeral is planned for his birthday. He almost made it...short a week. He was in a nursing home here in town but pretty active right to the end. We had him over ever Thursday night for supper and Bill did lots of trip to here or there when he needed to get out. He was quite a character! Bill's two sisters were here all this week, one for Colorado and one from Boston, and got to see him while he was still "awake". He spent the last few days sort of out of it but they all took turns sitting with him. I just thought all our friend here on letterville would like to know about Grandpa Bill. He was involved in the architect side of construction all his life and a pretty talented guy. He was a "problem solver" who liked a challenge. He was highly thought of by all who knew him.
-------------------- Jane Diaz Diaz Sign Art 628 W. Lincoln Ave. Pontiac, Il. 61764 815-844-7024 www.diazsignart.com Posts: 4102 | From: Pontiac, IL USA | Registered: Feb 1999
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Please accept my deepest condolences. Apples don't fall far from trees and knowing what character Bill is, I am sure his Dad was a top notch guy.
-------------------- Bruce Bowers
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Ahh Jane and Bill, so sorry to hear that, my condolences to him and the family...
-------------------- aka:Cisco the "Traveling Millennium Sign Artist" http://www.franciscovargas.com Fresno, CA 93703 559 252-0935 "to live life, is to love life, a sign of no life, is a sign of no love"...Cisco 12'98 Posts: 3576 | From: Fresno, Ca, the great USA | Registered: Dec 1998
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Jody and I send our condolences to all the family as well . . . Always hard to lose a parent - especially one who left a respectable mark on life.
-------------------- Jay Allen ShawCraft Sign Co. Machesney Park, IL jallen222@aol.com http://www.shawcraft.com/
"The object of the superior man is truth." -Confucius Posts: 1285 | From: Machesney Park, IL, USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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I'm sorry to hear about the loss. From the sound of it, I think he might be the kind of person that would want you all to treat the funeral as a celebration...a celebration of his life and all that he accomplished. My best to your family.
-------------------- Doug Haffner Haffner Signs www.haffnersigns.com 309-338-9570 211 W. Williams Wyoming, Il 61491 Posts: 211 | From: Wyoming, Illinois | Registered: May 2010
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Remember and celebrate the good times. We are thinking of you in Yarrow.
-grampa dan
-------------------- Dan Sawatzky Imagination Corporation Yarrow, British Columbia dan@imaginationcorporation.com http://www.imaginationcorporation.com
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So sorry for your loss, Jill. He sounds amazing.
I love that you had a 'schedule' set with him. We did the same with my mom. I smile and think of her every time I drive into town towards her direction. We actually eat out regularly where we use to take her and always say hi to her when there. Some (good) habits are a little hard to break.
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a celebration of a great man for sure- condolences on his passing, though
-------------------- Catharine C. Kennedy CCK Graphics 1511 Route 28 Chatham Center, NY 12184 cck1620@taconic.net "Look at me, Look at me, Look at me now! I't's fun to have fun, But you have to know how!" Posts: 2173 | From: downtown Chatham Center, NY | Registered: Feb 2004
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My sincere condolences, and I remember who he was at Pontiac, but didn't meet up with him. Michael played harp at the retirement home for his friend, but we didn't get to touch base, although our thoughts are with you now,
so sorry about your loss and the tough days ahead
-------------------- Deb Fowler
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Jane, I did not meet him, but from your post and reading others it sounds like he was a great man with a great life & family. Sorry for the loss.
Sam
-------------------- Sam Staffan Mackinaw Art & Sign 721 S. Nokomis St. Mackinaw City, MI dstaffan@sbcglobal.net Posts: 1694 | From: Mackinaw City, MI | Registered: Mar 2004
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Through the sadness, smiles will surely come from remembering such a colorful man. From the stories you have shared with us, he definitly was one of those, one of a kind guys. Our thoughts are with you, your family, and all of his friends.
-------------------- Tom & Kathy Durham House Springs, MO Posts: 654 | From: House Springs, MO | Registered: Apr 1999
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Jane, Bill and Son's, I feel for you in your loss. As several have said already, You are his legacy and I am quite sure that he was very proud of you all. Comfort to you all in Christ.
-------------------- Bob Sauls Sauls Signs & Designs Tallahassee, Fl
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Condolences to you,Bill, and all the family. Praying for your comfort and peace during this time.
-------------------- Judy Pate Signs By Judy Albany, Georgia USA 229-435-6824
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Sorry to hear this. My prayers are for you and your family to find peace in this sad time. Sounds like he is having that party after all, just not the same one you all planned.
-------------------- Jean Shimp Shimp Sign & Design Co. Jacksonville Beach, Fl Posts: 1266 | From: Jacksonville Beach, Fl. USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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Sounds like he led a life well lived. My condolences on your loss.
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Kelly Thorson Kel-T-Grafix 801 Main St. Holdfast, SK S0G 2H0 ktg@sasktel.net Posts: 5496 | From: Penzance, Saskatchewan | Registered: May 2002
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Bill, Jane and Family our thoughts are with you Did not have a chance to meet your father at the Pontiac meet. Sounds like he was a great guy. Victor & Wendy
-------------------- Victor Drapal Signs by Custom Cutting,Inc. 300 Dean Cr. Bolingbrook, Illinois 60440 630-759-2734 Posts: 17 | From: Bolingbrook, Illinois | Registered: Apr 2011
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