I'm so sorry that Bill is gone, he was a wonderful guy. With love and always good wishes to Jaye and to all of his family.

A very good and touching website. I think this is the first time I've seen it, after reading it mentioned in Jaye's retrospective facebook post today. And what a nice bio story about Bill, that Donna wrote. Bill was a wonderful person.

happy 60th be day beeeeeeeyullllllll!

2 years, to me Bill and I told jokes and one liners traded them back and forth at the Austin Show. I miss his full on belly laugh and just his presence.

Still love you Beeeyullllll! We will moon again someday

Not a day goes by where I don't think of you ...... Love and miss the hell out of you "dad" ......

From Kim Gonzalez: I drive by the Briarpark (Chevron) facility and remembered all the times Bill would bring me samples from you. He always had that twinkle in his blue eyes when he would talk about what you two would be doing and tell me how much he worried about you. Then I drove by Palanque and remembered the margaritas the both of you enjoyed. I still miss those times and the both of you. I think if you everyday and Miguel and I both can't believe two years has gone by.... Forever missed!!! Forever loved

Two years already? Time passes quickly, but memories of those we love and miss never fade. I do miss you and think of you often.

Getting ready to do a show in NorCal this weekend ....... Don't know how many shows we all did together over the years ...... I think about the roast we cooked in the room in Austin , the adventures at Epcot Center , even all the times he and I snuck away to mess with out sports cards and pissed off "sis" because he was supposed to be working ...... Miss him everyday ......

2 years ago today, my Sweet Willie kissed me goodbye (twice!) and left for a destiny that has changed all of our lives forever. Those kisses I will hold with me forever as they seem like yesterday. Keep remembering the happy times as that is what keeps us going.

30 years ago today, in Spring, Texas, I married my forever soul mate. While I miss so much his physical presence, I know his memories will stay with me forever. My love and special thanks to all of my friends who continue to honor Bill for the wonderful person he is and will always be remembered for.

Thanksgiving Day 2014 - When someone as special as Bill leaves your life, it is hard to understand what there is to be thankful for left in your life. I am thankful for the privilege to have spent 29 years of my life with one of the most incredible, smart, fun loving and caring persons I have ever known and I am especially thankful that it was me he chose to spend those 29 years with. I am thankful for the memories we have shared together. And, I am thankful for the wonderful legacy Bill left behind for others to benefit from.

Miss and Love ya "Dad" ....... you were truely one of a kind !

It is the custom in our church to place Easter Lillies around the altar in honor or memory of loved ones. A lilly was placed this year in memory of my dear friend, Bill.

Hey "Sis" , so very heartbroken and saddened to hear about "Dad" ..... I often think of some of our "adventures" over the years , whether it was swealtering in the heat at the Stillwater federation show or you and I picking up a fairly intoxicated "Dad" at the Orlando Airport , or even where he got his "nickname" that I called him by from that day forward in Oklahoma City , I loved him like he was my Dad , and you guys have been and will always be family to me. I love you all , and if I can do anything , just drop me a line .

i did not know Bill, but truly know your pain.
You will be in my thoughts an prayers.

Jaye,
Our deepest condolences to you. Eric and I just found out. We were very fond of Bill and enjoyed working some of the same shows. May you find strength and comfort in your memories. 
Eric and Christine Meier (Broken Back Minerals)

Today, February 15, is our 29th Wedding Anniversary. I remember how you used to buy these oh so expensive Filet Mignons and cook dinner on our anniversary. And, the beautiful roses you always bought for me the day before. I miss you so much and today is especially hard.

"A friend is one to whom one can pour out all the contents of one's heart, chaff and grain together, knowing that the gentlest of hands will take and sift it, keeping what is worth keeping, and, with the breath of kindness, blow the rest away." Arab Proverb

I remember Bill as an enthusiastic volunteer at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show. He and Jaye were two of the few volunteers who requested to work in the Arena. I will miss Bill's off beat sense of humor.

Karen and I both wish we had gotten to know him better. Vaya con Dios, Bill

John Cesar

Your candle burned at both ends. It did not last the night.
But oh my Bill it cast a lovely light!

So many years, so many adventures, so many flats of minerals and treasures we experierenced. I will miss your smile, your various styles of facial hair ( so fun and unique), your sense of wonder and lust for life.
You were never one to bring us down, but lifted us up with your passion. There was always something fun going on when we were with you. 
We will see you on the other side. Save us a dig or two to explore with you. Love Bart and Teri

Dammit Bill we miss you!!!!!!

yer old pals Pamela and Larry Castle

To the memory of a wonderful man who shared his life with us only too briefly. I remember your contageous smile and the way your eyes echoed that smile. I was amazed by your endless knowledge of the mineral world, and your eagerness to share that knowledge with us who knew so little in comparison. God must have needed a curator for all the jewels of heaven to take you so soon.