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.
Posted by Bruce Bowers (Member # 892) on :
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.
Posted by FranCisco Vargas (Member # 145) on :
Ahh Jane and Bill, so sorry to hear that, my condolences to him and the family...
Posted by Raymond Chapman (Member # 361) on :
Sad but still a life lived to the full it sounds like. May you and the rest of the family find peace in great memories.
Posted by Jay Allen (Member # 195) on :
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.
Posted by Brent Logan (Member # 6587) on :
Sorry for your loss Bill & Jane. Our thoughts are with you.
Posted by Dale Manor (Member # 4858) on :
Sorry for your loss....our hearts and prayers go out to you all.
Hugs,
Dale and Brenda
Posted by Doug Haffner (Member # 12445) on :
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.
Posted by Dan Sawatzky (Member # 88) on :
Remember and celebrate the good times. We are thinking of you in Yarrow.
-grampa dan
Posted by Todd Gill (Member # 2569) on :
It's never easy losing a loved one. Prayers for comfort from Michigan.
Posted by Jeff Spradling (Member # 1615) on :
Please accept our deepest condolences as well. We remember him from one of the meets…Cool guy.
We are celebrating my grandmother’s 90th Birthday tomorrow. We’ll be thinking about you guys.
Jeff & family
Posted by Donna in BC (Member # 130) on :
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. Posted by Kent Moss (Member # 4295) on :
Sorry for your familys loss.Dads & grand dads are so special. May he rest in peace.
Kent Moss Paint On... Sweet Charleston
Posted by Sal Cabrera (Member # 1236) on :
sorry for you loss Bill, accept our deepest condolence.
Posted by Glenn Taylor (Member # 162) on :
My heart and prayers go out to you.
Posted by Catharine C. Kennedy (Member # 4459) on :
a celebration of a great man for sure- condolences on his passing, though
Posted by PatRaap (Member # 4290) on :
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Posted by Barb. Shortreed (Member # 1730) on :
Please accept our condolences.
I know how tough it is to lose a parent no matter how old they are. Sounds like you will have lots of wonderful memories of him to hold on to.
Posted by Mike Faig (Member # 6104) on :
Your family is in our thoughts.
Posted by Bernie Lohmeyer (Member # 2076) on :
Sorry for your loss,Me and Velma are thinking of you
Posted by Deb Fowler (Member # 1039) on :
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
Posted by Sam Staffan (Member # 4552) on :
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
Posted by Tom & Kathy Durham (Member # 776) on :
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.
Posted by Doug Allan (Member # 2247) on :
prayers and condolences from me to all of you & your family.
Posted by Duncan Wilkie (Member # 132) on :
His legacy is carried by his son and grandson's. Hold your head high boys he lives on in you.
Posted by Dave Sherby (Member # 698) on :
My deepest condolences. At the same time I'd like to thank him for bring us Bill. Nice legacy for William.
Posted by Bob Peach (Member # 2620) on :
Sorry for your loss, you and your family are in our thoughts & prayers. Bob & Marcia
Posted by Bob Sauls (Member # 11321) on :
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.
Posted by Steve Luck (Member # 5292) on :
Bill and Jane,
So sorry to hear the news. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family.
Sign-cerely, Steve
Posted by Judy Pate (Member # 237) on :
Condolences to you,Bill, and all the family. Praying for your comfort and peace during this time.
Posted by Deri Russell (Member # 119) on :
Oh dear. So sorry for the loss to your family. Remember him well. Take care.
Posted by Don Hulsey (Member # 128) on :
I was only allowed to meet him twice, but in those brief moments I did get a glimpse of what a great guy he was.
The family will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Posted by KARYN BUSH (Member # 1948) on :
so sorry for your loss...energy never dies....
Posted by Bill Masters (Member # 851) on :
Bill Jane and family sorry for your loss. Janice & Bill Masters
Posted by David Harding (Member # 108) on :
I don't know if I met him in Pontiac. If the acorn didn't fall far from the tree, he was an incredible man. My condolences for your loss.
Posted by Jean Shimp (Member # 198) on :
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.
Posted by Kelly Thorson (Member # 2958) on :
Sounds like he led a life well lived. My condolences on your loss.
Posted by Bob Kaschak (Member # 3146) on :
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Peace, Bob
Posted by Bill Diaz (Member # 2549) on :
Thank you all for the kind words! Dad was a classic and he was a positive force. The world needs more like him.
Again, thanks!
Posted by Victor Drapal (Member # 17128) on :
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
Posted by Neil D. Butler (Member # 661) on :
So sorry for your loss, please accept my deepest condolences
Posted by Jane Diaz (Member # 595) on :
...for those who asked.... William Lopez Diaz, 89, of Pontiac, died at 2:08 a.m. Saturday, July 16, 2011, at ASTA Care Center, Pontiac. Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home, Pontiac, has charge of arrangements. The service is on what would have been his 90th birthday, Saturday the 23rd, at 11:00 at First United Methodist Church with visitation beforehand at 9:30.
Posted by Bobbie Rochow (Member # 3341) on :
I have not been on here for a while, haven't seen this til now...Jane & Bill, I am so very sorry for you losing him! I don't know what to say, but so glad for all the time you had with him. He lived a good long life!
Posted by Kelly Hall (Member # 2153) on :
Jane & Bill, my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Posted by bill riedel (Member # 607) on :
How fortunate to have had such a special father, father in law and grandfather. Also to have had him for 90 years. Too many have lost their loved ones much too soon. Now you have many good memories to see you through the hard times. Bill
Posted by Nikki Goral (Member # 7844) on :
Rejoice in the memories and special places you shared. I always think of my grandpa, similarly to how Donna thinks of her mom; the DQ Dilly Bars, lime Kool Aid, riding our bikes, swimming in the pool, Pepsi in bottles, collecting cans, drinking from the Cup at Mass (grandpa let me sneak the wine at mass, even though I wasn't thru first communion!) He will always be with you in spirit. Sincere condolences.
Posted by Jane Diaz (Member # 595) on :
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