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“I just learned today of Bill's home-going. I will never forget his and May Maries kindness to Laura and I. Bill was instrumental in my going to...Read More »
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1 of 13 | Posted by: Pastor Mark Hensley - Green River, WY
“Saying goodbye is the hardest thing we must do, but I know that I will see you again in the sweet by and by. We love you thank you for being such a...Read More »
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2 of 13 | Posted by: Steven Hicks - Cheraw, CO
“You are in our hearts and prayers today as you say your final goodbyes to Br. Bill. We love you and are grateful for how the two of you answered the...Read More »
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3 of 13 | Posted by: Clyde & Shirley Thompson - TX
“Dear Denny and Linda, Please know we are thinking of you. We are keeping you in our prayers. Sincerely, Bret and Teresa McCormick
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4 of 13 | Posted by: Bret and Teresa McCormick - CO
“We will miss Bill very much. Enjoyed his Sunday school class, and we enjoyed visiting at pot lucks with him.
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5 of 13 | Posted by: Dean & Sandy Bach - Loveland, CO
“So sorry to hear of your loss. He was a very special person and you were great neighbors in Navajo. may God give you peace.
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6 of 13 | Posted by: Myrna Burns - Haysville, KS
“Dear May Marie & Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of great loss. Bill was a great man of God and will be missed.
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7 of 13 | Posted by: Lois Northup - Walsenburg,, CO
“Monica, I'm so glad I was able to meet your dad all those years ago. Please accept my prayers and condolences for you and your family at this time...Read More »
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8 of 13 | Posted by: Betty Sain - Lyles, TN
“May Marie, We have so many good and fun memories of Bill. He could make folks laugh so easily, and was a great guy. The solid bond between you two...Read More »
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9 of 13 | Posted by: Bud and Bev Barr - Loveland, CO
“So sorry to hear about Bill's passing and pray that God will comfort each of you with peace and wonderful memories. He was a special friend to us...Read More »
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10 of 13 | Posted by: Les & Darla Dobbins - Cumming, GA
“Dear Ones, Bill was such a dear friend & a fun person to be around. We know how much you will miss him but like you said he is much happier place &...Read More »
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11 of 13 | Posted by: James & Marjorie Morrow - TX
“Pastor Bill was such a gracious gentleman & his bright smile was such a blessing. May Marie & family, my deepest sympathy to all of you in your grief...Read More »
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12 of 13 | Posted by: Mary Grasmick - Fort Walton Beach, FL
“Please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss. To Cheryl and Mike, if you need anything once you return home, please don't hesitate to ask. We...Read More »
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13 of 13 | Posted by: Craig & Donna Mayeux - MO
Pastor William Irwin of Loveland died on September 23, 2009 at the Good Samaritan Village in Loveland. He was born on April 29, 1931 in St. Joseph, MO, to William Glenn, Sr. and Zelma (Fry) Irwin. He attended school at the William Jewell College in Missouri, the Hardin Simmons University in Texas and the Southwestern Baptist Seminary in Fort Worth. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War in 1948 – 1952 and was a member of the Baker Bandits Marine Corp. Co. On June 5, 1953, he married May Marie Knapp. He was the Pastor of 8 Southern Baptist Churches in Kansas, Texas, and Colorado, retiring from Mountain View Baptist Church in La Veta, CO. He served as the Director of Missions in Southeastern Colorado from 1978 – 1993. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Larry Dean Irwin. He is survived by his wife, May Marie; daughters, Linda (Dennis) Shafer of Loveland, Cheryl (Michael) Morrow of Warrensburg, MO, Monica Irwin of San Antonio, TX: a son, Richard (Darah) Irwin of St. Simons Island, GA; a brother, Michael (Elizabeth) Irwin of St. Joseph, MO; sisters, Elizabeth (Edwin) Hatten of Dinuba, CA, Mary (Dennis) Knowles of North Port, FL, Shirley (Glen) Snyder of Springfield, MO; sisters-in-law Connie Irwin of Toll House, CA and Marge (Leroy) Shipley of Mountain Home, AR; grandchildren, Jason Irwin, April (Jeff) Cuddeback, Alicia and Andrew Shafer, Brandon and B.J. Morrow; and great-grandchildren, Nolan, Peyton, Sydney, and Halle. Visitation will be held 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 27, 2009, followed by a graveside service at 2 p.m. at Imperial Gardens in Pueblo. Memorial Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 28, 2009 at Orchards Baptist Church in Loveland. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, Good Samaritan Village, or the Orchards Baptist Church in care of Resthaven Funeral Home, 8426 S Hwy 287, Fort Collins, CO 80525.
Visitation
September 27, 2009
12:00 PM
to 2:00 PM
Imperial Gardens
Pueblo, CO
Funeral Service
September 28, 2009
10:00 AM
Orchards Baptist Church
Loveland, CO
Interment
September 27, 2009
2:00 PM
Imperial Gardens
Pueblo, CO
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