William E. Hamilton

I met Bill, when I was working in the Computer Science Department of GM, he was a true gentleman. He will be missed.

I am really sorry to hear this. I never met Bill in person but we've been internet friends since 1989 from the original talk.origins newsgroup. After that I started a mailing list called CML (Christian Mailing List) and got to know Bill along with a handful of others really well. Very few of us ever met each other and I'm sorry I never had a chance to meet Bill in person. Bill was always talking about Brett and Derek and

I am really sorry to hear this. I never met Bill in person but we've been internet friends since 1989 from the original talk.origins newsgroup. After that I started a mailing list called CML (Christian Mailing List) and got to know Bill along with a handful of others really well. Very few of us ever met each other and I'm sorry I never had a chance to meet Bill in person. Bill was always talking about Brett and Derek and was proud of both.

Bill's internet and email signature often contained Romans 8:31b: "If God is for us, who can be against us" and that will stay with me forever.

Jim Loucks

I had the pleasure of meeting Bill & Linda here at our dental office. They both quickly became part of our "dental family". I always loved seeing Bill's smiling face, even thought the dentist office isn't anyones favorite place to be. I will miss seeing him for his 6 month check-ups. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Cindy Skaggs

Dear Aunt Linda, Brett, & Derek...

I spent a lot of time with your family way back when you were a young family living in Hamburg, NY. Unfortunately the events that followed created distance between us (our moving to Iran, your moving to Michigan, and more). We sure did miss out on a lot. My earliest memories of Bill was the awesome vegetable garden he planted in the back yard. I remember helping him pick all those wonderful fruits of his

Dear Aunt Linda, Brett, & Derek...

I spent a lot of time with your family way back when you were a young family living in Hamburg, NY. Unfortunately the events that followed created distance between us (our moving to Iran, your moving to Michigan, and more). We sure did miss out on a lot. My earliest memories of Bill was the awesome vegetable garden he planted in the back yard. I remember helping him pick all those wonderful fruits of his labor. He sure did enjoy gardening. And the food that you served at your dinner table was so fresh and flavorful! I also remember that Uncle Bill was an avid reader. When he would come to our house for family gatherings, he could not resist picking up the Popular Science magazine-or whatever we had out on the coffee table-and reading articles. My husband, Alan, is also an avid reader and has much in common with Uncle Bill (PhD, electrical engineer, member of IEEE, and more) and we lovingly call him "Uncle Bill". I am truly sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Your family has been an inspiration to me. You have been an example of Christ's true love and endurance throughout this journey. I enjoyed every conversation I got to have with Bill in the short time I knew him. And the way he could look and listen so deeply was very special. I am filled with smiles when I think of him at peace in Heaven forever!

Linda, Brett, & Kristin,

It has been a privilege and joy to know Bill and his family. We will miss him.

Ray & Emily Tong

Dear Bill: The time we spent together in the last year of your life will forever remain precious and enriching to my soul. Your dignity, your intelligence and your will to live, remember I called you a" tough guy," combined with the deep friendship we developed over those many hours of interrelating, just the two of us, are an invaluable treasure. We shared deep feelings of life and death, leaving family and entering the Kingdom of God. We compared notes

Dear Bill: The time we spent together in the last year of your life will forever remain precious and enriching to my soul. Your dignity, your intelligence and your will to live, remember I called you a" tough guy," combined with the deep friendship we developed over those many hours of interrelating, just the two of us, are an invaluable treasure. We shared deep feelings of life and death, leaving family and entering the Kingdom of God. We compared notes on our many life experiences and our unfulfilled dreams.

You were always a quiet dignified, learned man who I always liked, but never knew. Now that I am blessed with knowing you better, I know that you earned every ounce of your relationship with your God and with your family. You served as an example of the fulfillment and wisdom inherent in a true Believer and provided an opportunity to be a part of your family at a special, privileged time.
Thank you my dear friend. My life is forever enriched. In His Name - Howard

Dear Bill,
The memories I have of you are of a man who loved God and who exemplified this through his daily living. Your contributions to the creation and ministry of Faith Church in Michigan, as both a servant and elder, are examples of this. But more importantly to me, the qualities you displayed in your personal relaationships, of humility, integrity, kindness and courage, stand out as the best examples of your Christ-like nature. You have left behind a legacy of

Dear Bill,
The memories I have of you are of a man who loved God and who exemplified this through his daily living. Your contributions to the creation and ministry of Faith Church in Michigan, as both a servant and elder, are examples of this. But more importantly to me, the qualities you displayed in your personal relaationships, of humility, integrity, kindness and courage, stand out as the best examples of your Christ-like nature. You have left behind a legacy of two boys (men now) who no father could be more proud of. I'm sure they will miss your counsel and love; but you have guided them well, and they are now both able to stand on their own, and are fine examples of good Christian men. The memories of the fun trips we took together, skiing at Happy Valley in Buffalo and to the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, are special memories of you and your family that I will cherish forever. My family, Barb, Melanie and Sarah all cherish their memories with you as well. They especially cherish the many fun times our families had playing games together.

I am sorry that we were never able to reconnect after our families both left Michigan, but I look forward to seeing you again in our heavenly home (save me a place at the table, and put in a good word for me if you get the chance). I have often reflected on the last verse of the 23rd Psalm that says "...and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." ...well, you're back home now, and you'll be missed here on earth, but we'll see you again.

Don Stuchell and Family, Barb, Melanie and Sarah

Bill had the most engaging eyes and smile.
Always with a hello and that quiet smile.
Our prayers for y'all is joy and
peace that passes all understanding.
Our hearts are sad but
rejoicing in Bill's home comming with the Father!
Love to you Linda, Brett and Derek

Linda, Brett and Derek,

While reading the paper today, I was shocked to read of Bill's passing.
Having lost Nancy almost 5 years ago, I can certainly relate to what you must be feeling at this time , but rest assured your memories and God's love will keep you strong.
My thoughts and prayers are with you!!

God Bless you and yours,
Tom McGowen