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“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...
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1 of 12 | 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...
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2 of 12 | 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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3 of 12 | 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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4 of 12 | 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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5 of 12 | 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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6 of 12 | 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...
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7 of 12 | 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...
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8 of 12 | 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...
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9 of 12 | 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...
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10 of 12 | 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...
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11 of 12 | Posted by: Mary Grasmick 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....
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12 of 12 | 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.
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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 great Christian. love Steve, Laura, Shaun and Kamryn Hicks; Joshua, Brittany Farmer; Chad, Joanne, Cory, and Cody Geist; Chaz, Jennifer, Raylynne, Lexi Baca; Frank and Joyce Hicks
Posted by: Steven Hicks Cheraw, CO September 28, 2009
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 call to active duty in the Lord's Army. We have many special memories of serving with you in Colorful Colorado.
Posted by: Clyde & Shirley Thompson Amarillo, TX September 27, 2009
Dear Denny and Linda, Please know we are thinking of you. We are keeping you in our prayers. Sincerely, Bret and Teresa McCormick
Posted by: Bret and Teresa McCormick Loveland, CO September 27, 2009
We will miss Bill very much. Enjoyed his Sunday school class, and we enjoyed visiting at pot lucks with him.
Posted by: Dean & Sandy Bach Loveland, CO September 27, 2009
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.
Posted by: Myrna Burns Haysville, KS September 26, 2009
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.
Posted by: Lois Northup Walsenburg,, CO September 26, 2009
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. Sincerely, Betty
Posted by: Betty Sain Lyles, TN September 26, 2009
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 was very evident, in your life and your Christian work together. We are richer for having been a friend of Bill. Bless you.....Love, Bud and Bev
Posted by: Bud and Bev Barr Loveland, CO September 26, 2009
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 and we were privileged to work with he & May Marie in Pueblo. God Bless You! Darla & Les Dobbins
Posted by: Les & Darla Dobbins Cumming, GA September 26, 2009
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 & in no pain now. You all are in our prayers & thoughts constantly. We love you deeply & pray God will be your companion in the days ahead. Much Love, James & Marjorie
Posted by: James & Marjorie Morrow Kerrville, TX September 26, 2009
