Birth date: Jul 2, 1932 Death date: Feb 20, 2009
“Bill” passed away early in the morning on Friday, February 20, 2009, at North Ottawa Community Hospital, following a long illness. He was surrounded by the family he so loved and cherished, and his last words to them were quietly Read Obituary
Hey dad, it's been over a week now that you,ve left us. They tell me that it's gonna get easier as the time goes on. I'm having trouble believing that right now. I miss you so much!!! I love you Dad. You were an awesome Dad! We'll take good care of mom for you. I can't wait to see you again soon. What a day that will be!! I will think of you constantly. Love forever, Ben##imported-begin##Ben Stone##imported-end##
Grandpa...I still can't believe you are gone, this still seems like a dream that I am going to wake up from. I did not realize how much you loved us until it was too late...I appreciate your love and am so thankful for you, I only wish I would have seen this earlier. I wish I could hug you one last time and hear you tell me "there is somethin special about that little guy". I love you all the way up to Jesus and God, and always will. I can't wait to see you in Heaven and will think about you every day. Love you... old buddy, old pal, old friend.##imported-begin##Manda Marie##imported-end##
Dad:
I will miss you Forever. I will miss never again seeing your truck in our yard when I pull in. I will miss you firmly grabbing the back of my neck and squeezing just hard enough for me to hunch my shoulders. I will miss your smile. Oddly enough, that is the constant picture of you I have in my mind. I will miss your advice on so many things, even though I did not always value it at the time. Stupid me. I will miss you at the cabin - you started talking about hunting almost as soon as it was over...every year. I miss you at your house - mom is there, and she is missing you too. I will miss you every single day for the rest of my life. I see you standing there...waiting for us all -smiling. We will be there soon. I miss you, I miss you, I miss you.
Love,
Billy Jr.##imported-begin##William Francis Lincoln Stone Jr.##imported-end##
The family of Bill Stone has our deepest sympathy. I haven't seen Bill for a few years, but he always had a friendly handshake and a smile when we met. Take comfort in the knowledge that he is now in a better place, where pain and suffering are all gone.##imported-begin##Dick and Phyllis Sikkenga##imported-end##
On behalf of the community at Sanctuary at the Shore (formerly Shore Haven), please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of Bill. We will always remember his grace and humor and his faithfulness in visiting his mother (with a fresh cup of coffee)while she lived with us.
May you know the peace of God that surpasses all understanding through Jesus Christ.##imported-begin##Rev. Kathy Colliver, Chaplain##imported-end##
I will miss Bill and his friendly face. He always had something funny to say and seemed to bring smiles to those all around him!##imported-begin##Jennifer Cordle##imported-end##
Aunt Sue & family, We are very sorry to hear about the loss of Uncle Bill. We have so many great memories of him in which we will remember forever. Uncle Bill was a caring, kind-hearted and most of all, funny man! He always got the family chuckling. He made a great auctioneer at our family reunions too! We will miss him dearly, but think how lucky God is to have him now. We love you! Love, The Beishuizen family##imported-begin##Ryan, Tara, Carson & Ava Beishuizen##imported-end##
Sue and family
I was sorry to hear about Bill. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I have so many memories of Bill when you and I were selling baskets. Remember the bus trips to Ohio? He would be the only husband on the bus with all of the "ladies", and he loved it. He was so proud of you and his family, and he will be missed. Jill Roberts##imported-begin##Jill Voshel Roberts##imported-end##
we at tripp auction feel like we lost one of our family. your husband and dad we will all miss. we could aways tell him a joke and he laugh funny or not all of you have lost a great friend husband and father
he loved his family more then life itself
we are so very sorry for your lost of a great man
nathaniel jerry vicky kylie tripp##imported-begin##tripp family auction##imported-end##
Sue and family,
Iam so sorry to hear about Bill. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I remember Bill and his great personality when we were selling baskets many years ago. Remember the bus trips to Ohio? He would be the only guy on the bus with all the "ladies", and he loved it! He was so proud of his family and he will be missed. Jill Roberts##imported-begin##Jill Voshel Roberts##imported-end##
