Billie, Oh what wonderful memories I have of vacations with you and your wonderful parents when we were kids.  Going to Grand Lake with the little "woody" boat and how our dads wouldn't shave the whole vacation and fished and fished without ever catching much!  Bill and Daddy were so patient teaching us to water ski and all the card games we played.  Bill and my dad grew up together and remained life long friends.  There are years of stored up times in my mind of Bill and Joanne and the fun we have had over the years. All the many get togethers. Remember when the folks all took dancing lessons and we would all practice the steps together?  Blessings Billie, to you and all of your family.  You have had more than your share of tears this year.  I wish I was there to give you a big hug in person.  Please know how much I care and that my heart is with you right now.  Take care of yourself.  You are my "sister in Christ" dear friend.  Love to you from us all.
Shirley & Mike Dirck & Gene Gladfelter