In the last 20+ years I only got to see Bill a few times, but we kept in touch through phone calls and funny Birthday cards which I used to remind him that he was much older than me - by 6 months! We became friends in high school and he soon became the brother I never had. We were there for each others marriage and divorces. I was there for Billy and Tami's birth and they were my Godchildren. I took Billy to Disneyland about 2 years before his passing. We bought our first homes just around the corner from each other and we lived in Boise close to each other for a short time. My kids still remember "Uncle Bill". I was so happy when he told me he had found Carol, again, and they were getting married. They came to visit us once in Montana, and we got to visit them in Cameron Park. We also got to visit during our 50th Class Reunion. I truly loved "my best friend brother". I am sorry I cannot be there for the service, but I will be thinking of you, Carol, Tami, Heather & Richie, and send lots of love and hugs your way. Peggy Meskimen