William J Elliott

Dera Bill, You will be very missed. I will miss your soul searching and provocative thoughts and questions. I will miss our bonding over growing up in 1960s "Chi" town. Laughing about black and white TV and watching local children's TV shows before and after school. Gives me hope that my grandkids will be alright in spite of too much video gaming, as we turned out OK. I will miss our talks about growing up Catholic and going to Catholic schools, do patent leather shoes really reflect up? And our bonding over losing a parent at an early age, sadly in your childhood both parents. My faith helps sooth the pain my friend, as I believe we will meet again. suep

Bill was a uniquely deep soul. He would turn an everyday conversation into a meaningful exploration. He had an inborn knack for being present with people, and helped many through his work in the mental health field. Along with his constant searching was a childlike humor; the juxtaposition of the two formed a wondrous dichotomy that both pleased and baffled those around him - rather like a walking ko’an. You will be deeply missed!

Elizabeth, So sorry for your loss and it was so nice to speak with you on Friday morning. I had just scene Bill on September 21st when he brought me his tax information and as I told you, we visited for quite a while and played with Annie in the yard. He was such a unique and wonderful soul and he will be greatly missed by many people. Tina Mandeville Precise Accounting

Bill saved my life, I will never forget the love and kindness he showed me when I needed it most. I'll never forget the look on your face when you let me borrow your book and I had already bought all three online by the time I left. A truly extraordinary person. Thank you Bill.

Years ago I read one of Bills books "Tying Rocks to Clouds" we later met in Maui and became friends and kept in contact throughout the years... followed his own path... his presence will be missed. God speed my friend...