William D. Nelson

My brother by a different Mother, a best friend, someone to listen to his thoughts about His Bevie who is reunited with Bill in Heaven something he has dreamed, and wished fort during these long painful depressing months. So Rookie you are "free" at last to see your parents who spoiled you especially your mother who looked like Loretta Young. His dad, who along with his who baked delicious Norway cookies at Christmas he shared with me. Bills dad would play ball every day with him and Bill starred in baseball till his retirement.. Bill fell in love with Bev at first sight and with Bev came his new Family of sisters and brothers and nephews and nieces that he loved and adored .... Bills dad and his 4 brothers were in WW II starting Normandy ending with the Battle of the Bulge and into Germany. So Rookie dear I gave you a red candle because your GREATEST HOLIDAY was VALENTINE 's day as it was also when the YOU ENTERE#D THE WORLD and from that minute on you made us all laugh at your adventures with Bev and others. I will miss our conversations and fighting over who had more pain...he did. Like the candle we share YOU LITE UP THE WORLD FOR US MY FRIEND" LOVE YOUR BUDDY KELLY

A very dear friend and customer to my workplace of Doug’s Inn. I can still hear his voice and hear his jokes and laughter, especially his very warm smile. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends and may he rest in peace. You will be missed dear friend”Rookie”

I can hear the angels cracking up in laughter already, Rookie. Thanks for bringing so much happiness, humor and talent to our team and our lives. You are one of a kind, Mr. Softball. Please say hello to Little Dove for all of us.

RIP Rookie!! "The Groveland Connection..."

I knew Bill from the VFW; greeted all, loved to talk sports. RIP, Bill. Jo Failing