Bill was my daughters lung recipient in 2014. I was fortunate enough to meet him and formed a bond I will cherish forever.  Miss you so much. 🥰

I’m sorry to learn of Bill’s passing.  I had the privilege of working for him for 5 years at Avantek.  He was a great mentor and friend with amazing insights and a great sense of humor.  We only talked occasionally after he moved to Southern California, but when we spoke he was always the same, with an interesting  and funny perspective about things.  He will be missed by all who had the privilege to know him.  

I never had the privilege of meeting Bill, but heard about him with fond words from Kellye Pummel. My son also received an organ donation from Kellye’s daughter’s gift. Our sympathies to the family of Bill.  

I met Bill in February 2002 when we played the Buick Open Pro-Am at Torrey Pines together. That picture hangs in my office today. He was one of the best guys I'd ever met and we became fast friends, and began a business relationship also about 5 years later. He made all our lives brighter by his presence and by being in them. I love our talks, and laughter, and his smile and wisdom.  When another friend had a double lung transplant, Bill was the first one to reach out to support and mentor him. My heart hurts as Bill takes his light into another room, and I'm so very grateful for having him been in my life. 

I I wanted to say that Bill was a lucky man to have an extension of his life through organ transplant. Thank you to the donor family for donating. The best thing you can give someone. RIP Bill

Condolences to both families 

We are so sorry for your loss. What joy in Heaven there must be when two loving families meet! I pray that joy brings you both peace. Prayers, love and hugs for you all ❤

I met Bill on a trip with Kellye in California.  We met for dinner and we laughed, and talked.  He told us about all the good things that were happening in his life and shared how thankful he was to have those moments and times.   I only met him one time but I knew, he was a wonderful man who shared so much with others.   The meeting was special.    

He will be missed and never forgotten.  

   

I am sorry for your loss. I never  met you but knew you through Kelly and Roo. Sending prayers to your family at this time. 

i knew bill thru kelleye pummil wilton whose daughter roo donated a lung to him. the many meetings that kellye shared of meetings with bill in san diego and at fly ball with ozzy were very loving memories . rest in peace bill.

I met Bill at a flyball tournament. He was introduced by Kelly as an organ recipient from her daughter. It was heartwarming to see the gift of life passed on. There was a sense of gratefulness that showed. It was nice to see Bill many times after that.

I did not know Bill, I heard of him through Kellye. I know she was excited knowing he received  Roo's lung and he got to enjoy his life a little longer. My prayers for his family. 

My deepest condolences to the Family .... I know that the loss hurts and pray for comfort over all of you ... a bit of Roo lived in thru him and that was a blessing for both families .. I imagine Roo welcoming him home .. may he Rest In Peace and the Family and Kelly find comfort during this difficult time 

I did not know Bill, I knew of him through Kellye. I know she was over the top happy knowing he received her daughter Roo's lung and got to enjoy his life a little bit longer. My prayers for his family.......

I was not fortunate enough to meet Bill in person.  But, I feel like I know him. My best friend, Kellye Pummill,  spoke of him often. Her daughter, Marissa "Roo" Pummill, gave him her lung in 2014. He was a wonderful man who did Marissa and Kellye proud by honoring Marissa's gift of life.  I am just heartbroken over his passing. May he rest in peace. I am sending my heartfelt condolences to his family and all who were blessed to know this lovely man.

Although I did not know Bill personally, I loved knowing him through Kellye, his lung donor’s mother.  My daughter was also a donor and  although I have not met any of the recipients, I am Facebook friends with her lung recipient.  I know how much that means to me, therefore, how much it meant to Kellye to get to meet him.  I want to express my deepest sympathy to his family and friends.  💔  

I never met Bill but did know his lung donor and her family. Kellye was so happy to be able to get to know him.  May he rest in peace.

I want to say how sorry I am to Bill’s family and friends. I’m the twin sister of Kellye (mother of his lung donor) I had the pleasure of meeting him for brunch a few years back. He had such a great spirit, and was happy and feeling good! I’m thankful for the time I spent with him.

I met Bill about 4 and a 1/2 years ago.  My daughter (Roo)  was an organ donor and Bill received her lung.  He was one of the very 1st recipients that I heard from after my daughter passed away.  
 We chatted back-and-forth for months and then finally decided to meet.  Roo's dog,  Ozzy and I headed to California to meet this amazing man.   We both admitted later that we thought it was going to be a little awkward,  but it wasn't and we built an amazing friendship.  He came to visit Ozzy at a flyball tournament and many of my friends were overjoyed to meet him also. My twin sister came from Arkansas and we headed to California so she could meet him too. Thankfully Roo's dad and my oldest daughter was  fortunate enough to meet this wonderful man too.  I love you Bill, thank you for  your short, but amazing friendship. 
So sorry to the Berridge family. He will be forever remembered 💙💚💙💚💙💚
Love,  Kellye and Ozzy 

I met Bill in high school.  He was a runner and I watched him compete in Cross Country.  We were casual friends.  I was in Student Body Government and he was too.  Always smiling and teasing.  In later years, after meeting at a reunion, we became friends and kept in touch regularly through e-mail.  We attended one reunion where we sat at a table that included Susie Abrams, ex-wife of Eddie.  The next day, when several of us went golfing, he mentioned that he would love to date Susie but she lived in Reno.  The other members of our golfing group told Bill that shouldn't stop him and so it didn't and they ended up dating and getting married.  I think they called him the "Frequent Flyer." I had moved up to the Seattle area in 2003 but came down to CA regularly to see friends and family members so I kept in touch with Bill and Susie.  She was going back and forth due to commitments and family in Reno and Bill was sticking around So. Cal.  I saw Bill regularly either at reunions, just visiting his home or getting together for a meal whenever I visited.  Susie and Bill visited me a couple of times in WA as well.  What a funny guy.  He had an inherent kindness to him that he pretended wasn't there and was always joking around.  One big joke was that he wanted me to send money to an Organization near me that benefited rescued dogs.  He got involved in the group through his ex-secretary who had moved up to Woodinville, WA years before.  Every year he sent me a reminder to send money or attend the event for the dogs.  When we recently changed the clocks (October?) he sent me a funny cartoon about it.  I will never delete his recent e-mails as they make me smile at his wry humor.  It was easy to love him and I will miss him very much.

Bill and I were good friends and class officers together at Grover Cleveland High School. He was popular, smart, funny and kind.  He touched the hearts of all who knew him.  A special memory is cheering him on at track meets where he shined as a star athlete.  We remained in touch after high school and enjoyed planning several of our HS class reunions. There are few words to convey my sadness over the loss of my special friend. 

I didn't know Bill personally in high school, but was aware of how much he was liked and admired.
Years later I got to know him at high school reunions, and could see why he'd been so popular... he had a quick wit, was kind and charming.
He had many challenges in later years, and always faced them with dignity and strength.
RIP Bill, you were one of the really good guys.

OBITUARIO

William Walter Berridge

17 mayo, 1945 – 29 diciembre, 2019

El Camino Memorial - Encinitas

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