William (Bill) John Williams

Dearly loved husband of almost 61 years to Lois, Bill is the loving father of Linda (Randy) Kurtz, Lorianne (Ray Hart), Janice Coelho, (Luis) Peniche and Judith Heer (Kerry). Precious memories are left with his grandchildren; Mark (Beth), Adam (Erin), Jonathan (Lindsay), Tamara (Brandon), Alicia (Cameron), Wesley (Ashley), Curtis (Tash), Kim (Anil), Jordan (Shelley), John (Ali) and great grandchildren; Hailey, Mya, Kyla, Marisela, William, Jackson, Henry, Blair and Milton. Predeceased by his parents, his brother Roy and his sister Ruth, and son-in-law Joe Coelho. Lovingly remembered by Argie. Bill was a dedicated employee of Howden Fan for 48 years and will be lovingly remembered by all whose lives he touched. His sense of humor, helping hands, and loved and dedication to his family will be greatly missed. Cremation has taken place, a celebration of Bill’s life will be held at Highland Baptist Church, 135 Highland Rd. W., Friday, May 18, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. As expressions of sympathy donations to Highland Baptist Church or St. Mary’s Hospital Cardiac Unit are greatly appreciated.

Footprints

One night I dreamed a dream.

As I was walking along the beach with my Lord.

Across the dark sky flashed scenes from my life.

For each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand,

One belonging to me and one to my Lord.

After the last scene of my life flashed before me,

I looked back at the footprints in the sand.

I noticed that at many times along the path of my life,

especially at the very lowest and saddest times,

there was only one set of footprints.

This really troubled me, so I asked the Lord about it.

"Lord, you said once I decided to follow you,

You'd walk with me all the way.

But I noticed that during the saddest and most troublesome times of my life,

there was only one set of footprints.

I don't understand why, when I needed You the most, You would leave me."He whispered, "My precious child, I love you and will never leave you

Never, ever, during your trials and testings.

When you saw only one set of footprints,

It was then that I carried you."