To the end, Bill enjoyed watching sunrises from his bed and deer grazing from his windows.
He is survived by his wife, Jan Obear, his stepson Patrick W. McGraw, of St. Louis, Missouri, and stepdaughter Kathleen M. McGraw of Seattle, Washington, his son William F. Obear III of Whately, Massachusetts, and daughter Kathryn Dubuque of St. Louis, Missouri, several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Bill relished his Peoria home with its river views, helping to plan and build a second floor to accommodate his family. He enjoyed spending time with contractors, making decisions and “staying on top of things.” A determined gardener, Bill spent thousands of hours wheelbarrowing topsoil in an attempt to outsmart the moles and voles and chipmunks that tried to disrupt his paradise. Professionally, his office was his home, car, and laptop with computer access expanding his sales territory widely.
In accordance with Bill’s wishes, cremation rights have been accorded. A celebration of life will be held at a later date to honor his long and cherished life. Words of sympathy may be shared at Woolsey-Wilton.com.
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