Sharing brunch with a dozen classmates was not the ideal way to catch up on this past year, but we got in a few digs and laughs that enriched my life, and that was what Bill did best with students, colleagues and old friends. I graduated to that last status during our email years together, even though many miles separated us. I look forward to seeing you when next you come this way.

Dear Peggy,
You both enriched the lives of thousands. I know your memories of six decades together will keep you charged for years to come. Bill was always on the frontier, his favorite place. We shared that dream. Much love,

I did not know Professor Smurr well, but I admired him very much for his many contributions to academia. He was far ahead of his time to recognize the importance of comparative world civilizations as the most cohesive interpretation of human history. After retirement he continued to participate in the Department of History at CSU Stanislaus and attended many of our events to acknowledge the successes of our students and faculty alike. A life well lived and he will be missed. To his wife Peggy and his family I send my deepest condolences.

My Dearest Peggy and family,
I am so very sorry for the lose of Bil. He raised an amazing family and will dearly be missed. Still in our hearts and not forgotten. I'm honored to have know him and his family and I will cherish all my uplifting chats I had with him..He was a delight to talk too... Have you Peggy and family in my fullest prayers and my heart.
 xoxo Maudie

I greatly valued Bill's friendship and learning during our 20 years as colleagues and well beyond that into retirement.  A pity he is no longer with us.
--Britten Dean

I always enjoyed my encounters and talks with Bill when our paths crossed at CSU Stanislaus.  He was a real scholar and his students thought him a very fine teacher.  My sympathy to you, Peggy, and to all in the family. Very sincerely,

Peggy, I'm so sorry to hear that Bill has passed. Big hugs to you and your family.

He was the best mentor and uncle a person could have.

Bill was a learned and valued colleague. His knowledge and wit had few equals. Our sympathy to the family and all his friends.

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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