I first met Bill when I worked for the library in the early 2000s. When I came back to the library a decade later, he was one of the first patrons to welcome me back. He always remembered my name, and I was happy to say hello to him each time he was in. He was such a dedicated library patron, it saddens me greatly that he passed during the COVID closure. I know fellow staff and patrons will miss him.

Running into Bill around town always made my day. I met him nearly 40 years ago at Jim Mulac's bookstore and have enjoyed conversations with him ever since. He was such an intelligent, friendly, thoughtful, and kind guy. He'd always ask about my kids and husband and remember something I'd told him about them months before. Our conversations covered a wide range of subjects and I always learned something new from Bill. He will be greatly missed.

Linzee McCray