Farewell, Uncle Bill

Haven’t posted for a while; too much time on Facebook, etc. Also very busy with various things, including arranging readings for the Heckart plays. Plus a lot of other things as well. We also had the sadness of the recent death of uncle Bill Woods in the family hometown of Front Royal, Virginia. Ann and I drove down for the funeral on March 30th (and back on the same day, but that’s another story). Bill had been in poor health the last few weeks; he moved several years ago to Southerlands, the retirement home/assisted living community where mother was for her final years in Front Royal before we brought her here to Columbus; they provide excellent care there. And Bill was 92, so he had a full, good life. The funeral was good, and it was good to see various family members and old family friends – including Uncle Bob, Bill’s twin, and his good wife, Pauline, who we hadn’t seen for several years. Also reconnected with cousins Thelma and Les, daughter and son of Uncle Neill. Brother Gary was able to be there as well, so it was a good time, even if sad. Rest in Peace, Uncle Bill.