Bill was diagnosed with PD 15 years ago. He had bilateral deep brain stimulation. The last 4 years of his life he was diagnosed with Parkinsons dementia. Bill never complained and was upbeat always. PD didn't define him. Bill served 30 plus years in the military. Bill retired from the Army as A major in aviation. Bill was exposed to agent Orange in Vietnam which may have caused the PD,
Bill was a father to Chris(age 50) and Mike(age 43). He was grandfather to 5 kids who all refrred to Bill as "Pop". Being Pop was the greatest love of his life.
Bill died on July 29,2018 at age 78 years suddenly after choking while having lunch at a restaurant. He will be greatly missed by his extended family and by many friends.
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