Birth date: Sep 8, 1937 Death date: Oct 13, 2018
On Saturday, October 13, 2018, Paul Roger Williams passed away from this Earthly plane. With his loving wife, Beverly, at his side he passed away at Del Webb hospital in Sun City West, Arizona. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Pau Read Obituary
Grandma, I have so many fond memories of grandpa. To going to funtastics, taking walks with muffy, or the time when we had my 8th birthday party at your old house and he shoved my nose into the cake. I'm sorry things are rough right now and you feel alone, but you have an amazing suppory group and I love you. Stay strong!
Paul and I met in September, 1961 as graduate students at Western Michigan University. After finishing at Western, we both took jobs in Indiana. He went to Indianapolis to work as a civilian with the Army Enlisted Evaluation Center. I went with a division of General Motors in Anderson, which is about 45 minutes from Indianapolis. The draft was in full effect during this period and Paul encouraged me to consider leave GM and join his organization in Indianapolis, which I did. Because the Army position was part of the war effort it was classified as a "critical occupation," which allowed us to serve in the military as civilians without being formally drafted.
Although Paul and I had many good times in Indianapolis, my most vivid memory of those days is the announcement over the Army P.A. system that JFK had been killed. About a year later we both left the Army for different destinations. Paul accepted a position with Buick and I headed west to return to graduate school.
About five years later we both had academic positions in Michigan. We subsequently shared many life events. We built houses at the same time, bought new cars at the same time, and began new relationships at the same time. We remained best friends to the end.
Dear Mom,
I know that what you are going through right now is very difficult for you, but know that I am here for you. You have lost a husband and best friend. May the memories of all you hold most dear about Dad shine through the tears, and comfort you in the days and weeks ahead. He was truly a unique man and will be missed.
Love
Colleen
