William Tursky Obituary

To the Tursky family: As the years roll on so swiftly, I still remember fondly those spectacular years of my life with my best friend Bill. He remains an indelible part of my being and I will never forget him.

Dear Andrea: My cousin Gail just informed me of Bill's passing last year. What a shame to lose such a wonderful person at such a young age. As you may recall, Bill was my best friend in college and I, along with my 94 year old father who is still with us, remember fondly the early Sunday outings with our dads at Evanston Community Golf Course. And of course, there were the wild and crazy days in Madison...

I want to Brandeis with Paul, and I met Bill on a trip to Chicago several years ago. He and Andrea made me feel very welcome in their home. My condolences are with you.

Andrea, Liza and Paul,

Bill was a very special guy whose time ended too soon. It is good to know that he possessed the things in life that really matter, the love of his family and the respect of his friends and his colleagues. He enjoyed good times with humor and got through bad times with grace. We are glad to have known him and seen both.

May your memories comfort you during this sad time,

Karen & Dean

My deepest sympathy on your loss. May you find comfort in the memories.

dear andrea, a wonderful piece of my dearest memories disappeared with the passing of your billy. i sat ,yesterday, and smiled as my mental images of "the pigeon" were so fondly remembered. richie roberts

Andrea & Family,
Please accept my deepest and most sincere condolences from me and my family on your loss. I remember Bill as such a nice man. In the beginning, he literally 'made' B'nai Tikvah for all of us.

Dear Andrea,

We were saddened to hear about Bill's untimely death. May the love of your family and friends be a source of comfort to you during this challenging time.

Warm personal regards,

Freya and Mark

We are thinking of you and your family at this most difficult time.... Bill was a wonderful guy and he is going to be missed by so many....especially you, Andrea...May he rest peacefully and know he was so loved.... Love ,Joyce and Chuck Shenk

Dear Andrea, Paul and Liza,
Words cannot express our deepest sympathy for you at this time and in the future. Bill always had a smile on his face and something nice to say to all. We often speak of him fondly remembering the years at the U. of W.when he always made us laugh.
Our love to you,
Gayle and Richard

My condolences to my distant cousins. It was so nice spending time with you at the last Tursky reunion. I am so sorry for your loss. Ellen (Tursky) Doppelt

My heart goes out to Andrea, Liza and Paul, Helene and Caryn, and the entire Tursky Family. I've known Billy since he was a young kid, and I don't ever remember him without a smile and a warm hug. He was special and will be missed by many.

Andrea,
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts are with you.

With our very deepest sympathies on the loss of my best friend from grammar school and re-connected late in life. May he rest in peace.

When I first read the phrase in the newspaper notice "best friend," I wasn't sure who that was going to be. Those of us who have known and observed Drea and Bill for 45 years would say, "Of course, that's Andrea." But because he was the dearest, kindest, most non-judgmental friend to so many, it's understandable that Bill made others see themselves as his "best friend."

Love you Drea, Liza, Paul...
See you soon,
Brenda

From Bob and Joan Beilfuss. My his passing represent the start of eternal life. We are deeply sorry for your loss.

Dear Andrea, Paul, and Lisa,
We were sorry to hear about Bill.
May fond memories help at this time of sorrow.
Gail and Dan Kamm

Dear Andrea - we are so very sorry. Our thoughts are with you and the family...

My condolences to Andrea, Liza, Paul and the whole Tursky family. I worked at Pioneer/Medalist with Bill for nearly 17 years. Bill was always a great friend to me during my time there. He worked like a dog (we all did) but he had fun doing it. I will miss him greatly.