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kirsten peterson-gygi posted a condolence
Saturday, December 24, 2005
when the vails moved to holiday hills from somewhere crazy like oklahoma... we thought...whoa, who are these people and what are they going to be like? well, they were by far the most hilarious, happy and fun family on the planet and to this day when i drive through the "hood" i hope i'll see mary out front (mowing the lawn?). wonderful parents, great kids... a lasting legacy. big hugs to all of you....my thoughts are with you.
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Scott Schwisow posted a condolence
Friday, December 23, 2005
Bill and Tom,
I was very sorry to read of your father's passing. My condolences to you and your families. My rememberances of you guys from college is that you were such bright, intelligent and funny guys. I have to believe this was a direct reflection of your mother and father's influence. My thoughts are with you. Scott
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Wes Loomis posted a condolence
Friday, December 23, 2005
Bill and Tom, please accept my condolences.
I remember meeting your father during a few "Dad's weekends" at W.S.U. Characteristics which stood out were his intellect, silent compassion, dependability and the integrity as conveyed through all aspects of his life. Your father's smile and sense of humor was reflected by both of you.
I am particularly appreciative of your dad's sense of forgiveness as I explained to him my drive back to Pullman with Bill one evening. A father like yours is an inspiration to all who knew him.
May God's peace be with you and your families.
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Mary Ann Zechmann posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Dearest Mary... you looked serenely beautiful today.... you will be in our prayers
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Mary Hammersmith posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Dear Mary, Please accept my sympathy for your loss. I didn't know Bill very well, only a few times at Christmas parties years ago and when you were driving or walking by. No matter what, he always seemed to have a smile. My prayers are with you and your family.
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Rena and Paul Shlichta posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
Bill Vail is one of the few heroes I ever knew who lived up to the farewell speech of Mr Valiant-for-Truth in Pilgrim's Progress:
" ‘…though with great difficulty I am got hither, yet now I do not repent me of all the trouble I have been at to arrive where I am. My sword I give to him that shall succeed me in my pilgrimage; and my courage and skill to him that can get it. My marks and scars I carry with me, to be a witness for me that I have fought his battles who now will be my Rewarder’
…and all the trumpets sounded for him on the other side".
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Jack Frey posted a condolence
Monday, December 19, 2005
Mary, Know that you and Bill have been and will both continue to be in our prayers. I came to IBM Olympia shortly before Bill left. We crossed paths many time since at Mass and occasionally for 'patoto soup' with Nick, Stan and the gang at Whisker's. Bill has always been a friend and an inspiration. May Our Lord grant him the eternal rest he so richly deserves, and His consolation to you.
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Sue Allegra posted a condolence
Monday, December 19, 2005
Dear Tom, Kathy and your family, My heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your Dad. He was always so pleasant and grateful - probably happy that 2 of his kids were working! It's so hard to deal with the loss of a parent at any time, but the month of December is particularly harsh.
My prayers are with you and your family.
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Ken Lombardo posted a condolence
Sunday, December 18, 2005
Dear Mary and family, Bill came into my life early in 1977. He was a lead systems engineer in the Olympia branch of IBM. I had the pleasure of working with Bill for that year. He was a wonderful person, a knowledgeable systems engineer, and a great piano player. He was truly a man of many talents. While it has been almost thirty years since working with Bill, I’ve never forgotten his warm and caring personality, and his unassuming sense of humor. I feel fortunate to have met him and worked with him.
Blessings to you and your family.
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Joe Heye posted a condolence
Sunday, December 18, 2005
Dear Mary & Family, Sherry and my prayers are with you and the Family at Bill's passing to The Lord. I'll always think of Bill as "One of the Good Guys". Our paths crossed later in life after our Navy and Airline days, but I consider knowing you and Bill one of the Blessings God gave me in this life. I firmly believe that Bill paid any Purgatory time he might have owed, with his sufferings in this life and that he earned many Blessings for others in the 25 years he struggled with Parkinsons. I'm having 3 Masses offered for the repose of Bill's soul by the Priest at St. Mary,s Traditional Catholic Church in Tacoma, where I've been attending the Traditional Latin Mass the past several years. Be assured Bill, you and your family will be remembered in our daily prayers. Eternal Rest Grant Unto him O Lord, and let Perpetual Light fall upon him. May he rest in Peace.
God Bless. Joe & Sherry
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Jim Michal posted a condolence
Saturday, December 17, 2005
Mary and Family, I first got to know Bill when he worked at IBM and I was working at the Department of Transportation. Bill was very knowledgeable and helpful to me in various technical areas. His personality was one of his best assets. It was a pleasure to work with him. Bill also participated in the WSDOT MIS Golf League and I really enjoyed playing with Bill and I know he liked play.
I know the tremendous difficulties of Parkinson's Disease as my father passed away from the disease. It is an especially insidious disease and I know how hard it has been for Bill and for you Mary. My condolences to you and your family. May God Bless you.
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Mary Lou Priedhorsky posted a condolence
Friday, December 16, 2005
My thoughts and prayers go with you, Mary, and with all your family. Bless you.
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Dave Scheibe posted a condolence
Friday, December 16, 2005
Mary, I well remember Bill and the years he spent supporting our IBM installation at WSDOT. It was an honor to know and work with him.
Judy and I will also remember the good times we all had on the Oregon Coast along with the Thompsons. Remember "Just Howies Italian and Seafood Restaurant", with checkered tablecloths and lights that kept going off?
May God's Peace and Comfort be with you and your family always!
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Linda Murphy and Dave Cheal posted a condolence
Friday, December 16, 2005
Dear Mary, Bill, Tom, Shari, Kathy and families,
We were saddened to learn of Bill's death in this morning's paper. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Although he is now released from his pain and suffering, we know his passing leaves a hole in your hearts. Thinking of Bill and the many years we were your neighbors, we have only good thoughts. He was truly a prince of a man and all of the things that were eloquently written about him were so true. In addition to being a kind and thoughtful person, he had a pretty strong will that kept him going. I can picture him up on the roof cleaning it off year after year, probably long after he should have been. Bill was truly admirable and the measure of his value to you was in your devoted care of him. Mary, you once said to me that he took care of you for all those years and it was your turn to take care of him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Cheri Keller posted a condolence
Thursday, December 15, 2005
"Slow down, Tom!" When I think of Mr. Vail the first two things that come to mind are those words and an image of him sleeping on the couch in the basement.
I was a good friend Tom Vail's during high school, so I spent a fair amount of time at the Vail home in the early 1980s, and I have many strong memories of fun times there. There was a lot of love and a lot of fun in that household, and it was a great place to spend time.
My impression of Mr. Vail was constant. He was a man committed to his family. He wanted them to be safe, healthy, and fulfilled. And he wanted them to slow down. I recall Tom trying to finish his dinner quickly so that he could go hang out with his friends. "Slow down Tom" was what Mr. Vail said when he saw Tom scarfing his food. I recall lively conversations at the dinner table where Mr. Vail made his point of view clear yet the opinions of the youngsters were respected and heard. I recall Mr. Vail snoring on the couch downstairs and even Peppy's yapping didn't wake him. Mr. Vail was a bit of a mystery to me...he was strong and silent most of the time and I wasn't sure what he thought of me. But it was very clear to me that this man was a loving and commited father and husband who had built a strong and loving family. He wanted to take the time to enjoy his family, he wanted time to slow down, like all of us do. He was a man who knew what mattered in life.
I know that Mr. Vail left a strong legacy in his family, and he leaves the world a better place for what he gave to it. I know that I gained perspective and strength through my relationship with the Vail family. I am thankful for having known Mr. Vail. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
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