Farewell Cleftwynd

I am so sorry to hear of Bills passing - when I talked to him a couple weeks or so ago, he talked of little gunsmithing projects and reloading that he'd done and little life lessons. He talked of having done dumb young-guy things and then maturing and then of his young fellow and his love for him - like he has on other occasions - also about partridge hunting with him and other fun - and then He said that the only really important thing in his life is his son - he said that nothing else matters - and then about hopes for the future. Now I sit down here to learn that he is gone. Bill and his sister were cute little kids when we first met the family - was that maybe thirty years ago now? Becky was good at writing stories as a child in school - I remember Ben - their Dad, telling how they just flowed out of her with seemingly little effort - but not so with Bill. Bill grew to be a common-sense sort of fellow - not a complainer - I heard about medical issues from someone else a long while back, but not from him. He was one that we might assume would always survive - would make it through somehow - but now he is gone. Here on this site, we knew him as a very respectful sort of fellow - that was no pretense. I sit here quietly trying to remember other things that he has spoken of, because it just seems right to listen carefully when a strong man says soft words - they are like tears - they don't break through the crust easily. Pray for his boy - and for your own children. I am glad to have known him a little and I am sad for the family at your loss. May you find rest in love.

Rod

http://www.northridgefuneralhome.com/book-of-memories/2496438/Van-Drunen-William/obituary.php
 
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not often I reply to threads, in this case however,I will , best to his family, and relatives on his passing.Over the last few years that i have been on this forum,I welcomed his posts and read them intently, as I did I thought that he really believed in what he posted, We will probablly meet at some time in the happy hunting grounds.
Not lost because he will be remembered,Again my condolences to his family, I remain cincerilly, legend 333,.
 
This is a tragic shock to come home to and read, greatly sorry for the loss. If there is plans for a memorial fund for Bill's Wife and children can someone in the know PM the details
 
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I've come back to this thread a few times since posting just to check in and also because I still am shocked by the news of Cleftwynd's passing. It came to me that one of my signature lines was a quote in a thread by him. When I read it I about pee'd my pants laughing and could not resist sending Bill a PM to tell him how funny I found it and would he mind if I used it in a signature line. I have updated the line with his username to give credit where credit is due. I am still laughing every time I read it Cleftwynd, thank you for the chuckle. Whenever I read it I will think of you and smile for the good chuckles!!! Rest in peace my friend!!
 
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