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After a very courageous battle, William Patrick Arpin, known to his friends as Bill or Billy, passed away from cancer on November 7, 2008. He is survived by his wife; Pam Hill Arpin, parents; Gary and Helen Arpin, and brother; Dan Arpin. He was a passionate, wonderful, loving friend, husband and son who will be terribly missed.
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Vicki Ausbrooks (Shaw) (1988)
Jamie Gartman's comment from the message forum:I'm surprised at how saddened I am by this. That probably sounds stupid. I haven't seen Billy since high school and we weren't really friends then. We were friends in elementary school. We were in the 4th grade chior together and I remember when we won the Grant Co. talent show in McKenzie Hall(remember that place?), Billy is the one I high fived and hugged. In junior high, like many others, our friendship faded as our interests changed and cliques were formed. We rarely spoke to each other after that. Right before we graduated, I went to eat at a chinese restaurant in Sherwood with my girlfriend's church group. Billy had been invited too. I talked with him a lot that night and we talked about our elementary school days with the chior and all that and just caught up. I remember thinking that night how stupid we are as kids that we let such trivial things get in the way of what could be lasting friendships and relationships. Even though I didn't know him anymore, I'm very saddened by his passing. He was one of us.
Then there's Pam. One of the sweetest souls I ever knew in school. From what I've been told, she hasn't changed. Pam and I were friends in school. In fact, she was my 5th grade girlfriend. But, other than seeing her a couple of times on the UALR campus, I haven't seen or known Pam since high school. But, I know she has dealt with loss before. This girl has had more than her fair share of loss in her life and it's heartbreaking to see her go through it again. She and her children need the kind of strength right now that only God can provide so please pray for God to grant them the strength and peace that they need to endure.
Robert Welch (1989)
I have so many wonderful memories of Bill. I spent so many nights at his house when we were kids. During the summer, I practically lived in his parents' pool. We spent too many hours to count at birthday parties for Jason Dunnahoo, Jason Lee, Mark VanBrunt, Robert McClung or Brian Camp that you would think we were all one big family... which we were.If I had to single out one memory, I couldn't do it. No memory is more cherished than any other. They all share something in common. They were filled with the smiles and laughter that come from being around friends.
Gayla Rice (1989)
pam....you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers....
God will get you thru this...
Tina Gilbert (McCurry) (1987)
Pam - you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.Cindy Gartman (Clayton) (1986)
God Bless you and your family Pam.Mandy Stewart (Skinner) (1989)
Pam you and your family are in my prayers.