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Bill Buck - Class Of 1945
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 William E. Buck
The city of Reno and the University of Nevada lost a full-of-life friend on May 1, 2014, with the passing of William "Bill" Buck, age 86, at his home in Reno. Bill grew up in Boulder City, Nevada, where his father helped build Boulder Dam. At only 5 years old he managed a Saturday Evening Post magazine route, which he delivered to neighbors in his little red wagon, and by age 10 he had built up the largest magazine subscription business in the state. As a youngster the sidewalks of Boulder City were so hot that he used to amaze the Boulder Dam tourists by frying an egg on the sidewalk. At 16 he was a cement laborer on Boulder Dam during the summer, a job that paid 70 cents an hour. Once he had a date with Shirley Temple and took her to the Boulder City Sweet Shop. Upon graduating from Boulder High School, he was the only kid from his home town to enroll at UNR in 1945.
At the University of Nevada Reno he was known for his expertise playing the trumpet. The "good man with a toot" composed many songs, and the University adopted two of them: "Hello on the Hill" and "Wolfpack, Give 'Em Hell." Buck also organized a small jazz band that played for many college functions. A devoted member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, he once led a parade through the campus to rally votes for the S.A.E. candidate running for student body president. Sitting on top of a huge elephant playing his trumpet, his band walked alongside him next to the huge animal, carrying a large sign that read: "TEN TONS OF VOTES FOR SAE." He often said that his 4 years at UNR were the most fun and memorable of his life.
Buck and 14 other SAE grads formed a group they called "Showtime." Every two years they met somewhere in the world where they "raised the roof" and had a great reunion together for several days. A generous financial supporter of the SAE chapter house, Bill Buck was honored in 2011 as the Nevada Alpha SAE Hall of Fame inductee for his lifelong devotion to SAE.
After graduating from UNR in 1949 with a B.S. in Business Administration and a Minor in Music, Buck married his college sweetheart Eleanor. Starting out in a tiny apartment which they rented for only $40 a month, together they raised a family, built a home, and became involved in the Reno community. Bill Buck was an excellent public speaker as a member of Toastmasters, served as PTA President at Hunter Lake School, ran (but lost) for public office, sang in the church choir at First Baptist Church, sang in a barbershop quartet known as the "Pair O Dice Four," was the Director of the 1971 World Skibob Championships at Mt. Rose Ski Resort and part-owner of the Reno Aces Ice Hockey Team. He enjoyed birding, playing bridge, boating, exploring Nevada, attending stock car races, flying model airplanes on dry lakebeds, and floating down the Truckee River on an air mattress.
Known as a character who loved a good joke, he once lost 40 pounds to win a thousand dollar bet with his Pioneer Inn buddies and then threw a party with the winnings. The Pioneer Inn served as a "headquarters" of sorts for Buck and his friends; he was the first customer in the door when the Pioneer opened in 1968. Many real estate deals were completed in the Iron Sword Lounge scratched out on bar napkins. He loved social gatherings, and often wore funny hats and gag glasses around town to get a laugh. Buck's philosophy was to make a new friend every day, earning him many lifelong comrades.
William Buck built a very successful real estate business for some 60 years, with commercial developments in Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Las Vegas and Winnemucca. He maintained other business ventures in the states of Oregon, California, Arizona and Texas. He often shared how important the use of math was in his real estate business: "Of all the education I have had, including college, the use of math and typing have been the most useful to me."
An adventurer, he and his wife Ellie traveled the world extensively. He loved to explore new countries and visit the wonders of the world, bringing back souvenirs and mementos of his journeys from every continent. An entire room in his house was decorated with masks and spears from the wilds of Africa to the jungles of the Amazon, and his grandchildren were wide-eyed, fascinated by, (and a little afraid of) his collection. A member of the First Baptist Church on Foster Drive, recently renamed The Bridge, Bill always stood out when he attended services because he would wear shorts to church even in a snowstorm, and as a joke would put fake million dollar bills in the offering plate. His family is confident that he is now exploring the unimaginable wonders of heaven and enjoying every minute of it!
Bill Buck is survived by his three children: son Steve Buck of Reno, daughters Cathy Kendall (Bill) of Santa Barbara, CA, and Louise Corman (Jim) of Minneapolis, Kansas. He has 8 top-notch grandchildren, and 8 lively great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind his sister Marge David of Rigby, Idaho. Buck's family was important to him. He took them on trips every year at Christmas. They remember him for his funny stories, and hiring Mariachi bands to play at the dinner table. They feel incredibly fortunate to have had a father and grandfather who was generously supportive and active in their lives!
A private memorial celebration of Bill Buck's life will be held this summer at the family cabin at Cave Rock, Lake Tahoe. A memorial contribution in his honor may be given to the University of Nevada Wolfpack Marching Band, (1664 N. Virginia, Room 132, Reno, NV 89557). Bill was one-of-a-kind, and his vibrant personality will be sorely missed!
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William E. Buck
The city of Reno and the University of Nevada lost a full-of-life friend on May 1, 2014, with the passing of William "Bill" Buck, age 86, at his home in Reno. Bill grew up in Boulder City, Nevada, where his father helped build Boulder Dam. At only 5 years old he managed a Saturday Evening Post magazine route, which he delivered to neighbors in his little red wagon, and by age 10 he had built up the largest magazine subscription business in the state. As a youngster the sidewalks of Boulder City were so hot that he used to amaze the Boulder Dam tourists by frying an egg on the sidewalk. At 16 he was a cement laborer on Boulder Dam during the summer, a job that paid 70 cents an hour. Once he had a date with Shirley Temple and took her to the Boulder City Sweet Shop. Upon graduating from Boulder High School, he was the only kid from his home town to enroll at UNR in 1945.
At the University of Nevada Reno he was known for his expertise playing the trumpet. The "good man with a toot" composed many songs, and the University adopted two of them: "Hello on the Hill" and "Wolfpack, Give 'Em Hell." Buck also organized a small jazz band that played for many college functions. A devoted member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, he once led a parade through the campus to rally votes for the S.A.E. candidate running for student body president. Sitting on top of a huge elephant playing his trumpet, his band walked alongside him next to the huge animal, carrying a large sign that read: "TEN TONS OF VOTES FOR SAE." He often said that his 4 years at UNR were the most fun and memorable of his life.
Buck and 14 other SAE grads formed a group they called "Showtime." Every two years they met somewhere in the world where they "raised the roof" and had a great reunion together for several days. A generous financial supporter of the SAE chapter house, Bill Buck was honored in 2011 as the Nevada Alpha SAE Hall of Fame inductee for his lifelong devotion to SAE.
After graduating from UNR in 1949 with a B.S. in Business Administration and a Minor in Music, Buck married his college sweetheart Eleanor. Starting out in a tiny apartment which they rented for only $40 a month, together they raised a family, built a home, and became involved in the Reno community. Bill Buck was an excellent public speaker as a member of Toastmasters, served as PTA President at Hunter Lake School, ran (but lost) for public office, sang in the church choir at First Baptist Church, sang in a barbershop quartet known as the "Pair O Dice Four," was the Director of the 1971 World Skibob Championships at Mt. Rose Ski Resort and part-owner of the Reno Aces Ice Hockey Team. He enjoyed birding, playing bridge, boating, exploring Nevada, attending stock car races, flying model airplanes on dry lakebeds, and floating down the Truckee River on an air mattress.
Known as a character who loved a good joke, he once lost 40 pounds to win a thousand dollar bet with his Pioneer Inn buddies and then threw a party with the winnings. The Pioneer Inn served as a "headquarters" of sorts for Buck and his friends; he was the first customer in the door when the Pioneer opened in 1968. Many real estate deals were completed in the Iron Sword Lounge scratched out on bar napkins. He loved social gatherings, and often wore funny hats and gag glasses around town to get a laugh. Buck's philosophy was to make a new friend every day, earning him many lifelong comrades.
William Buck built a very successful real estate business for some 60 years, with commercial developments in Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Las Vegas and Winnemucca. He maintained other business ventures in the states of Oregon, California, Arizona and Texas. He often shared how important the use of math was in his real estate business: "Of all the education I have had, including college, the use of math and typing have been the most useful to me."
An adventurer, he and his wife Ellie traveled the world extensively. He loved to explore new countries and visit the wonders of the world, bringing back souvenirs and mementos of his journeys from every continent. An entire room in his house was decorated with masks and spears from the wilds of Africa to the jungles of the Amazon, and his grandchildren were wide-eyed, fascinated by, (and a little afraid of) his collection. A member of the First Baptist Church on Foster Drive, recently renamed The Bridge, Bill always stood out when he attended services because he would wear shorts to church even in a snowstorm, and as a joke would put fake million dollar bills in the offering plate. His family is confident that he is now exploring the unimaginable wonders of heaven and enjoying every minute of it!
Bill Buck is survived by his three children: son Steve Buck of Reno, daughters Cathy Kendall (Bill) of Santa Barbara, CA, and Louise Corman (Jim) of Minneapolis, Kansas. He has 8 top-notch grandchildren, and 8 lively great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind his sister Marge David of Rigby, Idaho. Buck's family was important to him. He took them on trips every year at Christmas. They remember him for his funny stories, and hiring Mariachi bands to play at the dinner table. They feel incredibly fortunate to have had a father and grandfather who was generously supportive and active in their lives!
A private memorial celebration of Bill Buck's life will be held this summer at the family cabin at Cave Rock, Lake Tahoe. A memorial contribution in his honor may be given to the University of Nevada Wolfpack Marching Band, (1664 N. Virginia, Room 132, Reno, NV 89557). Bill was one-of-a-kind, and his vibrant personality will be sorely missed!
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William E. Buck
The city of Reno and the University of Nevada lost a full-of-life friend on May 1, 2014, with the passing of William "Bill" Buck, age 86, at his home in Reno. Bill grew up in Boulder City, Nevada, where his father helped build Boulder Dam. At only 5 years old he managed a Saturday Evening Post magazine route, which he delivered to neighbors in his little red wagon, and by age 10 he had built up the largest magazine subscription business in the state. As a youngster the sidewalks of Boulder City were so hot that he used to amaze the Boulder Dam tourists by frying an egg on the sidewalk. At 16 he was a cement laborer on Boulder Dam during the summer, a job that paid 70 cents an hour. Once he had a date with Shirley Temple and took her to the Boulder City Sweet Shop. Upon graduating from Boulder High School, he was the only kid from his home town to enroll at UNR in 1945.
At the University of Nevada Reno he was known for his expertise playing the trumpet. The "good man with a toot" composed many songs, and the University adopted two of them: "Hello on the Hill" and "Wolfpack, Give 'Em Hell." Buck also organized a small jazz band that played for many college functions. A devoted member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, he once led a parade through the campus to rally votes for the S.A.E. candidate running for student body president. Sitting on top of a huge elephant playing his trumpet, his band walked alongside him next to the huge animal, carrying a large sign that read: "TEN TONS OF VOTES FOR SAE." He often said that his 4 years at UNR were the most fun and memorable of his life.
Buck and 14 other SAE grads formed a group they called "Showtime." Every two years they met somewhere in the world where they "raised the roof" and had a great reunion together for several days. A generous financial supporter of the SAE chapter house, Bill Buck was honored in 2011 as the Nevada Alpha SAE Hall of Fame inductee for his lifelong devotion to SAE.
After graduating from UNR in 1949 with a B.S. in Business Administration and a Minor in Music, Buck married his college sweetheart Eleanor. Starting out in a tiny apartment which they rented for only $40 a month, together they raised a family, built a home, and became involved in the Reno community. Bill Buck was an excellent public speaker as a member of Toastmasters, served as PTA President at Hunter Lake School, ran (but lost) for public office, sang in the church choir at First Baptist Church, sang in a barbershop quartet known as the "Pair O Dice Four," was the Director of the 1971 World Skibob Championships at Mt. Rose Ski Resort and part-owner of the Reno Aces Ice Hockey Team. He enjoyed birding, playing bridge, boating, exploring Nevada, attending stock car races, flying model airplanes on dry lakebeds, and floating down the Truckee River on an air mattress.
Known as a character who loved a good joke, he once lost 40 pounds to win a thousand dollar bet with his Pioneer Inn buddies and then threw a party with the winnings. The Pioneer Inn served as a "headquarters" of sorts for Buck and his friends; he was the first customer in the door when the Pioneer opened in 1968. Many real estate deals were completed in the Iron Sword Lounge scratched out on bar napkins. He loved social gatherings, and often wore funny hats and gag glasses around town to get a laugh. Buck's philosophy was to make a new friend every day, earning him many lifelong comrades.
William Buck built a very successful real estate business for some 60 years, with commercial developments in Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Las Vegas and Winnemucca. He maintained other business ventures in the states of Oregon, California, Arizona and Texas. He often shared how important the use of math was in his real estate business: "Of all the education I have had, including college, the use of math and typing have been the most useful to me."
An adventurer, he and his wife Ellie traveled the world extensively. He loved to explore new countries and visit the wonders of the world, bringing back souvenirs and mementos of his journeys from every continent. An entire room in his house was decorated with masks and spears from the wilds of Africa to the jungles of the Amazon, and his grandchildren were wide-eyed, fascinated by, (and a little afraid of) his collection. A member of the First Baptist Church on Foster Drive, recently renamed The Bridge, Bill always stood out when he attended services because he would wear shorts to church even in a snowstorm, and as a joke would put fake million dollar bills in the offering plate. His family is confident that he is now exploring the unimaginable wonders of heaven and enjoying every minute of it!
Bill Buck is survived by his three children: son Steve Buck of Reno, daughters Cathy Kendall (Bill) of Santa Barbara, CA, and Louise Corman (Jim) of Minneapolis, Kansas. He has 8 top-notch grandchildren, and 8 lively great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind his sister Marge David of Rigby, Idaho. Buck's family was important to him. He took them on trips every year at Christmas. They remember him for his funny stories, and hiring Mariachi bands to play at the dinner table. They feel incredibly fortunate to have had a father and grandfather who was generously supportive and active in their lives!
A private memorial celebration of Bill Buck's life will be held this summer at the family cabin at Cave Rock, Lake Tahoe. A memorial contribution in his honor may be given to the University of Nevada Wolfpack Marching Band, (1664 N. Virginia, Room 132, Reno, NV 89557). Bill was one-of-a-kind, and his vibrant personality will be sorely missed!
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William E. Buck
The city of Reno and the University of Nevada lost a full-of-life friend on May 1, 2014, with the passing of William "Bill" Buck, age 86, at his home in Reno. Bill grew up in Boulder City, Nevada, where his father helped build Boulder Dam. At only 5 years old he managed a Saturday Evening Post magazine route, which he delivered to neighbors in his little red wagon, and by age 10 he had built up the largest magazine subscription business in the state. As a youngster the sidewalks of Boulder City were so hot that he used to amaze the Boulder Dam tourists by frying an egg on the sidewalk. At 16 he was a cement laborer on Boulder Dam during the summer, a job that paid 70 cents an hour. Once he had a date with Shirley Temple and took her to the Boulder City Sweet Shop. Upon graduating from Boulder High School, he was the only kid from his home town to enroll at UNR in 1945.
At the University of Nevada Reno he was known for his expertise playing the trumpet. The "good man with a toot" composed many songs, and the University adopted two of them: "Hello on the Hill" and "Wolfpack, Give 'Em Hell." Buck also organized a small jazz band that played for many college functions. A devoted member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, he once led a parade through the campus to rally votes for the S.A.E. candidate running for student body president. Sitting on top of a huge elephant playing his trumpet, his band walked alongside him next to the huge animal, carrying a large sign that read: "TEN TONS OF VOTES FOR SAE." He often said that his 4 years at UNR were the most fun and memorable of his life.
Buck and 14 other SAE grads formed a group they called "Showtime." Every two years they met somewhere in the world where they "raised the roof" and had a great reunion together for several days. A generous financial supporter of the SAE chapter house, Bill Buck was honored in 2011 as the Nevada Alpha SAE Hall of Fame inductee for his lifelong devotion to SAE.
After graduating from UNR in 1949 with a B.S. in Business Administration and a Minor in Music, Buck married his college sweetheart Eleanor. Starting out in a tiny apartment which they rented for only $40 a month, together they raised a family, built a home, and became involved in the Reno community. Bill Buck was an excellent public speaker as a member of Toastmasters, served as PTA President at Hunter Lake School, ran (but lost) for public office, sang in the church choir at First Baptist Church, sang in a barbershop quartet known as the "Pair O Dice Four," was the Director of the 1971 World Skibob Championships at Mt. Rose Ski Resort and part-owner of the Reno Aces Ice Hockey Team. He enjoyed birding, playing bridge, boating, exploring Nevada, attending stock car races, flying model airplanes on dry lakebeds, and floating down the Truckee River on an air mattress.
Known as a character who loved a good joke, he once lost 40 pounds to win a thousand dollar bet with his Pioneer Inn buddies and then threw a party with the winnings. The Pioneer Inn served as a "headquarters" of sorts for Buck and his friends; he was the first customer in the door when the Pioneer opened in 1968. Many real estate deals were completed in the Iron Sword Lounge scratched out on bar napkins. He loved social gatherings, and often wore funny hats and gag glasses around town to get a laugh. Buck's philosophy was to make a new friend every day, earning him many lifelong comrades.
William Buck built a very successful real estate business for some 60 years, with commercial developments in Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Las Vegas and Winnemucca. He maintained other business ventures in the states of Oregon, California, Arizona and Texas. He often shared how important the use of math was in his real estate business: "Of all the education I have had, including college, the use of math and typing have been the most useful to me."
An adventurer, he and his wife Ellie traveled the world extensively. He loved to explore new countries and visit the wonders of the world, bringing back souvenirs and mementos of his journeys from every continent. An entire room in his house was decorated with masks and spears from the wilds of Africa to the jungles of the Amazon, and his grandchildren were wide-eyed, fascinated by, (and a little afraid of) his collection. A member of the First Baptist Church on Foster Drive, recently renamed The Bridge, Bill always stood out when he attended services because he would wear shorts to church even in a snowstorm, and as a joke would put fake million dollar bills in the offering plate. His family is confident that he is now exploring the unimaginable wonders of heaven and enjoying every minute of it!
Bill Buck is survived by his three children: son Steve Buck of Reno, daughters Cathy Kendall (Bill) of Santa Barbara, CA, and Louise Corman (Jim) of Minneapolis, Kansas. He has 8 top-notch grandchildren, and 8 lively great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind his sister Marge David of Rigby, Idaho. Buck's family was important to him. He took them on trips every year at Christmas. They remember him for his funny stories, and hiring Mariachi bands to play at the dinner table. They feel incredibly fortunate to have had a father and grandfather who was generously supportive and active in their lives!
A private memorial celebration of Bill Buck's life will be held this summer at the family cabin at Cave Rock, Lake Tahoe. A memorial contribution in his honor may be given to the University of Nevada Wolfpack Marching Band, (1664 N. Virginia, Room 132, Reno, NV 89557). Bill was one-of-a-kind, and his vibrant personality will be sorely missed!
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William E. Buck
The city of Reno and the University of Nevada lost a full-of-life friend on May 1, 2014, with the passing of William "Bill" Buck, age 86, at his home in Reno. Bill grew up in Boulder City, Nevada, where his father helped build Boulder Dam. At only 5 years old he managed a Saturday Evening Post magazine route, which he delivered to neighbors in his little red wagon, and by age 10 he had built up the largest magazine subscription business in the state. As a youngster the sidewalks of Boulder City were so hot that he used to amaze the Boulder Dam tourists by frying an egg on the sidewalk. At 16 he was a cement laborer on Boulder Dam during the summer, a job that paid 70 cents an hour. Once he had a date with Shirley Temple and took her to the Boulder City Sweet Shop. Upon graduating from Boulder High School, he was the only kid from his home town to enroll at UNR in 1945.
At the University of Nevada Reno he was known for his expertise playing the trumpet. The "good man with a toot" composed many songs, and the University adopted two of them: "Hello on the Hill" and "Wolfpack, Give 'Em Hell." Buck also organized a small jazz band that played for many college functions. A devoted member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, he once led a parade through the campus to rally votes for the S.A.E. candidate running for student body president. Sitting on top of a huge elephant playing his trumpet, his band walked alongside him next to the huge animal, carrying a large sign that read: "TEN TONS OF VOTES FOR SAE." He often said that his 4 years at UNR were the most fun and memorable of his life.
Buck and 14 other SAE grads formed a group they called "Showtime." Every two years they met somewhere in the world where they "raised the roof" and had a great reunion together for several days. A generous financial supporter of the SAE chapter house, Bill Buck was honored in 2011 as the Nevada Alpha SAE Hall of Fame inductee for his lifelong devotion to SAE.
After graduating from UNR in 1949 with a B.S. in Business Administration and a Minor in Music, Buck married his college sweetheart Eleanor. Starting out in a tiny apartment which they rented for only $40 a month, together they raised a family, built a home, and became involved in the Reno community. Bill Buck was an excellent public speaker as a member of Toastmasters, served as PTA President at Hunter Lake School, ran (but lost) for public office, sang in the church choir at First Baptist Church, sang in a barbershop quartet known as the "Pair O Dice Four," was the Director of the 1971 World Skibob Championships at Mt. Rose Ski Resort and part-owner of the Reno Aces Ice Hockey Team. He enjoyed birding, playing bridge, boating, exploring Nevada, attending stock car races, flying model airplanes on dry lakebeds, and floating down the Truckee River on an air mattress.
Known as a character who loved a good joke, he once lost 40 pounds to win a thousand dollar bet with his Pioneer Inn buddies and then threw a party with the winnings. The Pioneer Inn served as a "headquarters" of sorts for Buck and his friends; he was the first customer in the door when the Pioneer opened in 1968. Many real estate deals were completed in the Iron Sword Lounge scratched out on bar napkins. He loved social gatherings, and often wore funny hats and gag glasses around town to get a laugh. Buck's philosophy was to make a new friend every day, earning him many lifelong comrades.
William Buck built a very successful real estate business for some 60 years, with commercial developments in Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Las Vegas and Winnemucca. He maintained other business ventures in the states of Oregon, California, Arizona and Texas. He often shared how important the use of math was in his real estate business: "Of all the education I have had, including college, the use of math and typing have been the most useful to me."
An adventurer, he and his wife Ellie traveled the world extensively. He loved to explore new countries and visit the wonders of the world, bringing back souvenirs and mementos of his journeys from every continent. An entire room in his house was decorated with masks and spears from the wilds of Africa to the jungles of the Amazon, and his grandchildren were wide-eyed, fascinated by, (and a little afraid of) his collection. A member of the First Baptist Church on Foster Drive, recently renamed The Bridge, Bill always stood out when he attended services because he would wear shorts to church even in a snowstorm, and as a joke would put fake million dollar bills in the offering plate. His family is confident that he is now exploring the unimaginable wonders of heaven and enjoying every minute of it!
Bill Buck is survived by his three children: son Steve Buck of Reno, daughters Cathy Kendall (Bill) of Santa Barbara, CA, and Louise Corman (Jim) of Minneapolis, Kansas. He has 8 top-notch grandchildren, and 8 lively great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind his sister Marge David of Rigby, Idaho. Buck's family was important to him. He took them on trips every year at Christmas. They remember him for his funny stories, and hiring Mariachi bands to play at the dinner table. They feel incredibly fortunate to have had a father and grandfather who was generously supportive and active in their lives!
A private memorial celebration of Bill Buck's life will be held this summer at the family cabin at Cave Rock, Lake Tahoe. A memorial contribution in his honor may be given to the University of Nevada Wolfpack Marching Band, (1664 N. Virginia, Room 132, Reno, NV 89557). Bill was one-of-a-kind, and his vibrant personality will be sorely missed!
- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/rgj/obituary.aspx?n=william-buck&pid=170936289&eid=sp_ommatch#sthash.bHcvjCTq.dpuf
William E. Buck
The city of Reno and the University of Nevada lost a full-of-life friend on May 1, 2014, with the passing of William "Bill" Buck, age 86, at his home in Reno. Bill grew up in Boulder City, Nevada, where his father helped build Boulder Dam. At only 5 years old he managed a Saturday Evening Post magazine route, which he delivered to neighbors in his little red wagon, and by age 10 he had built up the largest magazine subscription business in the state. As a youngster the sidewalks of Boulder City were so hot that he used to amaze the Boulder Dam tourists by frying an egg on the sidewalk. At 16 he was a cement laborer on Boulder Dam during the summer, a job that paid 70 cents an hour. Once he had a date with Shirley Temple and took her to the Boulder City Sweet Shop. Upon graduating from Boulder High School, he was the only kid from his home town to enroll at UNR in 1945.
At the University of Nevada Reno he was known for his expertise playing the trumpet. The "good man with a toot" composed many songs, and the University adopted two of them: "Hello on the Hill" and "Wolfpack, Give 'Em Hell." Buck also organized a small jazz band that played for many college functions. A devoted member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, he once led a parade through the campus to rally votes for the S.A.E. candidate running for student body president. Sitting on top of a huge elephant playing his trumpet, his band walked alongside him next to the huge animal, carrying a large sign that read: "TEN TONS OF VOTES FOR SAE." He often said that his 4 years at UNR were the most fun and memorable of his life.
Buck and 14 other SAE grads formed a group they called "Showtime." Every two years they met somewhere in the world where they "raised the roof" and had a great reunion together for several days. A generous financial supporter of the SAE chapter house, Bill Buck was honored in 2011 as the Nevada Alpha SAE Hall of Fame inductee for his lifelong devotion to SAE.
After graduating from UNR in 1949 with a B.S. in Business Administration and a Minor in Music, Buck married his college sweetheart Eleanor. Starting out in a tiny apartment which they rented for only $40 a month, together they raised a family, built a home, and became involved in the Reno community. Bill Buck was an excellent public speaker as a member of Toastmasters, served as PTA President at Hunter Lake School, ran (but lost) for public office, sang in the church choir at First Baptist Church, sang in a barbershop quartet known as the "Pair O Dice Four," was the Director of the 1971 World Skibob Championships at Mt. Rose Ski Resort and part-owner of the Reno Aces Ice Hockey Team. He enjoyed birding, playing bridge, boating, exploring Nevada, attending stock car races, flying model airplanes on dry lakebeds, and floating down the Truckee River on an air mattress.
Known as a character who loved a good joke, he once lost 40 pounds to win a thousand dollar bet with his Pioneer Inn buddies and then threw a party with the winnings. The Pioneer Inn served as a "headquarters" of sorts for Buck and his friends; he was the first customer in the door when the Pioneer opened in 1968. Many real estate deals were completed in the Iron Sword Lounge scratched out on bar napkins. He loved social gatherings, and often wore funny hats and gag glasses around town to get a laugh. Buck's philosophy was to make a new friend every day, earning him many lifelong comrades.
William Buck built a very successful real estate business for some 60 years, with commercial developments in Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Las Vegas and Winnemucca. He maintained other business ventures in the states of Oregon, California, Arizona and Texas. He often shared how important the use of math was in his real estate business: "Of all the education I have had, including college, the use of math and typing have been the most useful to me."
An adventurer, he and his wife Ellie traveled the world extensively. He loved to explore new countries and visit the wonders of the world, bringing back souvenirs and mementos of his journeys from every continent. An entire room in his house was decorated with masks and spears from the wilds of Africa to the jungles of the Amazon, and his grandchildren were wide-eyed, fascinated by, (and a little afraid of) his collection. A member of the First Baptist Church on Foster Drive, recently renamed The Bridge, Bill always stood out when he attended services because he would wear shorts to church even in a snowstorm, and as a joke would put fake million dollar bills in the offering plate. His family is confident that he is now exploring the unimaginable wonders of heaven and enjoying every minute of it!
Bill Buck is survived by his three children: son Steve Buck of Reno, daughters Cathy Kendall (Bill) of Santa Barbara, CA, and Louise Corman (Jim) of Minneapolis, Kansas. He has 8 top-notch grandchildren, and 8 lively great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind his sister Marge David of Rigby, Idaho. Buck's family was important to him. He took them on trips every year at Christmas. They remember him for his funny stories, and hiring Mariachi bands to play at the dinner table. They feel incredibly fortunate to have had a father and grandfather who was generously supportive and active in their lives!
A private memorial celebration of Bill Buck's life will be held this summer at the family cabin at Cave Rock, Lake Tahoe. A memorial contribution in his honor may be given to the University of Nevada Wolfpack Marching Band, (1664 N. Virginia, Room 132, Reno, NV 89557). Bill was one-of-a-kind, and his vibrant personality will be sorely missed!
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William E. Buck
The city of Reno and the University of Nevada lost a full-of-life friend on May 1, 2014, with the passing of William "Bill" Buck, age 86, at his home in Reno. Bill grew up in Boulder City, Nevada, where his father helped build Boulder Dam. At only 5 years old he managed a Saturday Evening Post magazine route, which he delivered to neighbors in his little red wagon, and by age 10 he had built up the largest magazine subscription business in the state. As a youngster the sidewalks of Boulder City were so hot that he used to amaze the Boulder Dam tourists by frying an egg on the sidewalk. At 16 he was a cement laborer on Boulder Dam during the summer, a job that paid 70 cents an hour. Once he had a date with Shirley Temple and took her to the Boulder City Sweet Shop. Upon graduating from Boulder High School, he was the only kid from his home town to enroll at UNR in 1945.
At the University of Nevada Reno he was known for his expertise playing the trumpet. The "good man with a toot" composed many songs, and the University adopted two of them: "Hello on the Hill" and "Wolfpack, Give 'Em Hell." Buck also organized a small jazz band that played for many college functions. A devoted member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, he once led a parade through the campus to rally votes for the S.A.E. candidate running for student body president. Sitting on top of a huge elephant playing his trumpet, his band walked alongside him next to the huge animal, carrying a large sign that read: "TEN TONS OF VOTES FOR SAE." He often said that his 4 years at UNR were the most fun and memorable of his life.
Buck and 14 other SAE grads formed a group they called "Showtime." Every two years they met somewhere in the world where they "raised the roof" and had a great reunion together for several days. A generous financial supporter of the SAE chapter house, Bill Buck was honored in 2011 as the Nevada Alpha SAE Hall of Fame inductee for his lifelong devotion to SAE.
After graduating from UNR in 1949 with a B.S. in Business Administration and a Minor in Music, Buck married his college sweetheart Eleanor. Starting out in a tiny apartment which they rented for only $40 a month, together they raised a family, built a home, and became involved in the Reno community. Bill Buck was an excellent public speaker as a member of Toastmasters, served as PTA President at Hunter Lake School, ran (but lost) for public office, sang in the church choir at First Baptist Church, sang in a barbershop quartet known as the "Pair O Dice Four," was the Director of the 1971 World Skibob Championships at Mt. Rose Ski Resort and part-owner of the Reno Aces Ice Hockey Team. He enjoyed birding, playing bridge, boating, exploring Nevada, attending stock car races, flying model airplanes on dry lakebeds, and floating down the Truckee River on an air mattress.
Known as a character who loved a good joke, he once lost 40 pounds to win a thousand dollar bet with his Pioneer Inn buddies and then threw a party with the winnings. The Pioneer Inn served as a "headquarters" of sorts for Buck and his friends; he was the first customer in the door when the Pioneer opened in 1968. Many real estate deals were completed in the Iron Sword Lounge scratched out on bar napkins. He loved social gatherings, and often wore funny hats and gag glasses around town to get a laugh. Buck's philosophy was to make a new friend every day, earning him many lifelong comrades.
William Buck built a very successful real estate business for some 60 years, with commercial developments in Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Las Vegas and Winnemucca. He maintained other business ventures in the states of Oregon, California, Arizona and Texas. He often shared how important the use of math was in his real estate business: "Of all the education I have had, including college, the use of math and typing have been the most useful to me."
An adventurer, he and his wife Ellie traveled the world extensively. He loved to explore new countries and visit the wonders of the world, bringing back souvenirs and mementos of his journeys from every continent. An entire room in his house was decorated with masks and spears from the wilds of Africa to the jungles of the Amazon, and his grandchildren were wide-eyed, fascinated by, (and a little afraid of) his collection. A member of the First Baptist Church on Foster Drive, recently renamed The Bridge, Bill always stood out when he attended services because he would wear shorts to church even in a snowstorm, and as a joke would put fake million dollar bills in the offering plate. His family is confident that he is now exploring the unimaginable wonders of heaven and enjoying every minute of it!
Bill Buck is survived by his three children: son Steve Buck of Reno, daughters Cathy Kendall (Bill) of Santa Barbara, CA, and Louise Corman (Jim) of Minneapolis, Kansas. He has 8 top-notch grandchildren, and 8 lively great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind his sister Marge David of Rigby, Idaho. Buck's family was important to him. He took them on trips every year at Christmas. They remember him for his funny stories, and hiring Mariachi bands to play at the dinner table. They feel incredibly fortunate to have had a father and grandfather who was generously supportive and active in their lives!
A private memorial celebration of Bill Buck's life will be held this summer at the family cabin at Cave Rock, Lake Tahoe. A memorial contribution in his honor may be given to the University of Nevada Wolfpack Marching Band, (1664 N. Virginia, Room 132, Reno, NV 89557). Bill was one-of-a-kind, and his vibrant personality will be sorely missed!
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William E. Buck
The city of Reno and the University of Nevada lost a full-of-life friend on May 1, 2014, with the passing of William "Bill" Buck, age 86, at his home in Reno. Bill grew up in Boulder City, Nevada, where his father helped build Boulder Dam. At only 5 years old he managed a Saturday Evening Post magazine route, which he delivered to neighbors in his little red wagon, and by age 10 he had built up the largest magazine subscription business in the state. As a youngster the sidewalks of Boulder City were so hot that he used to amaze the Boulder Dam tourists by frying an egg on the sidewalk. At 16 he was a cement laborer on Boulder Dam during the summer, a job that paid 70 cents an hour. Once he had a date with Shirley Temple and took her to the Boulder City Sweet Shop. Upon graduating from Boulder High School, he was the only kid from his home town to enroll at UNR in 1945.
At the University of Nevada Reno he was known for his expertise playing the trumpet. The "good man with a toot" composed many songs, and the University adopted two of them: "Hello on the Hill" and "Wolfpack, Give 'Em Hell." Buck also organized a small jazz band that played for many college functions. A devoted member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, he once led a parade through the campus to rally votes for the S.A.E. candidate running for student body president. Sitting on top of a huge elephant playing his trumpet, his band walked alongside him next to the huge animal, carrying a large sign that read: "TEN TONS OF VOTES FOR SAE." He often said that his 4 years at UNR were the most fun and memorable of his life.
Buck and 14 other SAE grads formed a group they called "Showtime." Every two years they met somewhere in the world where they "raised the roof" and had a great reunion together for several days. A generous financial supporter of the SAE chapter house, Bill Buck was honored in 2011 as the Nevada Alpha SAE Hall of Fame inductee for his lifelong devotion to SAE.
After graduating from UNR in 1949 with a B.S. in Business Administration and a Minor in Music, Buck married his college sweetheart Eleanor. Starting out in a tiny apartment which they rented for only $40 a month, together they raised a family, built a home, and became involved in the Reno community. Bill Buck was an excellent public speaker as a member of Toastmasters, served as PTA President at Hunter Lake School, ran (but lost) for public office, sang in the church choir at First Baptist Church, sang in a barbershop quartet known as the "Pair O Dice Four," was the Director of the 1971 World Skibob Championships at Mt. Rose Ski Resort and part-owner of the Reno Aces Ice Hockey Team. He enjoyed birding, playing bridge, boating, exploring Nevada, attending stock car races, flying model airplanes on dry lakebeds, and floating down the Truckee River on an air mattress.
Known as a character who loved a good joke, he once lost 40 pounds to win a thousand dollar bet with his Pioneer Inn buddies and then threw a party with the winnings. The Pioneer Inn served as a "headquarters" of sorts for Buck and his friends; he was the first customer in the door when the Pioneer opened in 1968. Many real estate deals were completed in the Iron Sword Lounge scratched out on bar napkins. He loved social gatherings, and often wore funny hats and gag glasses around town to get a laugh. Buck's philosophy was to make a new friend every day, earning him many lifelong comrades.
William Buck built a very successful real estate business for some 60 years, with commercial developments in Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Las Vegas and Winnemucca. He maintained other business ventures in the states of Oregon, California, Arizona and Texas. He often shared how important the use of math was in his real estate business: "Of all the education I have had, including college, the use of math and typing have been the most useful to me."
An adventurer, he and his wife Ellie traveled the world extensively. He loved to explore new countries and visit the wonders of the world, bringing back souvenirs and mementos of his journeys from every continent. An entire room in his house was decorated with masks and spears from the wilds of Africa to the jungles of the Amazon, and his grandchildren were wide-eyed, fascinated by, (and a little afraid of) his collection. A member of the First Baptist Church on Foster Drive, recently renamed The Bridge, Bill always stood out when he attended services because he would wear shorts to church even in a snowstorm, and as a joke would put fake million dollar bills in the offering plate. His family is confident that he is now exploring the unimaginable wonders of heaven and enjoying every minute of it!
Bill Buck is survived by his three children: son Steve Buck of Reno, daughters Cathy Kendall (Bill) of Santa Barbara, CA, and Louise Corman (Jim) of Minneapolis, Kansas. He has 8 top-notch grandchildren, and 8 lively great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind his sister Marge David of Rigby, Idaho. Buck's family was important to him. He took them on trips every year at Christmas. They remember him for his funny stories, and hiring Mariachi bands to play at the dinner table. They feel incredibly fortunate to have had a father and grandfather who was generously supportive and active in their lives!
A private memorial celebration of Bill Buck's life will be held this summer at the family cabin at Cave Rock, Lake Tahoe. A memorial contribution in his honor may be given to the University of Nevada Wolfpack Marching Band, (1664 N. Virginia, Room 132, Reno, NV 89557). Bill was one-of-a-kind, and his vibrant personality will be sorely missed!
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William E. Buck
The city of Reno and the University of Nevada lost a full-of-life friend on May 1, 2014, with the passing of William "Bill" Buck, age 86, at his home in Reno. Bill grew up in Boulder City, Nevada, where his father helped build Boulder Dam. At only 5 years old he managed a Saturday Evening Post magazine route, which he delivered to neighbors in his little red wagon, and by age 10 he had built up the largest magazine subscription business in the state. As a youngster the sidewalks of Boulder City were so hot that he used to amaze the Boulder Dam tourists by frying an egg on the sidewalk. At 16 he was a cement laborer on Boulder Dam during the summer, a job that paid 70 cents an hour. Once he had a date with Shirley Temple and took her to the Boulder City Sweet Shop. Upon graduating from Boulder High School, he was the only kid from his home town to enroll at UNR in 1945.
At the University of Nevada Reno he was known for his expertise playing the trumpet. The "good man with a toot" composed many songs, and the University adopted two of them: "Hello on the Hill" and "Wolfpack, Give 'Em Hell." Buck also organized a small jazz band that played for many college functions. A devoted member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, he once led a parade through the campus to rally votes for the S.A.E. candidate running for student body president. Sitting on top of a huge elephant playing his trumpet, his band walked alongside him next to the huge animal, carrying a large sign that read: "TEN TONS OF VOTES FOR SAE." He often said that his 4 years at UNR were the most fun and memorable of his life.
Buck and 14 other SAE grads formed a group they called "Showtime." Every two years they met somewhere in the world where they "raised the roof" and had a great reunion together for several days. A generous financial supporter of the SAE chapter house, Bill Buck was honored in 2011 as the Nevada Alpha SAE Hall of Fame inductee for his lifelong devotion to SAE.
After graduating from UNR in 1949 with a B.S. in Business Administration and a Minor in Music, Buck married his college sweetheart Eleanor. Starting out in a tiny apartment which they rented for only $40 a month, together they raised a family, built a home, and became involved in the Reno community. Bill Buck was an excellent public speaker as a member of Toastmasters, served as PTA President at Hunter Lake School, ran (but lost) for public office, sang in the church choir at First Baptist Church, sang in a barbershop quartet known as the "Pair O Dice Four," was the Director of the 1971 World Skibob Championships at Mt. Rose Ski Resort and part-owner of the Reno Aces Ice Hockey Team. He enjoyed birding, playing bridge, boating, exploring Nevada, attending stock car races, flying model airplanes on dry lakebeds, and floating down the Truckee River on an air mattress.
Known as a character who loved a good joke, he once lost 40 pounds to win a thousand dollar bet with his Pioneer Inn buddies and then threw a party with the winnings. The Pioneer Inn served as a "headquarters" of sorts for Buck and his friends; he was the first customer in the door when the Pioneer opened in 1968. Many real estate deals were completed in the Iron Sword Lounge scratched out on bar napkins. He loved social gatherings, and often wore funny hats and gag glasses around town to get a laugh. Buck's philosophy was to make a new friend every day, earning him many lifelong comrades.
William Buck built a very successful real estate business for some 60 years, with commercial developments in Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Las Vegas and Winnemucca. He maintained other business ventures in the states of Oregon, California, Arizona and Texas. He often shared how important the use of math was in his real estate business: "Of all the education I have had, including college, the use of math and typing have been the most useful to me."
An adventurer, he and his wife Ellie traveled the world extensively. He loved to explore new countries and visit the wonders of the world, bringing back souvenirs and mementos of his journeys from every continent. An entire room in his house was decorated with masks and spears from the wilds of Africa to the jungles of the Amazon, and his grandchildren were wide-eyed, fascinated by, (and a little afraid of) his collection. A member of the First Baptist Church on Foster Drive, recently renamed The Bridge, Bill always stood out when he attended services because he would wear shorts to church even in a snowstorm, and as a joke would put fake million dollar bills in the offering plate. His family is confident that he is now exploring the unimaginable wonders of heaven and enjoying every minute of it!
Bill Buck is survived by his three children: son Steve Buck of Reno, daughters Cathy Kendall (Bill) of Santa Barbara, CA, and Louise Corman (Jim) of Minneapolis, Kansas. He has 8 top-notch grandchildren, and 8 lively great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind his sister Marge David of Rigby, Idaho. Buck's family was important to him. He took them on trips every year at Christmas. They remember him for his funny stories, and hiring Mariachi bands to play at the dinner table. They feel incredibly fortunate to have had a father and grandfather who was generously supportive and active in their lives!
A private memorial celebration of Bill Buck's life will be held this summer at the family cabin at Cave Rock, Lake Tahoe. A memorial contribution in his honor may be given to the University of Nevada Wolfpack Marching Band, (1664 N. Virginia, Room 132, Reno, NV 89557). Bill was one-of-a-kind, and his vibrant personality will be sorely missed!
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William E. Buck
The city of Reno and the University of Nevada lost a full-of-life friend on May 1, 2014, with the passing of William "Bill" Buck, age 86, at his home in Reno. Bill grew up in Boulder City, Nevada, where his father helped build Boulder Dam. At only 5 years old he managed a Saturday Evening Post magazine route, which he delivered to neighbors in his little red wagon, and by age 10 he had built up the largest magazine subscription business in the state. As a youngster the sidewalks of Boulder City were so hot that he used to amaze the Boulder Dam tourists by frying an egg on the sidewalk. At 16 he was a cement laborer on Boulder Dam during the summer, a job that paid 70 cents an hour. Once he had a date with Shirley Temple and took her to the Boulder City Sweet Shop. Upon graduating from Boulder High School, he was the only kid from his home town to enroll at UNR in 1945.
At the University of Nevada Reno he was known for his expertise playing the trumpet. The "good man with a toot" composed many songs, and the University adopted two of them: "Hello on the Hill" and "Wolfpack, Give 'Em Hell." Buck also organized a small jazz band that played for many college functions. A devoted member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, he once led a parade through the campus to rally votes for the S.A.E. candidate running for student body president. Sitting on top of a huge elephant playing his trumpet, his band walked alongside him next to the huge animal, carrying a large sign that read: "TEN TONS OF VOTES FOR SAE." He often said that his 4 years at UNR were the most fun and memorable of his life.
Buck and 14 other SAE grads formed a group they called "Showtime." Every two years they met somewhere in the world where they "raised the roof" and had a great reunion together for several days. A generous financial supporter of the SAE chapter house, Bill Buck was honored in 2011 as the Nevada Alpha SAE Hall of Fame inductee for his lifelong devotion to SAE.
After graduating from UNR in 1949 with a B.S. in Business Administration and a Minor in Music, Buck married his college sweetheart Eleanor. Starting out in a tiny apartment which they rented for only $40 a month, together they raised a family, built a home, and became involved in the Reno community. Bill Buck was an excellent public speaker as a member of Toastmasters, served as PTA President at Hunter Lake School, ran (but lost) for public office, sang in the church choir at First Baptist Church, sang in a barbershop quartet known as the "Pair O Dice Four," was the Director of the 1971 World Skibob Championships at Mt. Rose Ski Resort and part-owner of the Reno Aces Ice Hockey Team. He enjoyed birding, playing bridge, boating, exploring Nevada, attending stock car races, flying model airplanes on dry lakebeds, and floating down the Truckee River on an air mattress.
Known as a character who loved a good joke, he once lost 40 pounds to win a thousand dollar bet with his Pioneer Inn buddies and then threw a party with the winnings. The Pioneer Inn served as a "headquarters" of sorts for Buck and his friends; he was the first customer in the door when the Pioneer opened in 1968. Many real estate deals were completed in the Iron Sword Lounge scratched out on bar napkins. He loved social gatherings, and often wore funny hats and gag glasses around town to get a laugh. Buck's philosophy was to make a new friend every day, earning him many lifelong comrades.
William Buck built a very successful real estate business for some 60 years, with commercial developments in Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Las Vegas and Winnemucca. He maintained other business ventures in the states of Oregon, California, Arizona and Texas. He often shared how important the use of math was in his real estate business: "Of all the education I have had, including college, the use of math and typing have been the most useful to me."
An adventurer, he and his wife Ellie traveled the world extensively. He loved to explore new countries and visit the wonders of the world, bringing back souvenirs and mementos of his journeys from every continent. An entire room in his house was decorated with masks and spears from the wilds of Africa to the jungles of the Amazon, and his grandchildren were wide-eyed, fascinated by, (and a little afraid of) his collection. A member of the First Baptist Church on Foster Drive, recently renamed The Bridge, Bill always stood out when he attended services because he would wear shorts to church even in a snowstorm, and as a joke would put fake million dollar bills in the offering plate. His family is confident that he is now exploring the unimaginable wonders of heaven and enjoying every minute of it!
Bill Buck is survived by his three children: son Steve Buck of Reno, daughters Cathy Kendall (Bill) of Santa Barbara, CA, and Louise Corman (Jim) of Minneapolis, Kansas. He has 8 top-notch grandchildren, and 8 lively great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind his sister Marge David of Rigby, Idaho. Buck's family was important to him. He took them on trips every year at Christmas. They remember him for his funny stories, and hiring Mariachi bands to play at the dinner table. They feel incredibly fortunate to have had a father and grandfather who was generously supportive and active in their lives!
A private memorial celebration of Bill Buck's life will be held this summer at the family cabin at Cave Rock, Lake Tahoe. A memorial contribution in his honor may be given to the University of Nevada Wolfpack Marching Band, (1664 N. Virginia, Room 132, Reno, NV 89557). Bill was one-of-a-kind, and his vibrant personality will be sorely missed!
Published in Reno Gazette-Journal from May 7 to May 11, 2014
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William E. Buck
The city of Reno and the University of Nevada lost a full-of-life friend on May 1, 2014, with the passing of William "Bill" Buck, age 86, at his home in Reno. Bill grew up in Boulder City, Nevada, where his father helped build Boulder Dam. At only 5 years old he managed a Saturday Evening Post magazine route, which he delivered to neighbors in his little red wagon, and by age 10 he had built up the largest magazine subscription business in the state. As a youngster the sidewalks of Boulder City were so hot that he used to amaze the Boulder Dam tourists by frying an egg on the sidewalk. At 16 he was a cement laborer on Boulder Dam during the summer, a job that paid 70 cents an hour. Once he had a date with Shirley Temple and took her to the Boulder City Sweet Shop. Upon graduating from Boulder High School, he was the only kid from his home town to enroll at UNR in 1945.
At the University of Nevada Reno he was known for his expertise playing the trumpet. The "good man with a toot" composed many songs, and the University adopted two of them: "Hello on the Hill" and "Wolfpack, Give 'Em Hell." Buck also organized a small jazz band that played for many college functions. A devoted member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, he once led a parade through the campus to rally votes for the S.A.E. candidate running for student body president. Sitting on top of a huge elephant playing his trumpet, his band walked alongside him next to the huge animal, carrying a large sign that read: "TEN TONS OF VOTES FOR SAE." He often said that his 4 years at UNR were the most fun and memorable of his life.
Buck and 14 other SAE grads formed a group they called "Showtime." Every two years they met somewhere in the world where they "raised the roof" and had a great reunion together for several days. A generous financial supporter of the SAE chapter house, Bill Buck was honored in 2011 as the Nevada Alpha SAE Hall of Fame inductee for his lifelong devotion to SAE.
After graduating from UNR in 1949 with a B.S. in Business Administration and a Minor in Music, Buck married his college sweetheart Eleanor. Starting out in a tiny apartment which they rented for only $40 a month, together they raised a family, built a home, and became involved in the Reno community. Bill Buck was an excellent public speaker as a member of Toastmasters, served as PTA President at Hunter Lake School, ran (but lost) for public office, sang in the church choir at First Baptist Church, sang in a barbershop quartet known as the "Pair O Dice Four," was the Director of the 1971 World Skibob Championships at Mt. Rose Ski Resort and part-owner of the Reno Aces Ice Hockey Team. He enjoyed birding, playing bridge, boating, exploring Nevada, attending stock car races, flying model airplanes on dry lakebeds, and floating down the Truckee River on an air mattress.
Known as a character who loved a good joke, he once lost 40 pounds to win a thousand dollar bet with his Pioneer Inn buddies and then threw a party with the winnings. The Pioneer Inn served as a "headquarters" of sorts for Buck and his friends; he was the first customer in the door when the Pioneer opened in 1968. Many real estate deals were completed in the Iron Sword Lounge scratched out on bar napkins. He loved social gatherings, and often wore funny hats and gag glasses around town to get a laugh. Buck's philosophy was to make a new friend every day, earning him many lifelong comrades.
William Buck built a very successful real estate business for some 60 years, with commercial developments in Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Las Vegas and Winnemucca. He maintained other business ventures in the states of Oregon, California, Arizona and Texas. He often shared how important the use of math was in his real estate business: "Of all the education I have had, including college, the use of math and typing have been the most useful to me."
An adventurer, he and his wife Ellie traveled the world extensively. He loved to explore new countries and visit the wonders of the world, bringing back souvenirs and mementos of his journeys from every continent. An entire room in his house was decorated with masks and spears from the wilds of Africa to the jungles of the Amazon, and his grandchildren were wide-eyed, fascinated by, (and a little afraid of) his collection. A member of the First Baptist Church on Foster Drive, recently renamed The Bridge, Bill always stood out when he attended services because he would wear shorts to church even in a snowstorm, and as a joke would put fake million dollar bills in the offering plate. His family is confident that he is now exploring the unimaginable wonders of heaven and enjoying every minute of it!
Bill Buck is survived by his three children: son Steve Buck of Reno, daughters Cathy Kendall (Bill) of Santa Barbara, CA, and Louise Corman (Jim) of Minneapolis, Kansas. He has 8 top-notch grandchildren, and 8 lively great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind his sister Marge David of Rigby, Idaho. Buck's family was important to him. He took them on trips every year at Christmas. They remember him for his funny stories, and hiring Mariachi bands to play at the dinner table. They feel incredibly fortunate to have had a father and grandfather who was generously supportive and active in their lives!
A private memorial celebration of Bill Buck's life will be held this summer at the family cabin at Cave Rock, Lake Tahoe. A memorial contribution in his honor may be given to the University of Nevada Wolfpack Marching Band, (1664 N. Virginia, Room 132, Reno, NV 89557). Bill was one-of-a-kind, and his vibrant personality will be sorely missed!
Published in Reno Gazette-Journal from May 7 to May 11, 2014
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William E. Buck
The city of Reno and the University of Nevada lost a full-of-life friend on May 1, 2014, with the passing of William "Bill" Buck, age 86, at his home in Reno. Bill grew up in Boulder City, Nevada, where his father helped build Boulder Dam. At only 5 years old he managed a Saturday Evening Post magazine route, which he delivered to neighbors in his little red wagon, and by age 10 he had built up the largest magazine subscription business in the state. As a youngster the sidewalks of Boulder City were so hot that he used to amaze the Boulder Dam tourists by frying an egg on the sidewalk. At 16 he was a cement laborer on Boulder Dam during the summer, a job that paid 70 cents an hour. Once he had a date with Shirley Temple and took her to the Boulder City Sweet Shop. Upon graduating from Boulder High School, he was the only kid from his home town to enroll at UNR in 1945.
At the University of Nevada Reno he was known for his expertise playing the trumpet. The "good man with a toot" composed many songs, and the University adopted two of them: "Hello on the Hill" and "Wolfpack, Give 'Em Hell." Buck also organized a small jazz band that played for many college functions. A devoted member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, he once led a parade through the campus to rally votes for the S.A.E. candidate running for student body president. Sitting on top of a huge elephant playing his trumpet, his band walked alongside him next to the huge animal, carrying a large sign that read: "TEN TONS OF VOTES FOR SAE." He often said that his 4 years at UNR were the most fun and memorable of his life.
Buck and 14 other SAE grads formed a group they called "Showtime." Every two years they met somewhere in the world where they "raised the roof" and had a great reunion together for several days. A generous financial supporter of the SAE chapter house, Bill Buck was honored in 2011 as the Nevada Alpha SAE Hall of Fame inductee for his lifelong devotion to SAE.
After graduating from UNR in 1949 with a B.S. in Business Administration and a Minor in Music, Buck married his college sweetheart Eleanor. Starting out in a tiny apartment which they rented for only $40 a month, together they raised a family, built a home, and became involved in the Reno community. Bill Buck was an excellent public speaker as a member of Toastmasters, served as PTA President at Hunter Lake School, ran (but lost) for public office, sang in the church choir at First Baptist Church, sang in a barbershop quartet known as the "Pair O Dice Four," was the Director of the 1971 World Skibob Championships at Mt. Rose Ski Resort and part-owner of the Reno Aces Ice Hockey Team. He enjoyed birding, playing bridge, boating, exploring Nevada, attending stock car races, flying model airplanes on dry lakebeds, and floating down the Truckee River on an air mattress.
Known as a character who loved a good joke, he once lost 40 pounds to win a thousand dollar bet with his Pioneer Inn buddies and then threw a party with the winnings. The Pioneer Inn served as a "headquarters" of sorts for Buck and his friends; he was the first customer in the door when the Pioneer opened in 1968. Many real estate deals were completed in the Iron Sword Lounge scratched out on bar napkins. He loved social gatherings, and often wore funny hats and gag glasses around town to get a laugh. Buck's philosophy was to make a new friend every day, earning him many lifelong comrades.
William Buck built a very successful real estate business for some 60 years, with commercial developments in Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Las Vegas and Winnemucca. He maintained other business ventures in the states of Oregon, California, Arizona and Texas. He often shared how important the use of math was in his real estate business: "Of all the education I have had, including college, the use of math and typing have been the most useful to me."
An adventurer, he and his wife Ellie traveled the world extensively. He loved to explore new countries and visit the wonders of the world, bringing back souvenirs and mementos of his journeys from every continent. An entire room in his house was decorated with masks and spears from the wilds of Africa to the jungles of the Amazon, and his grandchildren were wide-eyed, fascinated by, (and a little afraid of) his collection. A member of the First Baptist Church on Foster Drive, recently renamed The Bridge, Bill always stood out when he attended services because he would wear shorts to church even in a snowstorm, and as a joke would put fake million dollar bills in the offering plate. His family is confident that he is now exploring the unimaginable wonders of heaven and enjoying every minute of it!
Bill Buck is survived by his three children: son Steve Buck of Reno, daughters Cathy Kendall (Bill) of Santa Barbara, CA, and Louise Corman (Jim) of Minneapolis, Kansas. He has 8 top-notch grandchildren, and 8 lively great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind his sister Marge David of Rigby, Idaho. Buck's family was important to him. He took them on trips every year at Christmas. They remember him for his funny stories, and hiring Mariachi bands to play at the dinner table. They feel incredibly fortunate to have had a father and grandfather who was generously supportive and active in their lives!
A private memorial celebration of Bill Buck's life will be held this summer at the family cabin at Cave Rock, Lake Tahoe. A memorial contribution in his honor may be given to the University of Nevada Wolfpack Marching Band, (1664 N. Virginia, Room 132, Reno, NV 89557). Bill was one-of-a-kind, and his vibrant personality will be sorely missed!
Published in Reno Gazette-Journal from May 7 to May 11, 2014
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William E. Buck
The city of Reno and the University of Nevada lost a full-of-life friend on May 1, 2014, with the passing of William "Bill" Buck, age 86, at his home in Reno. Bill grew up in Boulder City, Nevada, where his father helped build Boulder Dam. At only 5 years old he managed a Saturday Evening Post magazine route, which he delivered to neighbors in his little red wagon, and by age 10 he had built up the largest magazine subscription business in the state. As a youngster the sidewalks of Boulder City were so hot that he used to amaze the Boulder Dam tourists by frying an egg on the sidewalk. At 16 he was a cement laborer on Boulder Dam during the summer, a job that paid 70 cents an hour. Once he had a date with Shirley Temple and took her to the Boulder City Sweet Shop. Upon graduating from Boulder High School, he was the only kid from his home town to enroll at UNR in 1945.
At the University of Nevada Reno he was known for his expertise playing the trumpet. The "good man with a toot" composed many songs, and the University adopted two of them: "Hello on the Hill" and "Wolfpack, Give 'Em Hell." Buck also organized a small jazz band that played for many college functions. A devoted member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, he once led a parade through the campus to rally votes for the S.A.E. candidate running for student body president. Sitting on top of a huge elephant playing his trumpet, his band walked alongside him next to the huge animal, carrying a large sign that read: "TEN TONS OF VOTES FOR SAE." He often said that his 4 years at UNR were the most fun and memorable of his life.
Buck and 14 other SAE grads formed a group they called "Showtime." Every two years they met somewhere in the world where they "raised the roof" and had a great reunion together for several days. A generous financial supporter of the SAE chapter house, Bill Buck was honored in 2011 as the Nevada Alpha SAE Hall of Fame inductee for his lifelong devotion to SAE.
After graduating from UNR in 1949 with a B.S. in Business Administration and a Minor in Music, Buck married his college sweetheart Eleanor. Starting out in a tiny apartment which they rented for only $40 a month, together they raised a family, built a home, and became involved in the Reno community. Bill Buck was an excellent public speaker as a member of Toastmasters, served as PTA President at Hunter Lake School, ran (but lost) for public office, sang in the church choir at First Baptist Church, sang in a barbershop quartet known as the "Pair O Dice Four," was the Director of the 1971 World Skibob Championships at Mt. Rose Ski Resort and part-owner of the Reno Aces Ice Hockey Team. He enjoyed birding, playing bridge, boating, exploring Nevada, attending stock car races, flying model airplanes on dry lakebeds, and floating down the Truckee River on an air mattress.
Known as a character who loved a good joke, he once lost 40 pounds to win a thousand dollar bet with his Pioneer Inn buddies and then threw a party with the winnings. The Pioneer Inn served as a "headquarters" of sorts for Buck and his friends; he was the first customer in the door when the Pioneer opened in 1968. Many real estate deals were completed in the Iron Sword Lounge scratched out on bar napkins. He loved social gatherings, and often wore funny hats and gag glasses around town to get a laugh. Buck's philosophy was to make a new friend every day, earning him many lifelong comrades.
William Buck built a very successful real estate business for some 60 years, with commercial developments in Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Las Vegas and Winnemucca. He maintained other business ventures in the states of Oregon, California, Arizona and Texas. He often shared how important the use of math was in his real estate business: "Of all the education I have had, including college, the use of math and typing have been the most useful to me."
An adventurer, he and his wife Ellie traveled the world extensively. He loved to explore new countries and visit the wonders of the world, bringing back souvenirs and mementos of his journeys from every continent. An entire room in his house was decorated with masks and spears from the wilds of Africa to the jungles of the Amazon, and his grandchildren were wide-eyed, fascinated by, (and a little afraid of) his collection. A member of the First Baptist Church on Foster Drive, recently renamed The Bridge, Bill always stood out when he attended services because he would wear shorts to church even in a snowstorm, and as a joke would put fake million dollar bills in the offering plate. His family is confident that he is now exploring the unimaginable wonders of heaven and enjoying every minute of it!
Bill Buck is survived by his three children: son Steve Buck of Reno, daughters Cathy Kendall (Bill) of Santa Barbara, CA, and Louise Corman (Jim) of Minneapolis, Kansas. He has 8 top-notch grandchildren, and 8 lively great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind his sister Marge David of Rigby, Idaho. Buck's family was important to him. He took them on trips every year at Christmas. They remember him for his funny stories, and hiring Mariachi bands to play at the dinner table. They feel incredibly fortunate to have had a father and grandfather who was generously supportive and active in their lives!
A private memorial celebration of Bill Buck's life will be held this summer at the family cabin at Cave Rock, Lake Tahoe. A memorial contribution in his honor may be given to the University of Nevada Wolfpack Marching Band, (1664 N. Virginia, Room 132, Reno, NV 89557). Bill was one-of-a-kind, and his vibrant personality will be sorely missed!
Published in Reno Gazette-Journal from May 7 to May 11, 2014
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William E. Buck
The city of Reno and the University of Nevada lost a full-of-life friend on May 1, 2014, with the passing of William "Bill" Buck, age 86, at his home in Reno. Bill grew up in Boulder City, Nevada, where his father helped build Boulder Dam. At only 5 years old he managed a Saturday Evening Post magazine route, which he delivered to neighbors in his little red wagon, and by age 10 he had built up the largest magazine subscription business in the state. As a youngster the sidewalks of Boulder City were so hot that he used to amaze the Boulder Dam tourists by frying an egg on the sidewalk. At 16 he was a cement laborer on Boulder Dam during the summer, a job that paid 70 cents an hour. Once he had a date with Shirley Temple and took her to the Boulder City Sweet Shop. Upon graduating from Boulder High School, he was the only kid from his home town to enroll at UNR in 1945.
At the University of Nevada Reno he was known for his expertise playing the trumpet. The "good man with a toot" composed many songs, and the University adopted two of them: "Hello on the Hill" and "Wolfpack, Give 'Em Hell." Buck also organized a small jazz band that played for many college functions. A devoted member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, he once led a parade through the campus to rally votes for the S.A.E. candidate running for student body president. Sitting on top of a huge elephant playing his trumpet, his band walked alongside him next to the huge animal, carrying a large sign that read: "TEN TONS OF VOTES FOR SAE." He often said that his 4 years at UNR were the most fun and memorable of his life.
Buck and 14 other SAE grads formed a group they called "Showtime." Every two years they met somewhere in the world where they "raised the roof" and had a great reunion together for several days. A generous financial supporter of the SAE chapter house, Bill Buck was honored in 2011 as the Nevada Alpha SAE Hall of Fame inductee for his lifelong devotion to SAE.
After graduating from UNR in 1949 with a B.S. in Business Administration and a Minor in Music, Buck married his college sweetheart Eleanor. Starting out in a tiny apartment which they rented for only $40 a month, together they raised a family, built a home, and became involved in the Reno community. Bill Buck was an excellent public speaker as a member of Toastmasters, served as PTA President at Hunter Lake School, ran (but lost) for public office, sang in the church choir at First Baptist Church, sang in a barbershop quartet known as the "Pair O Dice Four," was the Director of the 1971 World Skibob Championships at Mt. Rose Ski Resort and part-owner of the Reno Aces Ice Hockey Team. He enjoyed birding, playing bridge, boating, exploring Nevada, attending stock car races, flying model airplanes on dry lakebeds, and floating down the Truckee River on an air mattress.
Known as a character who loved a good joke, he once lost 40 pounds to win a thousand dollar bet with his Pioneer Inn buddies and then threw a party with the winnings. The Pioneer Inn served as a "headquarters" of sorts for Buck and his friends; he was the first customer in the door when the Pioneer opened in 1968. Many real estate deals were completed in the Iron Sword Lounge scratched out on bar napkins. He loved social gatherings, and often wore funny hats and gag glasses around town to get a laugh. Buck's philosophy was to make a new friend every day, earning him many lifelong comrades.
William Buck built a very successful real estate business for some 60 years, with commercial developments in Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Las Vegas and Winnemucca. He maintained other business ventures in the states of Oregon, California, Arizona and Texas. He often shared how important the use of math was in his real estate business: "Of all the education I have had, including college, the use of math and typing have been the most useful to me."
An adventurer, he and his wife Ellie traveled the world extensively. He loved to explore new countries and visit the wonders of the world, bringing back souvenirs and mementos of his journeys from every continent. An entire room in his house was decorated with masks and spears from the wilds of Africa to the jungles of the Amazon, and his grandchildren were wide-eyed, fascinated by, (and a little afraid of) his collection. A member of the First Baptist Church on Foster Drive, recently renamed The Bridge, Bill always stood out when he attended services because he would wear shorts to church even in a snowstorm, and as a joke would put fake million dollar bills in the offering plate. His family is confident that he is now exploring the unimaginable wonders of heaven and enjoying every minute of it!
Bill Buck is survived by his three children: son Steve Buck of Reno, daughters Cathy Kendall (Bill) of Santa Barbara, CA, and Louise Corman (Jim) of Minneapolis, Kansas. He has 8 top-notch grandchildren, and 8 lively great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind his sister Marge David of Rigby, Idaho. Buck's family was important to him. He took them on trips every year at Christmas. They remember him for his funny stories, and hiring Mariachi bands to play at the dinner table. They feel incredibly fortunate to have had a father and grandfather who was generously supportive and active in their lives!
A private memorial celebration of Bill Buck's life will be held this summer at the family cabin at Cave Rock, Lake Tahoe. A memorial contribution in his honor may be given to the University of Nevada Wolfpack Marching Band, (1664 N. Virginia, Room 132, Reno, NV 89557). Bill was one-of-a-kind, and his vibrant personality will be sorely missed!
Published in Reno Gazette-Journal from May 7 to May 11, 2014
- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/rgj/obituary.aspx?n=william-buck&pid=170936289&eid=sp_ommatch#sthash.bHcvjCTq.dpuf
William E. Buck
The city of Reno and the University of Nevada lost a full-of-life friend on May 1, 2014, with the passing of William "Bill" Buck, age 86, at his home in Reno. Bill grew up in Boulder City, Nevada, where his father helped build Boulder Dam. At only 5 years old he managed a Saturday Evening Post magazine route, which he delivered to neighbors in his little red wagon, and by age 10 he had built up the largest magazine subscription business in the state. As a youngster the sidewalks of Boulder City were so hot that he used to amaze the Boulder Dam tourists by frying an egg on the sidewalk. At 16 he was a cement laborer on Boulder Dam during the summer, a job that paid 70 cents an hour. Once he had a date with Shirley Temple and took her to the Boulder City Sweet Shop. Upon graduating from Boulder High School, he was the only kid from his home town to enroll at UNR in 1945.
At the University of Nevada Reno he was known for his expertise playing the trumpet. The "good man with a toot" composed many songs, and the University adopted two of them: "Hello on the Hill" and "Wolfpack, Give 'Em Hell." Buck also organized a small jazz band that played for many college functions. A devoted member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, he once led a parade through the campus to rally votes for the S.A.E. candidate running for student body president. Sitting on top of a huge elephant playing his trumpet, his band walked alongside him next to the huge animal, carrying a large sign that read: "TEN TONS OF VOTES FOR SAE." He often said that his 4 years at UNR were the most fun and memorable of his life.
Buck and 14 other SAE grads formed a group they called "Showtime." Every two years they met somewhere in the world where they "raised the roof" and had a great reunion together for several days. A generous financial supporter of the SAE chapter house, Bill Buck was honored in 2011 as the Nevada Alpha SAE Hall of Fame inductee for his lifelong devotion to SAE.
After graduating from UNR in 1949 with a B.S. in Business Administration and a Minor in Music, Buck married his college sweetheart Eleanor. Starting out in a tiny apartment which they rented for only $40 a month, together they raised a family, built a home, and became involved in the Reno community. Bill Buck was an excellent public speaker as a member of Toastmasters, served as PTA President at Hunter Lake School, ran (but lost) for public office, sang in the church choir at First Baptist Church, sang in a barbershop quartet known as the "Pair O Dice Four," was the Director of the 1971 World Skibob Championships at Mt. Rose Ski Resort and part-owner of the Reno Aces Ice Hockey Team. He enjoyed birding, playing bridge, boating, exploring Nevada, attending stock car races, flying model airplanes on dry lakebeds, and floating down the Truckee River on an air mattress.
Known as a character who loved a good joke, he once lost 40 pounds to win a thousand dollar bet with his Pioneer Inn buddies and then threw a party with the winnings. The Pioneer Inn served as a "headquarters" of sorts for Buck and his friends; he was the first customer in the door when the Pioneer opened in 1968. Many real estate deals were completed in the Iron Sword Lounge scratched out on bar napkins. He loved social gatherings, and often wore funny hats and gag glasses around town to get a laugh. Buck's philosophy was to make a new friend every day, earning him many lifelong comrades.
William Buck built a very successful real estate business for some 60 years, with commercial developments in Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Las Vegas and Winnemucca. He maintained other business ventures in the states of Oregon, California, Arizona and Texas. He often shared how important the use of math was in his real estate business: "Of all the education I have had, including college, the use of math and typing have been the most useful to me."
An adventurer, he and his wife Ellie traveled the world extensively. He loved to explore new countries and visit the wonders of the world, bringing back souvenirs and mementos of his journeys from every continent. An entire room in his house was decorated with masks and spears from the wilds of Africa to the jungles of the Amazon, and his grandchildren were wide-eyed, fascinated by, (and a little afraid of) his collection. A member of the First Baptist Church on Foster Drive, recently renamed The Bridge, Bill always stood out when he attended services because he would wear shorts to church even in a snowstorm, and as a joke would put fake million dollar bills in the offering plate. His family is confident that he is now exploring the unimaginable wonders of heaven and enjoying every minute of it!
Bill Buck is survived by his three children: son Steve Buck of Reno, daughters Cathy Kendall (Bill) of Santa Barbara, CA, and Louise Corman (Jim) of Minneapolis, Kansas. He has 8 top-notch grandchildren, and 8 lively great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind his sister Marge David of Rigby, Idaho. Buck's family was important to him. He took them on trips every year at Christmas. They remember him for his funny stories, and hiring Mariachi bands to play at the dinner table. They feel incredibly fortunate to have had a father and grandfather who was generously supportive and active in their lives!
A private memorial celebration of Bill Buck's life will be held this summer at the family cabin at Cave Rock, Lake Tahoe. A memorial contribution in his honor may be given to the University of Nevada Wolfpack Marching Band, (1664 N. Virginia, Room 132, Reno, NV 89557). Bill was one-of-a-kind, and his vibrant personality will be sorely missed!
Published in Reno Gazette-Journal from May 7 to May 11, 2014
- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/rgj/obituary.aspx?n=william-buck&pid=170936289&eid=sp_ommatch#sthash.bHcvjCTq.dpuf
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Jimmy Widner (1958)
Here is a neat picture from early 40s of the BC Dance Band .. Bill on the trumpet .. Members read like a who is who of BCHS old timers.