William C. Sterner died Mar. 31, 2008 of a massive coronary in Bolder, CO.  He was the beloved husband of Patricia Brownell Sterner, loving father to Gillian, Jeffrey, Brian, and Cristen, adored grandfather of Jack and Preslie Anne.

He was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA by William and Dorothea Sterner.  Bill enjoyed a happy upbringing as the youngest of four children.  Upon graduation from Duquesne Univ. in 1962, Bill joined the Peace Corps, where he served in Ecuador, Venezuela, and Columbia helping villagers set up financial cooperatives.

A long career in credit unions culminated in his position as CEO of Elevations Credit Union in Bolder and Chair of the Credit Union of Colorado.  Bill was also a respected community leader, serving on the Boulder Economic Council and on the board of the Community Foundation Serving Bolder County.

Bill's life focus, though, was his family.  He raised four wonderful children, who he inspired but also inspired him to balance his successes as a business leader with his duties as a father.  Bill was cherished by his wife, Pat, with whom he traveled the globe in search of good wine, local foods and great adventures,  Bill was a generous man who loved a good joke and was always quick to tell a bad one.  Most of all, Bill Sterner lived his life in service to others and leaves a legacy of selflessness that will be carried on by his family, his colleagues, and his friends.  Bill will be terribly missed and most lovingly remembered.

Bill is survived by his wife;  his four children;  his two grandchildren;  his three sisters anne, Katie and Judy;  many nephews and nieces;  and his faithful dog, touser.