I just found out- Billy, Adam, Michael and I used to hang out (with another friend, Gary) all the time a long time ago. I'm sorry to hear of his passing. May he rest in peace.
I was friends with Bill mostly after high school. It was of great sadness that I heard of his passing. I remember Bill as a very friendly guy with a lot of energy. He sort of reminded me of Steve Martin in the old SNL days. He was just a "wild and crazy guy". Bill sold me my first motorcycle, a 1967 Yamaha 305 Big Bear Scrambler. As a matter of fact, I eventually left him the bike to sell for me when I went abroad in 1972. Inevitably he sold it for parts and received $40 for it. I never received a penny from that money. Bill, wherever you might be, I now officially absolve you of this obligation.
In the early 70s, billy bowman and i shared a house in takoma park for a short time . . . he was a cool dude and i remember he had gone to work for an upstart in the broadcasting industry. . .. i wish i had kept up with billy over the years . .. i hear he spent his entire career with that upstart not for profit - PBS!
his family, friends and colleagues lost a good one . . . rest in peace, billy
I previously wrote about Bill here, but those comments got lost when a proper obituary was posted. So some of this is repetitious.
Bill and I met in Mr. Bronson's English class in 12th grade. He had just moved to the area from Massachusetts. We started hanging out and talking, often in the grove between classes, and Bill, Mike Travis and I roomed together on the Senior Class Trip in Montreal. After that triop, the three of us became fast friends, along with Dennis Miller, who had been a friend of Mike's. Over the next 10 years or so, we had so many great times, often involving camping, fishing, music and roadtrips. Our circle intersected with other Blair alumni, including Dave Elvove, Doug Kazdoy, Doug Boyd and others. I met my first wife when she moved into the house Dave Elvove and Bill lived in. While I kept in touch with Bill through the years, we only saw each other occasionally in the last twenty or so years, after he got married and got heavily involved with his growing family, work and neighborhood activities. He worked for around 40 years for PBS as an electronics engineer. At his funeral yesterday, it was great to see his family and friends and learn more about Bill's later life. He had obviously continued his deep interest in camping, fishing and all things outdoors, he volunteered for the paralympics (skiing), and was active in other volunteer work through his church. I will miss him.
Here's an eye opener for you- the B.F. in Billy's full name, stands for BooneFife (sp.?). He told me personally, that he was related to Daniel Boone- (really). This might help explain Billy's outdoor love and expertise.
Dennis Miller
I just found out- Billy, Adam, Michael and I used to hang out (with another friend, Gary) all the time a long time ago. I'm sorry to hear of his passing. May he rest in peace.
Douglas Kazdoy
I was friends with Bill mostly after high school. It was of great sadness that I heard of his passing. I remember Bill as a very friendly guy with a lot of energy. He sort of reminded me of Steve Martin in the old SNL days. He was just a "wild and crazy guy". Bill sold me my first motorcycle, a 1967 Yamaha 305 Big Bear Scrambler. As a matter of fact, I eventually left him the bike to sell for me when I went abroad in 1972. Inevitably he sold it for parts and received $40 for it. I never received a penny from that money. Bill, wherever you might be, I now officially absolve you of this obligation.
Bill, you will be missed!
David Elvove
In the early 70s, billy bowman and i shared a house in takoma park for a short time . . . he was a cool dude and i remember he had gone to work for an upstart in the broadcasting industry. . .. i wish i had kept up with billy over the years . .. i hear he spent his entire career with that upstart not for profit - PBS!
his family, friends and colleagues lost a good one . . . rest in peace, billy
Adam Myers
I previously wrote about Bill here, but those comments got lost when a proper obituary was posted. So some of this is repetitious.
Bill and I met in Mr. Bronson's English class in 12th grade. He had just moved to the area from Massachusetts. We started hanging out and talking, often in the grove between classes, and Bill, Mike Travis and I roomed together on the Senior Class Trip in Montreal. After that triop, the three of us became fast friends, along with Dennis Miller, who had been a friend of Mike's. Over the next 10 years or so, we had so many great times, often involving camping, fishing, music and roadtrips. Our circle intersected with other Blair alumni, including Dave Elvove, Doug Kazdoy, Doug Boyd and others. I met my first wife when she moved into the house Dave Elvove and Bill lived in. While I kept in touch with Bill through the years, we only saw each other occasionally in the last twenty or so years, after he got married and got heavily involved with his growing family, work and neighborhood activities. He worked for around 40 years for PBS as an electronics engineer. At his funeral yesterday, it was great to see his family and friends and learn more about Bill's later life. He had obviously continued his deep interest in camping, fishing and all things outdoors, he volunteered for the paralympics (skiing), and was active in other volunteer work through his church. I will miss him.
Dennis Miller
Here's an eye opener for you- the B.F. in Billy's full name, stands for BooneFife (sp.?). He told me personally, that he was related to Daniel Boone- (really). This might help explain Billy's outdoor love and expertise.