William Lathrop

Bill was one of my best friends and like a brother. He would always end our hangouts or conversations with a hug and say, "Love ya, sis." Bill was a gem. We could sit on my couch until 6-7 am and just talk about anything and everything. He had the best sense of humor and could always make people laugh. I remember when my foster dad passed away. The same day within minutes my dog was hit by a car and killed and Bill was one of the first to tell me he was there. He told me he made me a bunch of cookies with his mom...Then he ate them all before I could see him. Which always made me laugh because...Well. It was just my Bill. I knew they would be gone before I was able to see him! I also remember I had a party at my house and all of a sudden we all started wondering where he was. We thought he maybe went to take a walk in my huge backyard because his shoes were still there and it was nice outside. Nope. Bill ninja'ed out without his shoes and without saying goodbye to anyone. There were so many wonderful qualities about him, I could take up this whole wall writing about memories. He just wanted to make everyone laugh, he wanted to love everyone. He never wanted to lose touch with anyone either. I saw him last week for a few hours after work and I wish I would have known it would have been our last. But I am glad I was able to get a hug and tell him I loved him. My condolences go to his family. There are many of us who he has touched. I'm so glad I had many memories and a lot of time with him. I love you, buddy. You were the best friend a girl could have.

We are so sorry for you loss. May God comfort and bless you.

Bill helped me through so many things. He was my rock recently. He gave me strength and inspired me. My love for him was just beginning, but it was on fire. One day, at work, I made 4 people laugh in unison. It was AWESOME. I was so proud of myself. After they walked away, I said "OMG! Bill, did you see that?! I totally made all of them laugh at once - that was so AWESOME" he replied with "you are SUCH a dork" & "dorkasorus" I loved it when he called me that. I knew it was his way of saying how much he cared for me. His way of saying that I was special. He told me that forever, he was going to remind me of this day & tease me but only in private. I thought he'd laugh that I shared this memory with everyone. He'd say "ok dork." Id say "i may be a dork, but you're a dork lover" and he'd reply "you know it" and give me a kiss. My heart is broken. I miss him. So so badly.

Bill was such a wonderful person. I always appreciated his company. We were becoming pretty good friends. I'm going to miss seeing him at work and hanging out enjoying many laughs with him. It's really difficult to lose a person that you have so much respect admiration for! Love you Bill, I will honor your hard work and push myself when I'm in the gym. I know your one of a kind, but I really hope I meet more people that are as amazing as you Are!! Your friend always Korey Brandon, Brandon Korey

While we did not know your dear son personally, it sounds like there were so many folks who's lives he so positively affected. What a beautiful soul he has. We are wrapping you all with prayer for peace and comfort in this terrible loss and as time passes may there be more smiles than tears.