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William Dewar III Obituary

It is bittersweet to announce the passing of a very loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. William Nelson Dewar III, 62, passed away on September 19, 2013, after a 25-year struggle with Multiple Sclerosis.

He was born October 13, 1950, in Aurora, Colorado, to William Nelson and Marjorie Belle (Mussetter) Dewar Jr. On January 4, 1972, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Judy Kay McClure, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. A1968 graduate of Mitchell High School, he attended one year at Colorado State University in Pueblo before enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps on November 3, 1969. Bill served his country during the Vietnam War as a Communications Specialist stationed at Camp Pendleton, California, and Okinawa Prefecture before being honorably discharged on November 3, 1972.

Bill and Judy returned to Colorado Springs where Bill attended Pikes Peak Community College and upon graduation was employed as a welder/mechanic with Baab Steel for a decade and then R.E. Monks Construction.

Bill loved the game of softball and played on the Merchants and Good Riddance Leagues until he was no longer physically able. It was often said his children were weaned on home plate because that is where you could always find him outside of work.

He is survived by his angelic wife of 41 years, Judy; his caring daughter, Sandra Dewar and significant other of Colorado Springs; his proud son Robert Dewar and significant other of Monument, Colorado; two doting sisters, Linda Larsen, Monument, Colorado; and Patricia Mirehouse, Colorado Springs; four nieces, two great-nieces, four great-nephews; and the compassionate staff at the Union Printers Home.

He was preceded in death by both parents.

Bill never complained and if asked he was always "good." Those fortunate to have known him cherish the memory of his quiet strength, tolerance, patience, kind heart, and gentle soul. Semper Fi, Bill, play ball until we meet again.

A Memorial Service with Military Honors officiated by Sandy & Bob Dewar, will be held at 11AM on Thursday, September 26, 2013, at Evergreen Funeral Home, 1830 E. Fountain Blvd. with a reception immediately following at the same location.

Memorials may be made in Bill's honor to the Union Printers Home, 101 South Union Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80910 (719-634-3711)

Published by The Gazette on Sep. 25, 2013.
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I miss you and hold our memories in my heart!

Patti Mirehouse

Sister

September 19, 2019

Dad, I will miss you & am so happy for the times I had with you. I love you.
Your daughter-in-law,
Mabel

October 3, 2013

Dad,
I miss you daily.
I am SO happy that you are free of that which held you here for the time it did.
Where you were no longer able to walk, you now are flying.
Where you were barely able to speak,
you are now guiding...watching over each & every one of us. (Lucky us to have,yet another Angel!)
Forever, you will be in my heart & the very core of my thoughts.
I love you Dad!
Your daughter, San

Daughter Dewar

October 3, 2013

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Bill ... another angel whose name we know. I was always so proud of you. Memories, and there are some doozies, now fill that special place in my heart that was yours since the day you were born. I will always miss you little bro. Give mom and dad a hug for me. xoxo

Patti Dewar Mirehouse

October 1, 2013

Judy,Sandy and Bob, My thoughts and prayers go out to you...Bill was one of the kindest , caring, most loving person I knew..I loved him like my own dad..He will be missed greatly and will always hold a special place in my heart..rest in peace Bill..love ya...

Jody Harbin

September 28, 2013

The ones we love go on in our hearts.
The 2nd floor staff is going to miss 'Billy D'.

Kim Sawtelle

September 28, 2013

Judy, Bob, Sandy & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May all of the great memories keep Bill in our hearts always. Celebrate his life.

Barb & Zeke

September 27, 2013

Judy, Sandy and Bobby, My Thoughts and Prayers are with you at this time, what a Great person that I was able to know in this lifetime and yes lots of great softball moments to be able to share with him. Proud to have been able to know Billy.

Doug Trondson

September 26, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you a special guardian angel to watch over you guys! I will always remember you covered in Sponge Bob stickers courtesy of little kiara on your birthday! Dewar family you our in my thoughts and prayers

angel tilger

September 25, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

September 25, 2013

Judy, Sandy, and Bobby - my thoughts and prayers are with you. So many good memories of our softball days.

Sue Rhea

September 25, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Marge & Doris

September 25, 2013

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