"Dee and Dave, I want to express my sympathy about your dad's passing. I have fond memories of he and your mom from when you lived in Oelwein on Elm Street. Lou (my dad) died shortly after Bill did on March 24th. They are probably enjoying a beer and a game of golf together in heaven! Emily Pirillo Cowdrick"
In loving memory of
William 'Bill' Keith Hemphill
March 7, 2014
William 'Bill' Keith Hemphill
STERLING, Colorado--William 'Bill' Keith Hemphill, 89, of Sterling, Colorado, passed away on March 7, 2014, in Centennial, after a brief illness.
Funeral Service will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, 2014, at Tennant Funeral Home in Sterling, Colorado. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice of the Plains, 100 Broadway, Sterling, CO 80751, www.hospiceoftheplains.org.
Bill was born near Fontanelle, Iowa, in 1924. He married Carol Bayman on December 27, 1949. They were married almost 47 years, until Carol's passing in 1996. To this union were born two children, David and Dee Ann.
Bill worked for Iowa Electric Light and Power Company for almost 40 years. He began in Greenfield, Iowa, and transferred to Oelwein and Muscatine, Iowa, and finally was transferred to Sterling, Colorado, in 1977, where he retired.
Bill was industrious in his volunteer efforts. Bill served as President of the Rocky Mountain Gas Association. He was involved in Rotary, Chambers of Commerce, Hospice of the Plains, the Elks and Shriners. He was very active in volunteering with Hospice.
Bill is survived by Dave (Cindy) Hemphill of Pensacola, Florida, and Dee Ann (Pete) Torres of Centennial, Colorado; and grandchildren Claire and Allison Hemphill, and Brian and William Torres.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; his brothers; and a sister.
Tributes
"Dee, Pete, Dave, and Cindy, my condolences, thoughts and prayers. Your parents always made us feel at home whenever we were in your home,they were generous, thoughtful and fun. They leave you with a great legacy. "
"Dear Family, Sorry to hear about your DAD. To Dee and Dave , From an old class72 mate, Very Sincerely, Rod McCullough"
"Lot's of good memories. Rest in peace old friend."
"FROM MONTICELLO, IA. I HAVE LOST A VERY GOOD FRIEND ( HIS WORDS THAT I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR A HAMMER HEAD) MY CONDOLENCE TO THE FAMILY"