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Recent Memories & Stories
By:
Grant
Bixby
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Monday, August 3, 2015
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When I was about 6 or 7, my Dad and Mom took us on one of many trips to visit "Uncle Ted's" ranch. While there, I marveled as we watched Ted, Willy, and the kids work the ranch with such expertise. Their...
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By:
Martin
O'Hea
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Thursday, July 30, 2015
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I had the pleasure of knowing Willy for over 5 years since I joined Bixby Land Company. What an incredible influence he had on the company and it's people, not just in the boardroom but also how he treated all of the...
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By:
Jim
Youngson
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Thursday, July 30, 2015
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A couple years ago I helped create a book on Old Spanish Days with a photographer, Art Fisher. Art was kind enough to share one of his photos of Willy.
For copy, I recorded/interviewed Willy, since he was such a...
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Recent Tributes
By:
Chuck
Bell
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Monday, August 24, 2015
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Santa Barbara County has lost a kind and gentle soul - one for whom I have the fondest memories of that time in 1992 and 1993 when we fought to sustain his election to the Board of Supervisors. Throughout that battle,...
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By:
Al
Cartwright
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Sunday, August 2, 2015
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Well, Willy has come to the end of the trail. He has rode off into the sunset (as the old endearing cowboy phrase used to go), No doubt, he was sitting tall in the saddle, as he passed into the Son Light.
Our trails...
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By:
Pamela
Brown
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Friday, July 31, 2015
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Willy was one of the first locals who welcomed me to the Valley 30 years ago. With his quiet, warm ways, and that delightful cheerful voice, I found him steadfastly kind and charming. It was a joy to encounter him...
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Recent Condolences
By:
Denise
Williams
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Sunday, August 2, 2015
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Dear Ann,
Your father is finally beyond pain, and together with your adventurous Grandmother and so many who've gone before and cherish him and can be with him now. Your fond memories of your Dad will grow in you and...
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By:
Al
Cartwright
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Friday, July 31, 2015
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Vicki and I send our love and heartfelt condolences to the Chamberlain family. We are praying each day the Lord will comfort and strengthen them during this time of loss. Willy was a rare gentleman and certainly...
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By:
Michael
Chipko
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Thursday, July 30, 2015
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I believe this is what Willy would say to us all today:
It's not the end of the trail for me,
I'm just headin' out to the light I see.
Beyond those mountains there's a soft glow;
It's gettin' brighter the closer I...
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