William “Bill” Cline, 78, of Mesa, AZ went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 3, 2022. Bill was born in Hughes Springs and grew up in Texarkana. After Bill graduated high school, he attended University of Wyoming where he met his future wife. He then attended Colorado State University and received his PhD in Electrical Engineering. After graduating with his PhD, he worked for Bell Labs and AT&T in Naperville, IL. Bill spent 33 years in the industry and 12 years as a consultant. Bill traveled the world and received several patents for his work. Bill and his wife went on to have one son, and five grandchildren. In 2013, Bill retired from “work.” He was a Christ-follower and it showed in how he served others with his time and talents. Whether it was volunteering at church, the hospital, coaching baseball or doing projects with his son, completing honey-do lists for his wife, encouraging, spoiling and spending time with his grandchildren…he was never selfish with his time. Bill was preceded in death by both of his parents and 2 brothers. He is survived by his wife, sister, son, daughter-in-law, five grandchildren and other family near and far.
Gifts in lieu of flowers may be made to:
House of Refuge in William’s memory (https://houseofrefuge.org/donate/). House of Refuge provides families deemed homeless, at risk of becoming homeless or fleeing domestic violence and have at least one minor child living with him/her or be in her third trimester of pregnancy. The services provide a home, furnishings, clothing, food boxes, employment, and education support.
Bill was a great blessing to me. I will remember him for his cheerful spirit and Saturday night suppers at Wendy’s with Frostys.
Bill will be so missed. His generous spirit, his patient style and his smile that would light a room, all these and more will be missed.
I met Bill and Nancy more than 50 years ago, and I know their willingness to help and to serve. Bill was an extraordinary friend always wanting to help in every way possible. He and Nancy so loving and truly good,
Love to you all
Liz
I love and miss you! I am proud to be your Son. Thank you for everything you taught me! I will miss your “gap” smile, your generosity, your kindness and your love. I could always count on you for finding the ice cream shops, talking baseball and working on my projects You always set a great example for me and my family. Rest In Peace with your Lord and Savior!
Love this.
I never knew just how much he had accomplished in life. He had a very humble spirit. I know he was proud of the man husband and father you became.
I loved being around Bill. The baseball fields will miss you and so will I.
I will always remember your infectious smile and willingness to help our boys get better!
Kevin and Mel. So sorry for your loss. Sending long distance hugs
When we first met many years ago, you and Nancy immediately treated me like family. I will always remember the Good times. Thank you for the memories. You are so loved and missed. Your legacy and the memories will live on thru your family and friends.
God got one of the best. 😢🥰
Kevin and Melanie! Adam just shared with me the sad news! So enjoyed both you and your parents! Good times and good people! My deepest sympathy!
You always had a huge smile like you were up to something and sometimes were. Haha. You always made me laugh and treated me like one of your own. Thank you for the kindness and love. You will be missed Sugah!
Bill was such a great guy. He always had a big smile and was ready to help. We think he is already coaching a baseball team in heaven. He will be missed!
Bill and Diane Finnegan
We know that we are better individuals for having known Bill. He loved God, family, and friends. He will be missed.
Bill and Diane Finnegan
Bill was a great blessing to me. I will remember him for his cheerful spirit and Saturday night suppers at Wendy’s with Frostys.
Bill will be so missed. His generous spirit, his patient style and his smile that would light a room, all these and more will be missed.
I met Bill and Nancy more than 50 years ago, and I know their willingness to help and to serve. Bill was an extraordinary friend always wanting to help in every way possible. He and Nancy so loving and truly good,
Love to you all
Liz
I love and miss you! I am proud to be your Son. Thank you for everything you taught me! I will miss your “gap” smile, your generosity, your kindness and your love. I could always count on you for finding the ice cream shops, talking baseball and working on my projects You always set a great example for me and my family. Rest In Peace with your Lord and Savior!
Love this.
I never knew just how much he had accomplished in life. He had a very humble spirit. I know he was proud of the man husband and father you became.
I loved being around Bill. The baseball fields will miss you and so will I.
I will always remember your infectious smile and willingness to help our boys get better!
Kevin and Mel. So sorry for your loss. Sending long distance hugs
When we first met many years ago, you and Nancy immediately treated me like family. I will always remember the Good times. Thank you for the memories. You are so loved and missed. Your legacy and the memories will live on thru your family and friends.
God got one of the best. 😢🥰
Kevin and Melanie! Adam just shared with me the sad news! So enjoyed both you and your parents! Good times and good people! My deepest sympathy!
You always had a huge smile like you were up to something and sometimes were. Haha. You always made me laugh and treated me like one of your own. Thank you for the kindness and love. You will be missed Sugah!
Bill was such a great guy. He always had a big smile and was ready to help. We think he is already coaching a baseball team in heaven. He will be missed!
Bill and Diane Finnegan
We know that we are better individuals for having known Bill. He loved God, family, and friends. He will be missed.
Bill and Diane Finnegan