H.W. Curtis

March 9, 2009

H.W. “Bill” Curtis, 65 of Moravia, NY went to be with the Lord Monday March 9th, 2009. Born and raised in Hartlot, NY. Bill joined the Army and served Honorably from 1961 – 1964. Upon discharge from the Army he started a family and raised 3 children. His career in the LP gas industry moved him to Bethlehem, PA in 1973 and then to Liverpool, NY in 1979. In 1986 he built his dream home on inherited land back in Hartlot, NY. He eventually settled in Moravia, NY, from where he operated a transportation company and a collectibles shop for several years. Bill was a member of VFW and is remembered by his family as a hardworking provider, for his wisdom and unconditional love. He was known for his quick-witted humor, capable of bringing cheer to any atmosphere. Bill's hobbies included collecting farm tractors and model trains. He always enjoyed the yearly train show at the State Fair. He was predeceased by his parents, Howard & Anna May Curtis. Bill is survived by his wife, Bonnie of 14 yrs, three children, Scott (Jennifer) Curtis of Elbridge, Christopher (Kristy) Curtis of Clay, and Kelly Curtis of N. Syracuse; 12 grandchildren, two step sons, Albert Townsend and Jeffery Townsend both of Auburn; one cousin, Penny Pennell of Lafayette; a close friend/father figure Jack (Hellen) Davies of Port Byron; life-long friend John Moorehead of Hart Lot and brother-in-law Rick Baker of Moravia. Services will be 11 am Friday in the Burrows Chapel at Lakeview Cemetery, Skaneateles followed by military service and burial. Contributions may be made to D.A.V. Transport, c/o VA Medical Center, 800 Irving Ave., Syracuse, NY 13210. Arrangements by the B.L. Bush & Sons Funeral Home. Please sign the guestbook at www.BLBUSH.com Bill’s Video Tribute Messages of Sympathy WANT TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO CHRIS AND HIS FAMILY, KELLY AND HER FAMILY, SCOTT AND HIS FAMILY AND BONNIE AND HER FAMILY HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL! Written by KIM WILSON of EVANS MILLS, NEW YORK on 3/11/2009. My deepest sympathy to the family and Chris , Kelly, Scott.I grew up around your father and he was usally cracking a joke. Written by rebecca laflair/stokes of liverpool, NY on 3/11/2009. To The Curtis Family, My sincere sympathy goes to the loss of your Father and Grandfather. I had the pleasure of meeting Bill and His Family the first year that I attended Faith Heritage School. Bill will be sorely missed. Joseph Kline and Family Written by Joseph Kline on 3/13/2009. To Chris Curtis and his family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Truly, Roadlink Syracuse Written by Roadlink Syracuse on 3/13/2009. My sympathy to Scott, Chris, and Kelly I always enjoyed your dad's offbeat sense of humor and his keen sense of fashion Dan Written by Dan Sager of Chicago, Illinois on 3/13/2009. We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thought are with you. Written by Terry and Wendy Baxter of Moravia, New york on 3/13/2009. I just want to say this man has touched my heart in so may ways,no one will ever know or could understand how much i cared about him and loved him he meant everything to me,and i want the world to know.His laughter was contagious his his smile would brighten a room his love for everyone he knew was undeniable..he loved unconditional no matter what he was the man that everyone could count on and depend on when they needed cheering up that included me i always looked forward to our talks ..even if it was about nothing there was something in his voice that was comforting it just made you feel ok .His presence in every family event will never be forgotten he made everything so much brighter the Thanksgiveing Prayer will never be the same without him..This man has taught me life is preciuos and dont take one minute for granted and when you love,love with everything you have ..BILL I KNOW YOURE WATCHING OVER US YOU ARE MY ANGEL YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN YOU WILL ALWAYS BE WITH ME YOU AND IN MY HEART FOREVER I MISS YOU DEARLY AND I WILL TAKE CARE OF OUR LAST GENERATION OF CURTIS BOYS THEY WILL CARRY ON OUR LEGACY AND NAME I LOVE YOU ALWAYS KRISTY Written by kristy curtis of clay, ny on 3/14/2009.