William "Bill" Valis
November 23, 1943 ~ May 13, 2017
William "Bill" Valis, loving father and husband, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 13, 2017. He was born November 23, 1943, in Cleveland to Anna (Chaplik) and William Valis. Bill married the love of his life, Barbara Yeckley, in Cleveland on May 21, 1966.
Bill was a graduate of St. Joseph High School, St. Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa, and Case Western Reserve School of Law. He was an attorney specializing in estate planning with the Reminger Law Firm until his retirement after 40 years of service. He has also been active in the Community of St. Peters in Cleveland. Bill enjoyed celebrating life with his wife, Barb, of 50 years. He loved to read anything from physics to Harry Potter. Bill had a thirst for learning and debating life's mysteries with his extensive tribe of family and friends.
Bill leaves behind his wife, Barbara Valis; son, Kevin (Tara) Valis; grandchildren, Mark (Alex), Michael, Megan, Molly, Lilly, Violet, and Max; great-grandchild, Killian; and sisters-in-law, Jacki (Bob) Lazorik and Marlene (Rob) Lieb. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kimberly Ann Lancaster; and parents.
A memorial service will be held 11am Saturday May 27, 2017 at The Community of St. Peters, 7100 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be sent to Western Reserve Land Conservancy at 3850 Chagrin River Rd., Moreland Hills, OH 44022 in memory of Bill Valis.
The Behm Family Funeral Home of Geneva is serving Bill's family during this time.
Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com
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Kevin we are so sorry about the loss of your dad. We will be praying for you all.
So sad to learn of Bill 's passing and the feelings of sadness for Barbara and his family and friends.
sending prayers to all of you. I met Bill thru Kim. He is someone I will never forget.
Dear Barbara, Kevin & family, We want to send our condolences to you, and your family. We are very sorry to hear that Bill passed away. Hoping you can keep his memory alive, remembering all the happy times you all shared! God Bless, and may he rest in peace.
I was saddened to hear of Bill's death. I was in med school at CWRU when he was in law school at CWRU. Our paths crossed many time since graduating from St Joseph high school. I will always remember him for being so upbeat inspite of personal family tradgedies and his own health issues. He was a great guy. I will miss him.
Barbara, so sorry to hear of your loss. I know it's been a long time, but you two were always such a special couple together and with your friends and with things that matter. May wonderful memories warm your heart and give you strength as you move on the roller coaster of grief. Thinking of you with much sympathy.
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family, during this very difficult time. I am very blessed to have known Bill Valis he will be missed dearly.
Mark, Mike, Megan and Molly:
So very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. We know how much you have always loved him and always looked forward to spending time with Grandmother Barbara and your Granddad. Hold on to each of those fond memories and remember them in quiet moments. We are thinking of you and wish you strength as you go through the services in his honor and the remembrances of your wonderful mom, Kim. Know you are loved. Aunt Aggie and Uncle Mike
I'am so sorry about Bill. He was and is a truly wonderful person.
Dearest Barb, Kevin and family~ your whole family is very dear to all of us. We will miss his great smile and the warmth he showed to all. While he is safe in God's arms with his beloved daughter now, the glow of his great love for you will live forever in your hearts. We will keep on celebrating his wonderful life.