Surrounded by his family, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Friday, April 1, 2011, L. J. W. “Willie” Overholt, of Zurich, passed away in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Martha (Denomme) Overholt. Dear father of Vicki and Randy Geoffrey, Steve and Deb Overholt, Patti and Steve Geoffrey, Deb Regier and Mark Regier all of Zurich, Paul and Colleen Overholt of Exeter, Cathi and Marc Clausis of Exeter and Peter and Stephanie Overholt of R.R. 2 Zurich. Loving grandfather 24 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren Dear brother and brother-in-law of Elva and Ted Taylor, Doreen and Frank Regier, Jean and Jerry Cooper, Marie and Charles LaPorte, Victor and Jacquie Overholt, Blanche Overholt, Rose Overholt, Clarence and Theta Overholt, Joe and Jan Overholt, Gerard and Anne Overholt, Cecilia and Don Denomme. Dear son-in-law of Olivia Bedard and the late Dennis Denomme. Sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Norman and Caroline (Bedard) Overholt, one sister Beatrice Overholt and two brothers Milfred and Norman Overholt..
Visitation at the J. M. McBeath Funeral Home, 49 Goshen St. N., Zurich, Ont. on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, April 4, 2011 at 11 a.m. in St. Boniface Roman Church, Zurich. Fr. Graham Keep celebrant. Interment St. Boniface Cemetery.
Donations may be made to the Leukemia Society or Huron County Mental Health.
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Condolence From: Lee Anne Richardson-Mills
Dear Martha, and family, I would like to send my dearest sympathy to you at this time of sorrow. It is a terrible thing to lose a loved one, and I am so sorry to have heard so late. My sympathy to you and everyone.
Condolence From: Mike & Norma Denomme
Dear Steve,Deb and Overholt Family,
I was saddened to hear of Willie’s passing.I have so many happy memories growing up with your entire family in Zurich. My thoughts and sincere sympathy are with you Ogar. Your old friend…
Condolence From: Wendy Madsen and Dave DeVries
We are sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to you and your family in your time of sorrow.
Tuesday April 05, 2011
Condolence From: Doug Turkheim
Martha and family…So sorry to hear of Willie’s passing. I have always carried fond memories of our days of refereeing hockey around Zurich, along with Willie’s passion for the good times on the ball diamond over the years. I was lucky enough to share some of those stories recently as we shared a laugh over the good old days.I am sure he will be sadly missed. Take care,Doug
Tuesday April 05, 2011
Condolence From: janisbisback@tcc.on.ca
Dear Martha and Family. we were saddened to learn of Willie’s passing, Peter and he go back to the good old days at Thompsons and we send you our sympathies and condolences. He is at peace, no more pain, no more suffering, at in God’s sheltering arms. sincerly janis and peter bisback
Condolence From: Ron & Marje Overholt
Ron and Marje are so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of sorrow. Ron and Marje Overholt
Condolence From: Lloyd & Judy Van Horn
Our sincere sympathy to all of the Overholt family. Uncle Willie will certainly be missed by many. It’s sad to see a loved one leave us, but we all know he’s in a better, more peaceful place. God Bless all of you in these difficult times.
Monday April 04, 2011
Condolence From: Jeff & Kelly Webster
Saying a prayer of comfort and support for Martha and her family.
Sincerely,
Jeff & Kelly Webster
Condolence From: Kathy DaSilva
We are so sorry for your loss- You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Kathy, Kasie and Kyle DaSilva
Condolence From: Bob & Vicki Hay
Dear Overholt Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time. Willie was a wonderful, kind man, always with a smile on his face. Cherish the wonderful memories.
Condolence From: Pamela McLay
Martha and family – so sorry to hear of Willie’s passing – I know he will be missed greatly by everyone – my thoughts and prayer’s are with you and your family. – Pam McLay
Monday April 04, 2011
Condolence From: Brenda,Greg Dayman & Family
To All Of Willies’ Family…..sorry to hear of the loss of your husband,Dad, Grandpa & friend. I remember Willie from when he worked at Thompson’s and came into the Bank…always so friendly & a smile on his face. Also saw him many times at the arena, he probably didn’t miss too many games watching you all. May your memories bring you comfort in the days to follow. Sincerely, Brenda & Greg
Condolence From: Dennis & Laura Gower
We send our deepest sympathies to the Overholt family at this most difficult time. Willie will be forever missed by many people! Sincerely, Dennis & Laura Gower
Condolence From: Linda Rowland
Dear Steve and Deb, I am sorry for your loss. Blessings for you and yours’ at this time. Linda Rowland
Condolence From: Corey and Lesley Wildfong
Dear Overholt family, We are very sorry to hear about your loss. Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Corey Lesley and family
Condolence From: Kevin & Janet Lavery
So sorry for your loss. He’ll be in heaven now getting all the angels to play hockey! We will miss seeing him at the arena. He sure loved his hockey! We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Kevin & Janey Lavery
Condolence From: Shirley (Oesch) Erb
To Willie’s Family My Deepest Sympathy to the Family.Cherish the wonder memories. Willie will be truly missed by many. Shirley (Oesch) Erb
Condolence From: Rob and Lisa Miller
Condolence: To Martha and family. So sorry to hear about the passing of Willie. He will always be remembered by those who were lucky enough to have known him. Rob and Lisa.
Brad & Katrina Robinson
Dear: Martha & Family We are sorry for your loss. We only knew Wille a short time but, in that time he made his way into our hearts. He was true friend and a one of a kind man, who’s smile was contagious. Our neighbour hood will never be the same with out him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We will never forget him. Brad & Katrina Robinson
Condolence From: Collette and Jason Van Haarlem
Dear Martha and family Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Condolence From: Rob and Amy Burk (Wildfong)
Dear, Martha, Peter, Pam, Jason, Jeremy and the entire Overholt Family We are truly sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. “Heaven has received a special angel”
Condolence From: Bill Tinney
Dear Martha and Family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Willie, a great man and a true friend. He always had a wonderful smile and we shared many laughs together. Willie loved hockey and ball, but most of all umpiring soft ball. He always tried his very best at whatever he did and he was respected for that. The community of Zurich has lost a very great man and friend. I hope that knowledge will comfort you, Martha and your family as you remember Willie. Christine and Bill Tinney
Condolence From: Wayne and Sharon Overholt
Condolence: Dear – Martha and Family Our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this most difficult time. Willie was a great man and will truely missed by all who knew him.Love and prayers to you and your family.
Condolence From: Jim Oesch
To all of the Family So sorry to hear of Willie’s passing.There is not a person that was so full of life,he will awlay’s be remembered to me as a neighbour in childhood as well as a great umpire and friend.My prayer’s and thoughts for you’s all.God Bless. Jim
Condolence From: Mary-Anne
Dear Martha and family Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Willie was a great man always happy, full of laughter and fun. He will live on in your kids and grandkids. Keep his memory close to your hearts. Love and Prayers, at this difficult time. Mary-Anne Regier & Family
Sunday April 03, 2011
Condolence From: Leanne Restemayer
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Willie! He was such a friendly man and will be greatly missed. Our sympathies to Martha and the family! Mike & Leanne Restemayer
Condolence From: Dave and Mag Yost
Peter, Jeremy and Jason: Sincere and deepest sympathy to you and your family for your loss. The Yost family
Condolence From: Annette and Bernie Denomme
Martha and your entire family, it is with great sadness that we heard of Willie’s passing. He was such a great man and friend, with a loving smile for everyone whether he knew them or not. He will certainly be missed by all who knew him for the man he really was. Be assured that he is in heaven looking down on you all, and forever will be with you in spirit .
Saturday April 02, 2011
Condolence From: Jeff & Elizabeth Overholt – Tomball, Texas
Aunt Martha, Vicki, Steve, Patti, Debbie, Paul, Cathy and Peter I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Willie. I have always had great memories of my child hood visiting everybody, especially during the summer. I can still recall the Stanley Cup final game 6 between Boston and Philadelphia in 1974, watching it with Uncle Willie at your house. I know he loved his hockey. I remember our family vacations together, but my fondest memory is that Uncle Willie could always make me laugh. He was a sweet, simple man with a contagious chuckle……. I will never forget that. May peace be with all of you Jeff and Elizabeth Overholt
Condolence From: Rodger & Lisa Laycox
Martha and Family, Sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Lisa & Rodger
Condolence From: Kevin & Bonnie O’Shea
To Cathi, Marc & the Overholt family Sorry to hear of Willie’s passing, Kevin has fond memories of working with Willie at Thompson’s years ago. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Condolence From: Rick & Barb Ingram
Dear Martha & Family, Our deepest sympathy goes to you and the family at this difficult time. Willie always had a smile on his face and a very hard worker. Both of you were so understanding and helpful when it came to my Mom. It meant so much to her to be able to get to church every Wednesday with you. It always made us feel so much better to have such wonderful people to keep a extra eye out for her. Willie will be greatly missed by all.
Condolence From: Doc & Val Miller
Just to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Enjoyed the many conversations I had with your father on a ball diamond or in an arena. Doc & Val Miller
Condolence From: Liz & Jeff Buzzell
To Pete & Stephanie and family So sorry to hear the passing of your father, Willie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Condolence From: Sue, Mark, Connor and Laura Adams
Dear Martha and Family….we are truly sorry for your loss. We have just recently moved to the area and never had a chance to meet Willy in person, but have had the pleasure of getting to know some of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren….so we know what a loss our community has felt by his passing. He will live on in the lives that he has touched both personally and through his wonderful family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time. XO Sue, Mark, Connor and Laura Adams
Saturday April 02, 2011
Condolence From: Tristen Caldwell
Martha and Family, I send my most sincere and heartfelt condolences out to the whole family.. Willie was such a sweet man and always had a wonderful smile for everyone! He will be so dearly missed by everyone who knew him. Thinking of you, – Tristen
Condolence From: Don & Alice Masse
Martha & Family Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time . We send our deepest heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Don & Alice Masse
Condolence From: Ron and Dianne Ducharme
Condolence: Martha and Family Ron and I send our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this very sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Willie will be truly missed by all that knew him. Ron and Dianne Ducharme
Condolence From: Dianne & Greg Revington
Our deepest sympathy to the family on the passing of your dear husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather. Willie was such a wonderful man. Martha, we will never forget all the times you and Willie had taken mom to church during the week and all the other little things you did for her while she was still living in town. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. Dianne & Greg
Saturday April 02, 2011
Condolence From: Betty & Bob Kirk
Martha and Family: our Sincere Sympathies in your time of loss. Bob & Betty Kirk
Condolence From: Harv & Evelyn Vincent
Condolence: To the Overholt family, Sincere smypathy in your GREAT loss. The world has lost a good man. May you find comfort in the good memories Willie leaves behind
Saturday April 02, 2011
Condolence From: Nancy-Rae and Bob Lovie
Our deepest sympathy to all of the family who will miss a wonderful man. Cherish the memories you have and treasure the good times you had. God bless you all during this sad time.
Condolence From: Gerald & Jane Dearing
Overholt Family: With sincere sympathy to you all in your loss. Gerald & Jane Dearing
Condolence From: Krista Schilbe
Martha & Family: I was so sorry to hear of Willie’s passing. Please accept my most sincere and heartfelt sympathy. He will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. xo
Condolence From: mary beierling
Cathi and family Just to let you know i am thinking of you and your family. Cherish the memories you have and they will help carry you through the days and years to come. Even though you can’t see him now you can always hold him close to your heart. When i lost my dad I did’t say goodbye, I said see you later. your co-worker and competitor Mary
Condolence From: Karen & Randy Stanlake
Our hearts go out to you at this difficult time. He lives on in the wonderful memories in all your hearts.
Condolence From: Mike, Vicki, Corey, Brent and Kristofer Ducharme
Dear Martha,Vicki,Steven, Patti, Debbie, Paul, Cathi, Peter and all familiy members: So sorry to hear of your loss. This man will truly be missed throughout this community……… with his sense of humour and love of any sport we will miss his SMILING FACE watching our games. I know our MIDGET TEAM appreciated his support during this last season. Past that a great man and a hard worker at anything he did. Our hats off to Willie… He will live on in all of us.. Love, Mike ,Vicki,Corey,Brent and Stofer Ducharme
Condolence From: Karen Dickins
Dear Martha and family,I was shocked and saddened to hear of Willys passing, we always had a great friendly rivalry at the Rec games, he was a fixture around the arena and will be missed by all. My deepest sympathy to all of you on a loss of a great man. cherish the memories.
Friday April 01, 2011
Condolence From: Joe Durand and Denise Byrne
Dear Martha and Family We extend our deepest sympathy to all of you at this very difficult time. Willie was a special man and will be missed by many. It is wonderful that you have such a big beautiful family to share in your grief. I’m sure there will be many stories shared over the next few days, and you will hear many times ” Willie was a great guy” cherish the memories.
Friday April 01, 2011
Condolence From: Danny & Karen Masse & family
Today Center Street lost a very special man, our dear friend Willy. May we offer to the Overholt family, our deepest sympathies at this most difficult time. We have such many fond memories of Willy, from being Danny’s taxi to his doctor’s appointment in London, to watching a London Knight’s hockey game and so many more!!! We will treasure his sincere friendship with Mom & Dad and treasure those many talks we had with him!!! You are all in our thoughts and prayers!!!
Condolence From: Doug & Betty Lynn Eckel
Martha & family: We were so sorry to hear of Willie’s passing. Please accept our most sincere and heartfelt sympathy. Willie was a wonderful man who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. May the love of your family help you through the difficult days ahead. Cherish the memories and keep them close to your heart. xoxo
Condolence From: Kevin, Shelley, Rick.Josh,Jess, Jules Geoffrey and George Haggitt
Martha and family so sorry to hear of Willy’s passing. We all have many fond memories, especially watching hockey and ball. Kevin and he had many discussions at the arena. Every time we sit on the benches we will remember him. Treasure the memories Love the Geoffrey family.
Condolence From: Carolyn & Joe Rau
Dear Martha, Vicki & Randy, Patti & Stevie and the entire Overholt family Today we lost a great man and a wonderful friend. Within the last few weeks I’ve shared family stories and talks with Willie that I will always remember. He asked me if there would be a Rona store in Heaven when he arrived there. I told him there would be and we would all meet at the coffee pot. We will truly miss him and we pray for all of you. Carolyn & Joe Rau
Condolence From: Don & Charlene Oesch
Martha & Family: Our deepest condolences in the loss of Willie. We used to have great times together when he umpired our slo-pitch games. He will be truly missed by all who knew him. Our prayers are with you all.
Condolence From: Dave, Kelli and Mitch Consitt
Dear Martha and Family: Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of Willie. He was always a pleasure to spend time with and always put a smile on our faces. He was a great man and will truly be missed. Hugs and prayers to you all. Dave, Kelli and Mitch Consitt