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“I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good therefore that I can do, or any kindness or abilities that I can show to any fellow creature, let me do it now. Let me not defer it or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.” - William Penn William John Krigbaum Jr. was born at 10:39am on Wednesday, February 10, 1971 in San Bernardino County Hospital, San Bernardino, California to William John Krigbaum and Barbara Elaine Krigbaum. Bill’s father was out of his life at an early age and Barbara raised him and his brother, James, as a single mother. Bill inherited his mom’s loving and caring nature and above all an incredible knack for learning and thinking. Their small family struggled financially moving from home to home; their growing love and intelligence with them everywhere they went. As a young man Bill worked hard. He worked with his hands and was extremely good at mechanics and problem solving. He was a natural born leader, a teacher, a man who gave so much of himself to better anyone he met. He shared everything from knowledge of history and how we can influence the future of our world and human kind. Bill could read and recall in an instant everything he read. It was amazing how he dug into the depths of his brain bank and found exactly what needed to be shared at any moment but he wasn’t much of a speller; a tribute to Albert Einstein’s quote, “never memorize anything that you can look up.” Bill never fretted over the little things, but he was passionate about the real important things. He made himself sick over injustice and politics. He had ideas that would change the world, but never had enough money to further his education or to find a stage to get his message across. He had the patience of a saint and he’d repeat any lecture until you got it. He was rational, logical, persistent, and he had hope. Bill was the kind of man who would give his last dollar to a man with a dream and the shirt off his back to those he loved. Bill married Patricia Estrada on January 19, 2019 in an elegant wedding event at Roosevelt Library that resembled 1940s Hollywood Glamour. They entertained their guests with a fox trot dance to Fly Me to the Moon which after months of practice was picture perfect. Bill never expected anything for himself but in each other he and Patricia had found the love they’d been searching for for over 40 years. Bill continued to nurture the opportunities of others. He never needed the limelight he just wanted to be an influence. Bill’s passing, although unexpected, is an urging for us all to reflect back on the man he was and the lessons he taught us. Be good to each other. Love each other. Teach each other. Be kind when you can, and be strong when you need to be. Have patience because together we can make this a better place. Bill left this world on Friday, November 13, 2020 in his San Antonio home. Until we meet again, sweet William Krigbaum, your loving wife, Patricia, will hold you in her heart. Your brother James Fowles, and niece, Brittany Young, will miss the time they never had. Your mom, Barbara, is greeting you with open arms. Your Estrada family; Lucy, Jessica, Niki and Rey, Ashley, Laynee, and little Ava, Anthony, Vicki and our newest member Oliver, Jesse “Pop” and Juanita, Evan and Jocelyn, and our four-legged family, Boomer, your little buddy, Max, Kona and Ponyo, and Olive will cherish the time we were given. Life will never be same without your gentle spirit to brighten each of our days. But thank you for the memories and thank you for being the best thing that ever happened. We love you!

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Mr. William John Krigbaum

February 10, 1971 - November 13, 2020