Comments on: William “Bill” F. Payzant

By: Kaye (Stanislav) Hager

Kaye (Stanislav) Hager — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 04:21:44 +0000

Dear Karen, I was so shocked to hear of your husband’s unexpected death. My heart goes out to you. May the beautiful Christian hope of the resurrection be of comfort to you and your family. We can look forward to the time when death will be no more! Rev. 21:3,4. Psalm 34:18

By: Amy Broeker

Amy Broeker — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 16:10:27 +0000

I am so sorry to hear about Bill’s passing. Thinking of you, Karen and your family.

By: Mark Hansen

Mark Hansen — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 15:58:59 +0000

I was so sad to learn of Bill’s passing. I was blessed with spending a lot of time with Bill as a neighbor and band mate. Bill had an amazing outlook on life and carried a smile with him wherever he went. Story time with Bill is still one of best moments we shared. His passion and “attention to detail” in some stories made you feel like you were there with him. I even had the chance to fish with him a couple times in his old boat that I now have. And my friend, I am renaming it “The JaBilly” in your honor. Inside joke between us. Bill you are surely missed by a lot of great people you touched. My family and I wish you peace and look forward to playing music with you again someday. Love you buddy.

By: Vicki Hansen

Vicki Hansen — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 15:56:27 +0000

Bill you were such a gentle soul. I loved celebrating 4th of July’s in the neighborhood with you and Karen and all the fun that came with watching you drum away! There were countless laughs when you were around. You always made us feel like family and my boys loved you. Rest in peace dear friend.

By: Schuyler Class of 1973

Schuyler Class of 1973 — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 18:33:13 +0000

Through our class email list, the Schuyler Class of 1973 was notified of Bill’s passing. Sharing some of the responses from Bill’s classmates:

Bill was a good and kind human being. He will be missed. Our sympathy goes out to the Payzant family, Our Prayers are with them.
I have great memories of Billy and his family.
Even though its been years since I had talked to him, I will always remember his great personality, wit, and most of all his kindness. Your memory will always be with us, Rest in Peace old friend.
I remember that he was a quite talented artist.
I remember his band playing “‘ Mony Mony” many times in their garage and I can never hear that song without thinking of Bill. Very talented man.
I remember his great talents as an artist and a musician. The funny drawings he did in class when we were supposed to be paying attention. What I remember most about Bill….. that is his ever ready smile, his sense of fun, and his wanting to share that fun with everyone around him. As much as anyone I’ve ever known, there truly was a twinkle in his eye. Even on those few occasions when the rest of his face wasn’t actually smiling, you could see a big grin lurking in his eyes, with a friendly laugh ready to follow, if life gave him the slightest chance to let them out. I am so thankful that I was fortunate enough to have someone like that by my side during many of the formative years of my life.
I remembered his humor and creative artistry. He was one in a million! My sympathy to his family.

By: Karen Esterling Carpenter

Karen Esterling Carpenter — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 03:18:59 +0000

Thinking of you Karen and family. I have so many great memories of Billy and his family in Schuyler. He had the greatest laugh that was contagious. May the Lord comfort you through all your precious memories.

By: Dorothy M Schaecher

Dorothy M Schaecher — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 19:26:22 +0000

Know that I am with you in spirit and prayers. I remember when you and Bill were dating, so much in love and so much happiness.

By: Michael F. Rea

Michael F. Rea — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 19:14:18 +0000

I was very sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. I remember him and his family from their time in Schuyler.

By: Rev Gary and Carol Dunker

Rev Gary and Carol Dunker — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 23:26:25 +0000

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

By: Mark Zink

Mark Zink — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 02:20:11 +0000

Bill and I shared many moments. Whether it was professionally, or musically, Bill was a pleasure to be around. Rest in peace my friend. Karen, God bless you, and prayers for you and the family.