William Bardin

Bardin, William LeeZilwaukee, MIWent home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at age 69. William was born on October 5, 1943 and was predeceased by his mother Blanche L. Wilcox, his father Ward W. Wilcox, mother in law Letha Inbody and brothers James R. Bardin, Lonny R. Bardin and brother in law Jerry L. Kennedy. William built a life full of love and caring for others. He was a loving husband and father and is survived by his precious wife Linda (Inbody) Bardin and his five children; William (Jamie) Bardin, Arthur (Trisha) Bardin, Bradford Bardin, Christine Bailey, and Robert (Nellie Hawkins) Bailey. He loved his 12 grandchildren; Megan, Betty, Kimberly, Arthur Jr., William, Angela, David, Tyler, Katlynn, Ryan, Julia and Owen and he was Great Grandpa to Layla and Aurora. William is missed and survived by two brothers; Gerald (Mary) Bardin, Ward (Janice) Wilcox, two sisters Kitty Ann Wilcox and Jane Kennedy. A brother and sister in laws; Less (Audrey) Inbody and Lou Ann (Ron) Brennan. William enjoyed working in his yard and home and really loved his time shared with special friends on bus trips and golf time with his friend Randol Hodder. He was a man of few words but had a heart that never quit giving. He was strong and solid his entire life and yet truly had a sweet spirit that loved us all. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on Sunday, May 26, 2013 at the McIntyre Funeral Chapel, 500 N. Michigan at 12 Noon. Ward W. Wilcox IV will officiate. Friends are welcome to visit on Saturday from 2-7pm and on Sunday from 11am until time of service.