William F. “Bill” Breshears June 05, 1927 – February 27, 2019 Share this obituary Upload Photo| View/Sign Guest Book William Francis “Bill” Breshears, age 91, peacefully entered heaven while at home in Kansas City, Kansas surrounded by family. He was born on June 5,1927 in Quincy Missouri the son of Elsie and Floyd Breshears. He entered the United States Army in 1946, at the age of 18, serving in the Post WW-II.
During his service he earned the “Pacific Theater Ribbon” and the “Army Occupation Medal-Japan”. Upon discharge he returned to Warsaw, Missouri. In 1950 Bill married Ruth West and they set up house in Warsaw.
Bill and Ruth were blessed with a little girl in 1951, Victoria Diane Breshears, and several years later in 1956, Samuel Francis came along. In 1958 the small family moved to Kansas City, Kansas where Bill started a career installing floor covering. In 1961, Scott Allen was born, with Russell Wayne making an appearance in 1963.
A family of 6 made for close quarters with a 2-bedroom home and a 2-door sedan. Bill’s common sense and logic, along with his ability to fix just about anything, resolved the space problem by converting the garage into an additional bedroom. The purchase of a Station Wagon gave all a little more space when traveling.
He was a great provider. Bill was a “Life Member” of the International Floor Layers Union Local 1179 and enjoyed his more than 32 years installing carpet. He was renowned in the quality of his work and respected by all in the business.
When the tough jobs came up, Bill was the one who got the call. He installed carpet in nation-wide Movie Theaters, Commercial Chain Stores, worldwide hotel chains, and chapels for the US Military just to name a few of his projects. Hunting and fishing were favorite pastimes of Bill’s.
Though he hunted and fished in the early years to provide food for the table, he spent endless hours later enjoying the fields of western Kansas chasing pheasants and quail. Over the decades, many a mile was walked north of Hoxie, Kansas in pursuit of the birds he loved so much. Bill was a tall man with long strides, and the young boys who followed him into the fields had to hustle to keep up with the man they loved, respected, and emulated.
Bill fished the rivers and lakes of Missouri and Kansas, the streams of Big Thompson Canyon, Colorado, the lakes of Canada, and many bodies of water throughout the country. Whether it was catfish, trout, bass, crappie, or any other fish, the joy on his face when he reeled it in lit up the world. He cherished his time in the great outdoors.
His love of Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren exposed a softer side of Bill. After retiring he was had more free time. He loved it when the little ones came by.
The laughing, the playing, the TV cartoons, and everyday spoiling were part of his routine whenever the opportunity was present. Sitting at the kitchen table, whether making toast and tea or making lunch for a little one, and sitting up TV trays in the TV Room was always a grand production, enjoyed by all. They loved the attention and he loved the company.
Bill was a great man, respected and liked by friends, neighbors, and co-workers that he had met and spent time with throughout the years. Though it was with heavy hearts when his family said “goodbye”, he knew he was loved and that they knew he loved them. He will be missed so much, but the fond memories he has blessed us with, will last forever.
Bill is survived by his wife, Ruth, a woman who stood at his side, caring for him daily, rarely apart in their 69 years of marriage; his children, Vicky Enloe (Danny), Sam Breshears (Janice), Scott Breshears (Cindy), Russ Breshears (Regina), and Tara their beloved Chihuahua, 14 grandchildren; Andy Enloe, Melissa Jump, and Kara King. (Children of Vicky & Danny) Brian Breshears, Amy Wilcox, Ricky Breshears. (Children of Sam & Janice) Mollie Troast, Matt Breshears, Mallory Baker.
(Children of Scott & Cindy) Kassie, Kallie, Karly, Krista, Kaytee Breshears. (Children of Russ & Regina) and 21 great grandchildren Funeral Services for William F. “Bill” Breshears will be held at Reser Funeral Home, 101 W. Main Street, Warsaw, Missouri on Tuesday, March 5. Visitation begins at 12 Noon, with the funeral immediately following at 1pm.
The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the St. Judes Children Research Hospital/Foundation.
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