Condolence From: Henry Walser Funeral Home Team
Condolence: As the year passes, we are remembering with you.
Wednesday May 12, 2021
Condolence From: Chris Stockie
Condolence: Even for the girls that attended St. Mary’s (when St. Jerome’s was still around), Mr. Klos was legendary. I feel blessed to have had the chance to see him in action - he will be sadly missed.
Tuesday May 19, 2020
Condolence From: Julia Drake
Condolence: Bill Klos - the man, the myth, the legend. Bill was a true guiding light in the hearts of theatre artists. Through his accomplishments and inspiration, his light will always shine on. We will miss you, Klos.
Tuesday May 19, 2020
Condolence From: Ivan Jagas
Condolence: To an excellent teacher, a great mentor and a good friend.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon him. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen
Amen.
Tuesday May 19, 2020
Condolence From: Kim (Klos) Stewart
Condolence: A great inspiration to me and my sisters for the arts. Thanks Uncle Billy. You were integral to the best of memories growing up.
Monday May 18, 2020
Condolence From: Rick Weiss
Condolence: Rest In Peace, Mr. Klos. Bill was a larger than life influence on many of us during and after our time at St. Jerome's. Not only in the classroom, but on the stage and in so many other ways, Bill Klos lived and breathed St. Jerome's and had an impact on all who passed through her doors. You are remembered, and will be missed.
Sunday May 17, 2020
Condolence From: Berry Vrbanovic
Condolence: Farewell, my friend.
This past Wednesday, many of us learned about the passing of our beloved former high school teacher, Bill Klos. I have to be honest, I struggled yesterday to find the right words to express how saddened I am by this and how profoundly this man shaped my life and who I am today.
I met Mr. Klos in high school, sometime in the 1980-81 school year. He was the student activity director and a respected and sometimes feared English teacher who gave the best of himself and expected you to do the same. Period.
In the years that followed, Bill challenged me as a teacher, especially in his Grade 12 English course. But more he educated me in life skills by giving me opportunities and encouraging my leadership development in different aspects of school life - from managing the school bookstore to theatre production to eventually serving as Secretary-Treasurer on our Student Council Executive in Grade 13.
To so many of us, Bill was more than a teacher or a Student Activity Director. Yes, he was all that - but he was so much more. He was a musical director, a musician, a community volunteer, a political volunteer, an advisor, a mentor, a father-like figure, and most of all a friend. He was definitely in the top 5 people who influenced my life and the person who I am today. Thank you for that, Bill.
When I became Mayor, Bill liked to still remind me, as he has done to so many of us, that he still had his old mark books, and if I misbehaved, they would all become public. Now we just have to worry about who he has left those with.
Bill, you've impacted thousands throughout this community and around the world. We will forever be indebted for that. We will all miss you profoundly, but you have earned your rest, my friend.
To Chester, Bill's family and close friends who were like his extended family, please accept my prayers and sincere condolences.
Rest in Peace, Bill.
Saturday May 16, 2020
Condolence From: Linda Klos
Condolence: Rest in Peace Uncle Billy, you touched many peoples lives and the world was truly a better place with you in it . Love Linda
Saturday May 16, 2020
Condolence From: Sam Restivo, CR
Condolence: Bill Klos: educator, mentor, friend.
With gratitude,
Sam Restivo, CR
Saturday May 16, 2020
Condolence From: Elizabeth (Kaufman) Payne
Condolence: Thanks to Bill in so many ways. He inspired my brother John Kaufman to follow in his footsteps , mentoring along the way. He enriched our meals at our home and cottage with his wit and erudite observances. He accepted the romance and eventual marriage to Nancy Wunder ignited during the
Production of Camelot. My mother Gen grew in confidence as he nurtured her in an executive role with the Mothers’ Guild. At John’s untimely death he lent support and strength to our whole Family. We will be forever grateful .
Saturday May 16, 2020
