Document - Historical information/data - William (Bill) Wolston-in memory pg1 - 1/25/2015UNITY CHURCH -UNITARIAN
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REV. ROB ELLER-ISAACS, CO -MINISTER • REV. JANNE ELLER-ISAACS' CO -MINISTER
REV. LISA FRIEDMAN, MINISTER OF CONGREGATIONAL AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
RUTH PALMER, DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRY
MARCY MANN -ANDERSON, MEMORIAL SERVICE COORDINATOR
BARBARA FORD, MEMORIAL SERVICE RECEPTION COORDINATOR
A Celebration of Life
William "Bill" Wolston
September 1, 1926 - January 25, 2015
A Celebration of Life
William "Bill" Gustave Wolston
Tuesday, February 17, 2015 • 6:30 p.m.
Rev. Lisa Friedman, Officiant
*Please rise in body or in spirit.
MUSIC FOR MEDITATION
TOLLING OF THE BELL
CALL TO WORSHIP
*OPENING HYMN (38) Morning Has Broken
READINGS Do not stand at my grave and weep — Mary Elizabeth Frye
23rd Psalm
Into the Sunset — S. Hall Young
INTERLUDE
REMEMBRANCE
RESPONSIVE READING (721)
REMEMBRANCE
INTERLUDE
SHARING OF MEMORIES
EULOGY
PRAYER
Jodie Miller
They Are With Us Still
Mark Wolston
Maran Wolston
*CLOSING SONG Let It Be
When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
And in my hour of darkness she is standing right in front of me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be, whisper words of wisdom, let it be
And when the broken-hearted people living in the world agree
There will be an answer, let it be
For though they may be parted there is still a chance that they will see
There will be an answer, let it be
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be, yeah, there will be an answer, let it be
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be, whisper words of wisdom, let it be
And when the night is cloudy there is still a light that shines on me
Shine on until tomorrow, let it be
1 wake up to the sound of music, Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be, yeah, there will be an answer, let it be
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be, whisper words of wisdom, let it be
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
Over the Rainbow
Bill worked on the ceramic tile art project with the youth at Unity Church. His creation was included
in this file mural and hung on the outer wall of the Center Room for many years. Bill's contribution
was a squirrel like creature popping it's head out of a hole in a tree trunk. The panel was entitled:
"One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abideth forever."
William "Bill" Wolston, age 88, of Mendota Heights, passed peacefully on
January 25. Proceeded in death by his loving wife Letitia of 65 years.
Bill was recognized as a Minnesota Treasure for his extensive volunteer work in
which he wrote articles and contributed his expertise to the Minnesota, Ramsey,
and Dakota Historical Societies. He was well known for his "90 Seconds of
Local History" and "A Look Back at Local History" episodes that he created and
produced with North Dakota County Cable "Town Square Television" that aired
on many community cable channels.
He worked for the Conwed Corporation, formerly Wood Conversion, in the
advertising department and retired as the Head of Communications for Conwed.
A 20 year veteran of the Naval Reserve, he rose to the rank of commander.
He is survived by his son Mark Wolston, daughter Kim Wolston, and
granddaughter Maran Wolston.
Bill's family would like to thank everyone for their love and support during this
time of grief. Immediately following the service, you are invited to join the family
for a reception in the Parish Hall and a time for fellowship and remembrance.
Special thanks to Kathleen Bartholomay, piano, for the gift of music, and to the
memorial service team at Unity Church.
Memorial contributions in Bill's honor may be made to the Dakota County
Historical Society and Town Square Television.