BILL LASSETER'S FUNERAL GUESTBOOK AT http://www.legacy.com/TylerPaper/GB/GuestbookView.aspx?PersonId=19610557 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 15, 2006 I Love you and Miss you....Thank you for sharing your life with me and my family. Rhonda Hester (Lindale, TX ) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 10, 2006 Bill was a dear man in my life. He was like a grandfather to me. He taught me a little about fishing and he always looked forward to me being in the fishing tournament. He was always at the doorstep when we needed him. He had always been there for me, all 12 years. I love you Bill. (p.s. I will miss you so much) Hannah Hester (Lindale, TX ) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 2, 2006 With deepest sympathy to Bill's family: Knew Bill for many years with Central and Frontier Airlines. It was always a pleasure to work his flights. Ken Stewart Kenneth Stewart (Fayetteville, AR ) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- October 28, 2006 Bill, sure is strange, as just played golf with him at Rusty's last month. We at FAL/CN golf will miss him. Bill always treated us "rampies" (as we were known as the ground crew) very professionally as we had a job to do also. Hit'm straight and far now, Bill. Gary Mackie (Kingwood, TX ) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- October 25, 2006 Bill was a special man, and a good friend to the LIT station agents. He always borrowed our car or truck to go bass fishing at Lake Conway on his layovers. I flew with Bill many times when MWAAA Union Rep and could tell a some funny stories - like the time we lost an engine after leaving Hot Springs enroute to Ft Smith - Bill Medcalf was right seat and I was jump seat-flight was full-those were the good old days- anyway I asked Bill if we were in trouble, and he said maybe cause that was our good engine. ha Jack Chambers (Little Rock, AR ) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- October 20, 2006 Bill, I sure enjoyed flying copilot for you numerous times.We had alot of fun together. I will miss you. God Bless. Dennis Lacy Dennis Lacy (Aurora, CO ) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- October 19, 2006 Bill Lasseter was a gentleman, an excellent pilot and a wonderful friend. We commuted together DFW/DEN many times and shared some great stories. I feel a personal loss and and may God bless his family. That westbound lane is beginning to show too much wear. You leave behind many friends, but many more are waiting to welcome that perpetual smile. Thank you Bill for being my friend. John Leslie (Cleburne, TX ) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- October 19, 2006 My deepest sympathy to the family. I have many good memories of Bill. FAL Retired Pilot Bob Huddleston (Murfreesboro, TN ) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- October 18, 2006 I didn't know Bill too well but he was a family friend of my friend Matt Hester. He let us come out to his house in Hideaway and go swim out in the lake whenever we wanted. He was a really friendly guy and was someone who you could talk to if you needed anything. I wish I had the chance to know him more but from the very little time I spent around him, he will be missed very much. Rest in peace Bill. Charlie Kromer Charlie Kromer (College Station, TX ) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- October 18, 2006 Bill Lasseter's final flight "Westbound" marks the departure of a gentleman, a professional pilot but more than that, a true "Airman" with a special touch with the airplane that put him in the "Elite" class of pilots. Bill, thank you so much for letting me as a very young pilot, share your cockpit in the right hand seat and learn the trade from a true master. Jack Gibson Jack Gibson (Clayton, NC ) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- October 18, 2006 Ardell Arfsten (Franktown, CO ) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- October 18, 2006 Bill, Even though I was the most junior pilot on the seniority list, and first flew the "backseat" with you, you were always the consumate gentleman and willing advisor as to the performance of my duties. Later, as your copilot, you were unchanged, and the many pleasant hours of flying will always be an incentive to me to pass those qualities on to those who will follow. Blue skies and tailwinds always... Jack Bailey (New Waverly, TX ) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- October 18, 2006 I was a station agent in Liberal Kansas, Fayetteville, Ark., Little Rock, Denver and Springfield, Mo. I sure respected Bill and appreciated him. He was a fine person. Buddy Griffin (El Paso, AR ) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- October 18, 2006 I knew Bill starting in 1964 when he piloted with Central Airlines. He will always be remembered for his courtesy and friendliness. He was well-liked in FYV and often chatted with us in operations. Condolences to his children and families for their loss. Jake Lamkins (Fayetteville, AR ) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- October 18, 2006 Bill, I always enjoyed your presence in my Ground School Classses. Always attentive as well as a real gentleman. You always reminded me of Ray Bolger the Strawman in the Wizard Of Oz. I flew ACM several times with you being the Captain & you were 100% professional. May GOD BLESS YOU, Francis W."Frank" Meyer Flight Operations Instructor Honorary Captain Frontier Airlines Francis Meyer (Grove, OK ) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- October 18, 2006 Bill, even though we've lost touch these past few years, I will miss you and your laughter. Thanks for the many great trips I flew with you as your co-pilot. I'll always remember the "lesson" you taught me one night when I was a new co-pilot on the Boeing 737 ... we were on our way DFW-DEN, had finished our steak & lobster, and I was "playing" with all the switches on the overhead when you said, "Stallings, once we finish eating there really isn't much else to do except relax until we get where we're going." I've found that applies to a lot of things in life. Thanks, Bill, for helping to make my life a fun trip. Phil Stallings (Kansas City, MO ) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- October 18, 2006 Bill, It was in 1958 that I had the privilige of meeting and flying co-pilot for you and then working with you on flight safety problems, etc. for the many years we worked together in the airline business. Thanks for all the lessons learned as well as your patience while I was learning them as well as your friendship over the years. Blue skies and tailwinds, Bill.... You've earned them. H. A. "Frosty" Frost (Camdenton, MO ) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- October 18, 2006 Bill was one of the nicest guys I've met in my 19 years at Hideaway. We swapped many a flying story, played some golf together, and even fished a little together. I always looked forward to running into Bill on the golf course or the lakes, and he never disappointed, with his always present good humor. I'll miss you, Bill. Tom Smith (Hideaway, TX ) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- October 18, 2006 Bill was a great man, full of joy all the time and he loved helping others. Bill was an excellent fisherman and im proud to say that he taught me everything i know about the sport. I look forward to passing that on to my future children. He also helped me through hard times in my life and was always there to share a laugh as well. I'll miss his random visits to my house when he randomly walks in shouting "Hey! anybody home?!" or when i did something stupid I'd get a sarcastic "dammit Matt! you ought'ta be ashamed of yourself!" Geez Bill... our time together seemed too short.. you knew me for almost 19 years but I didnt have the honor but for only 6 I'm gonna miss you Bill, thanks for everything you have done for me! I love you, Bill! Rest In Peace! Matt Hester Matt Hester (Lindale, TX )