STONE, William Farrington

Other Events and Attributes:

• Education: UC Berkeley, and school of Medical Illustration, Boston

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Obituary

William F Stone, Jr
September 11, 1929 - August 22, 2009
Well Known Peninsula Artist

Pacific Grove - William Stone, Jr., 79, known to his friends and family as Bill, a longtime resident, passed away on August 22, 2009 after a 40-year battle with cancer.

Bill was born on September 11, 1929, in Walnut Grove, CA. He attended UC Berkeley, then the school of Medical Illustration in Boston, where he met his future wife, Nancy Evans.

He then went on to get his teaching credentials. He was a well-loved art teacher at Blackford High School in Campbell before moving to the Monterey Peninsula in 1965. There he started a long teaching career at Carmel High School. Many of his art students have attributed their professional careers to their favorite art teacher and remained in contact with Bill well after graduating from his class.

Bill was very well known in the art community of Carmel and was referred by many as “Mr. Carmel.” He sat as president of the Carmel Art Association for many terms. The shows of his very unique watercolor style had become synonymous with his name. He will be missed greatly among the art community as well as by his friends and family.

William gave his entire life to his love of art, family and friends. He was a very charismatic person who always lit up the room or event he was attending. Always a volunteer, he gave his time to others, never asking anything in return. Bill was an active lifetime member of the Presbyterian Church and devoted much of his life to his faith and support of his church, along with his wife, Nancy.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Nancy; his three children, David Stone (Laura), Laurie Rogers, and Jennifer Conrad (Mathias); his brother, Robert Stone of Sacramento; his sister Carol Kern of Marysville; nine grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

William can rest in peace knowing his artistic style will never be duplicated, or the man known as “Mr. Carmel” will never be replaced. His talents are very present in his children and grandchildren as they are all very artistic in many different ways. Rest in peace Bill, you will be missed.

A private family memorial was held in Aptos near the family farm.

A celebration of Bill’s Life will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at the Carmel Art Association between the hours of 4:30 and 7:00 pm for everyone touched by this very special man.

William married EVANS, Nancy about 1956. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ROGERS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]