David Booth Williams
June 24, 2006
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
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Asheville, NC - David Booth Williams, 84, of Givens Estates, Asheville, passed away quietly on Saturday, June 24, 2006.
Born in Albany, NY and a long-time resident of Ithaca, NY, Mr. Williams had resided in Asheville since 2000.
After serving in the Navy in World War II, he worked at Cornell University as Director of the International Student Office for 30 years. Dave was married for 62 years to his lifetime partner, the late Lois H. Williams.
He is survived by his two sons, Peter David Williams of Asheville and Paul Haresign Williams of San Diego, CA, and two grandsons, Daniel Brennan Williams of Durham, NC and Timothy Haresign Williams of Vail, CO. He also is survived by his sister, Janice Long of Clearwater, FL.
This gentle man will be missed by friends around the world.
The family asks that any memorials in Mr. Williams’ name be made to the David B. and Lois Williams 50th Wedding Anniversary Scholarship Fund, Office of Financial Aid and Student Employment, 203 Day Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14833.
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To Pete and the Williams Family,
I am so sorry to hear of David’s passing. I am truly sadden that I wasn’t there when it happen. I will miss that sparkle in his eye and the smile he always wore, and I will miss his beautiful sprit. I know how happy he will be, to be together again with his beloved Lois. I will keep your family in my prayers. God Bless you all.
My deepest sympathies to Pete, Paul and their families. David was one of the kindest and most thoughtful administrators I knew at Cornell… I’ll never forget when I was shepherding the hockey freshmen for Ned one year and he kindly, thoughtfully and very quietly explained to my why we had to bring them to the office… that being Canadians made them international! He and Lois are deeply missed, and our prayers are with you all.