DENEKE, William Scott (Bill)

William Scott Deneke 1967-2003. Bill Deneke departed his earthly family Tuesday evening; November 25, 2003 at 36 years of age. We know his Heavenly family greeted him with open arms. Bill was one of God's finest human beings; Heaven's gain is his family and friends sorrowful loss. However, "They that hope in the Lord will renew their strength, they will soar as with eagles' wings. They will run and not grow weary, walk and not grow faint." Isaiah 40:31. Billy's future was bright with great promise. He was graduating from ASU in December after being a part-time student for 11 years. He accomplished his goal while having a good and challenging profession, marrying the love of his life Allisa, and together having three wonderful sons. All of this and graduating Summa Cum Laude! The extraordinary quality about Billy was how responsible he has always been. He not only provided well for his family, but he was an awesome husband and hands-on Daddy as well. He also was a caring and thoughtful son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin and friend. If one were to look in the dictionary for the meaning of Husband, Father and Friend, it would be found that Bill was the best example of all three. Bill was preceded in death by his mother Barbara, and 'Nanny' and Grandpa Bill Hyder. Bill is survived by wife Allisa; sons William, Andrew and Michael; father Larry; sister Buffy; mother-in-law Linda Anestasi; father, Jerry Daniel; sister-in-law Dawn and family; their dog Buster Brown; uncle Jim; aunts Marti, Joann, Carol and nine cousins. Services are to be held Sat., Dec. 6, 2003 at 4 p.m. at A. L. Moore-Grimshaw Mortuary, 710 W. Bethany Home Rd. In lieu of flowers a contribution to the Deneke Boys' College Savings Fund by check payable to USEP will be greatly appreciated. Published in the Arizona Republic on 12/4/2003.