ANSTEE, William Morris

William Morris Anstee passed away peacefully on April 25, 2011 surrounded by his family and with loving care from the staff at St. Mary's Hospice in Tucson, Arizona. Bill "Papa" is survived by his wife of 13 years, Phyllis; his sons, William of Elmira, NY and Larry of West Palm Beach, FLA; daughter, Robin M. Dean (Mike) of Tucson, AZ; stepdaughter, Cheri Smith of Warsaw, NY; three grandchildren, three great- grandchildren, sisters, Lois Crane (Leland) of St. Petersburg, FLA and Patricia Penner (Larry) of Homosassa, FLA; his extended Tucson family (Steve, Jennifer, Jeff, Cameron, Christopher and Connor Nichols); several cousins, nieces, nephews, his aunt, Marjorie and many beloved friends. Bill was born in Tupper Lake, NY on May 17, 1930 and came to Tucson, AZ with his bride Merna in 1967 spending 30+ years working for Sears & Roebucks and able to fix absolutely anything! After Merna's passing he married his wonderful wife, Phyllis whom he spent the rest of his golden years with. A Memorial will be held to celebrate Bill's life on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Tucson Baptist Temple, 1525 S. Columbus Blvd., Tucson, AZ. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a donation to the charity of your choice in Bill's memory. Arrangements by HUDGEL'S SWAN FUNERAL HOME.