William Charles Scheihing, Jr, went to be with his Lord on May 19, 2013, after a courageous eight year battle with cancer. Bill considered each day to be a gift from God. Nothing meant more to him than his faith and his family. Bill was an excellent father, approachable, caring and wise; a loving son, taking tender care of his parents, and an attentive husband, with a beautiful, loving relationship for thirty-three years with his wife, Cathy.
Bill was born to Bettye and Bill Scheihing in Houston, on December 9, 1956, later moving to Fort Worth. A natural athlete, Bill excelled at any sport he played, including football, basketball, baseball and golf.
His years in Fort Worth at Arlington Heights High School were filled with great friends and memories. He was quarterback for the Yellow Jacket football team, undefeated in their district. The Jackets were a closeknit team and went deep into the play offs.
In 1975, Bill attended the University of Texas in Austin where he was a member of Kappa Alpha. At Texas Bill met the love of his life and his best friend, Cathy Hurt. Bill belonged to the Silver Spur Service Organization and served as Longhorn mascot, Bevo’s handler his senior year.
After college graduation in 1979, he began working at Continental National Bank in Fort Worth. In 1980, he and Cathy were married. Bill continued in his commitment to service as President of Easter Seals Fort Worth and was a member of Steeplechase, Shady Oaks, and Jewel Charity Ball. Every Memorial Day weekend, Cathy and Bill joined their Four Seasons travel group, college friends that gathered annually for over 30 years.
Bill’s beloved and precious children, Charlie, Elizabeth, and John made his family complete. He loved being involved in every aspect of his children’s lives. If he was not coaching, Bill was always on the sidelines or audience, cheering on his children.
In 2000, Bill moved his family to Oklahoma City. Still with Bank One, soon to become JPMorgan Chase, Bill was involved in numerous charitable and civic activities. He served on the Board of the Oklahoma City Public School Foundation, United Way Board, Edmond Memorial Football Foundation President, and others. He was most proud of his involvement with the Board of the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum, serving in many capacities, including Chairman of the Board.
Always known to be wise beyond his years, Bill was often approached by friends and associates for advice. A trustworthy and quiet man, he always had time for a friend and was willing to help anyone in need. Bill’s integrity, work ethic, and genuineness propelled him to great success in business. His faith, thoughtfulness and care made him a dependable friend, and a wonderful father, son and husband.
This is the Eulogy given by Billy's daughter, Elizabeth. What a tribute!
There are plenty of things we never agreed on like political parties and the combination of sweet and savory and shoe choices. His favorite comment on my shoes was is it too late to get your money back on those? Only second to my dad saying I love you was that setence.
Plenty of people have said to me how sorry they are that this has happened to my dad and to my family. Plenty of people have said how unfair this is, that such a good man did not deserve such a hard path. What those people do not understand is that God has a reason for each burden he gives to each person.
I have suffered and mourned and felt the desolation of despair more than most. But I also know that I would not change one moment of my life. And that despite the struggle that an eight year battle with cancer has brought to my family, we are better for it.
After the dark hours and days and months of our first grappling with this obstacle apart, it brought us together in a way that seemed impossible before that. We are a closer-knit family because of this. I would not be the person I am today without my father. As much as I miss him today, tomorrow and everyday after that for the rest of my life, it is because of him and because of cancer that I am who I am. I would not trade a single second of my life, and the 8 years God blessed us with my fathers continued presence in our lives, for a life without this disease.
While it is in a way heartbreaking to think about the rest of my life without him, to walk me down the isle, to hold my children in his arms, to me through the rough patches with his steady conversation and thoughtful opinions, I know he will be there with me always.
You see, while so many people said why me, he said why not me, and that is a lesson I could not have learned without him. His grace and perseverance throughout have forever molded the person I am. He forever changed my life with his unconditional love and his guidance and care.
He will be with me if I ever have children as the model of a parent whose love is always first, and humor is always close behind. Reminding me to take things seriously only when necessary, and to choose laughter over tears whenever possible. I will miss him everyday, but know that he is with me in the choices I make and the good I do in the world because he taught me that it what is important.
Cathy Hurt (Mrs. Wm 'Billy') Scheihing
William Charles Scheihing, Jr, went to be with his Lord on May 19, 2013, after a courageous eight year battle with cancer. Bill considered each day to be a gift from God. Nothing meant more to him than his faith and his family. Bill was an excellent father, approachable, caring and wise; a loving son, taking tender care of his parents, and an attentive husband, with a beautiful, loving relationship for thirty-three years with his wife, Cathy.
Bill was born to Bettye and Bill Scheihing in Houston, on December 9, 1956, later moving to Fort Worth. A natural athlete, Bill excelled at any sport he played, including football, basketball, baseball and golf.
His years in Fort Worth at Arlington Heights High School were filled with great friends and memories. He was quarterback for the Yellow Jacket football team, undefeated in their district. The Jackets were a closeknit team and went deep into the play offs.
In 1975, Bill attended the University of Texas in Austin where he was a member of Kappa Alpha. At Texas Bill met the love of his life and his best friend, Cathy Hurt. Bill belonged to the Silver Spur Service Organization and served as Longhorn mascot, Bevo’s handler his senior year.
After college graduation in 1979, he began working at Continental National Bank in Fort Worth. In 1980, he and Cathy were married. Bill continued in his commitment to service as President of Easter Seals Fort Worth and was a member of Steeplechase, Shady Oaks, and Jewel Charity Ball. Every Memorial Day weekend, Cathy and Bill joined their Four Seasons travel group, college friends that gathered annually for over 30 years.
Bill’s beloved and precious children, Charlie, Elizabeth, and John made his family complete. He loved being involved in every aspect of his children’s lives. If he was not coaching, Bill was always on the sidelines or audience, cheering on his children.
In 2000, Bill moved his family to Oklahoma City. Still with Bank One, soon to become JPMorgan Chase, Bill was involved in numerous charitable and civic activities. He served on the Board of the Oklahoma City Public School Foundation, United Way Board, Edmond Memorial Football Foundation President, and others. He was most proud of his involvement with the Board of the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum, serving in many capacities, including Chairman of the Board.
Always known to be wise beyond his years, Bill was often approached by friends and associates for advice. A trustworthy and quiet man, he always had time for a friend and was willing to help anyone in need. Bill’s integrity, work ethic, and genuineness propelled him to great success in business. His faith, thoughtfulness and care made him a dependable friend, and a wonderful father, son and husband.
Cathy Hurt (Mrs. Wm 'Billy') Scheihing
This is the Eulogy given by Billy's daughter, Elizabeth. What a tribute!
There are plenty of things we never agreed on like political parties and the combination of sweet and savory and shoe choices. His favorite comment on my shoes was is it too late to get your money back on those? Only second to my dad saying I love you was that setence.
Plenty of people have said to me how sorry they are that this has happened to my dad and to my family. Plenty of people have said how unfair this is, that such a good man did not deserve such a hard path. What those people do not understand is that God has a reason for each burden he gives to each person.
I have suffered and mourned and felt the desolation of despair more than most. But I also know that I would not change one moment of my life. And that despite the struggle that an eight year battle with cancer has brought to my family, we are better for it.
After the dark hours and days and months of our first grappling with this obstacle apart, it brought us together in a way that seemed impossible before that. We are a closer-knit family because of this. I would not be the person I am today without my father. As much as I miss him today, tomorrow and everyday after that for the rest of my life, it is because of him and because of cancer that I am who I am. I would not trade a single second of my life, and the 8 years God blessed us with my fathers continued presence in our lives, for a life without this disease.
While it is in a way heartbreaking to think about the rest of my life without him, to walk me down the isle, to hold my children in his arms, to me through the rough patches with his steady conversation and thoughtful opinions, I know he will be there with me always.
You see, while so many people said why me, he said why not me, and that is a lesson I could not have learned without him. His grace and perseverance throughout have forever molded the person I am. He forever changed my life with his unconditional love and his guidance and care.
He will be with me if I ever have children as the model of a parent whose love is always first, and humor is always close behind. Reminding me to take things seriously only when necessary, and to choose laughter over tears whenever possible. I will miss him everyday, but know that he is with me in the choices I make and the good I do in the world because he taught me that it what is important.
Cathy Hurt (Mrs. Wm 'Billy') Scheihing
Bill tells his story in this humorous and heartfelt video.
http://vimeo.com/64099943