Casa Roble High School Graduation
June 6, 2001
Will Asher & Matt Smith


William,


The struggle for me to grasp your death has led me through a journey of emotions that range from sadness, disbelief, grief and even a hint of joy while I remember all of the good times we shared. I do so with a small smile on my face, a warm heart and my mind filled with bits and pieces of so many memories. 
Death is not an experience you can predict or even prepare for and I find myself in an unfamiliar spot and cannot help but to be very reflective after hearing that I would no longer see you again. I reflected on all of the missed opportunities of course because that is the natural thing to do when experiencing this kind of loss I assume. Then I reflected on what this meant for the future. The future of the family you left behind as well as the mortality of my own life. 
I talk about all of these emotions and reflection in place of a favorite memory for a very important reason. They led me to remember just how much influence you had on my life. To be completely honest I have answered questions about life influence/heroes for school papers and job applications dozens of times in my life and for the first time I realized that if I had to name just one person that truly shaped who I have become it would of and should of always been you. 
William, you were always the bar I compared myself to growing up and like any goal to shoot for you never made it easy. Whether it be how smart you were, how athletic you were or even how much you could control a room with your charisma I always pushed to match the level you had reached before me. You were my cousin yes, but you always treated me like your little brother and were there for me both as a friend and a mentor.
I can list off thousands of memories and we could dig out hundreds of photos, but none of them could paint a true representation of just how much you shaped the type of person I have become. So instead I say cheers! Thank you and I love you. 

Until we have our next drink together in Heaven,
Seanny

If you watch his tribute, you will see a picture of a young William with the ocean in the background, that was a trip we took together. It was just William and I and we had a great time, another moment I'll never forget.

When William (and Tisha) were younger I happened to live in the same apartment complex, they would both come and spend time with me. It felt so much like family, I'll never forget that time and how it brightened my life.

When I got pregnant with my first child William was so excited that my son could be born on his birthday.  My son, Jason, was born two days after William's birthday and William never let me forget that I was two days late.  William was a great uncle and loved all four of my children.  William and Jason had a great bond because William spent a lot of time playing with him.  In MaKayla, William found his match, which drove him crazy but proud at the same time.  With Madyson he was patient and was there through everything she went through.  With Jackson, William was able to share many of his interests.  He introduced Jackson to Minecraft, Pokemon, and the love of video games.  As an adult when William brought Crystal home my mom and I were excited because we really liked her and most importantly she made him happy.  He loved her and would do anything for her.  Watching William become a dad was a joy.  William always wanted to be a dad and a great dad he was.  William loved both of his children with all of his heart and would do anything for them.  He loved sharing his interests with Trystan and Gloria was his little princess.  Whenever William was around I knew I was going to laugh because he loved having a good time.  I also knew I was going to hear his opinion on any topic whether I wanted to hear it or not.  He would also argue with just about anyone just for fun.  William was so good at arguing that sometimes I would start to question myself.  He was a very confident person that I envied for his confidence.   William was unable to say my name when we were younger so he called me Sissy.  William continued to call me Sissy even after he could say my name.  I only remember one time when he called me by my first name.  I will miss him calling me Sissy.  When I asked my brother to walk me down the aisle for my wedding he said of course.  Him giving me away is a memory I will always be grateful for.
I love my brother and miss him terribly.  
Sissy

On July 23, 1983 William was born and I became his older sister.  I loved him from the moment I saw him.  He was my real life baby doll that I could hold and kiss.   William was a very energetic child that kept my mom  on her toes.  He wanted to try and do everything, even if that meant he would get into trouble.  William was also a very smart child that would ask questions all the time.  He was a fabulous athlete that excelled in every sport he played.  I remember going to his sporting events and being so proud that he was my brother.  William was my very first friend that I cherished with all my heart.  Many of my childhood memories of my brother revolve around video games.  William loved them so much and he wanted to play them all the time.  It would drive him crazy when he had to let me have a turn because I was not nearly as good.  He would sit right there with me and tell me what to do and if I did not do it right he would tell me to let him show me.  Since I was the older sister I was responsible for getting William and I home from school and to get our chores done.  William of course was not happy about this and did not make this an easy task.  He would race out to our bikes at the end of the day so he could beat me home.  I do not think he realized how much I worried about him when he was out of my sight.  We had a lot of fun on those bike rides as well.  William was also very good at distracting me while doing chores, making me laugh, and getting me to do his for him.  William and I would have our typical sibling fights when we were younger, however we also always had  each others backs and never fought as adults.  
I will  cherish every memory I have of my brother for the rest of my life.  I love and miss him so much.
Sissy 

William here are some the best memories of your life with me! When you were younger we would talk about where we would like to live if we could live anywhere. I wanted to live in a house like the houses in Ireland and you said when you got rich you would build me one in the mountains. William it was so much fun watching you playing tackle football with Sammy in the backyard, you had so much fun tackling him if you could catch him. Next, was how you teased me about my driving, sticking your head out of the window and saying Granny there goes another snail passing you up, or here comes three more snails faster than you, you would have me laughing so hard with tears in my eyes. You even taught Sean Jr. to help you out when he was in the car. Oh, yeah remember the time it was raining, and I was driving down Walnut to turn on Winding Way and I skidded at the corner and ended up on Winding Way without even trying, boy was I scared, but you said try that again laughing! How about the times my car would make that loud noise from under the hood and you made me stop and you fixed it because it bothered you. I loved watching you play football, basketball, and track even if though I don't like sports at all. I would sit in the parking lot at your school waiting for your practice to end. I did a lot of crafts and reading at that time, but couldn’t wait to hear how your practice went. But the one thing I am going to miss is how much fun it was when you would tease me about how dumb I am when it comes to my laptop, telling me I needed to learn how to use it right, now I guess Jason will have to put up with me and my laptop. You always made our family get togethers fun and interesting telling us things or making fun of any of us for dumb things we do. Miss you so much, but I know I will see you in heaven. 
Love you bunches!!! 
Granny

Uncle Will,
Corn Mazes are definitely not our family’s thing and you tried hard for us to be good at them.  In Dixon you led us through this huge corn maze without a map even though they suggested one, but this is not where our bad luck started.  The memories at Dave’s pumpkin patch in the maze are some of my favorites.  You got us to try every year, yet every year we would do just as bad as the last.  My favorite year is when you had to eventually lead us out going right through all of the corn. Another great memory I have with you is when I still only had my driving permit.  This probably is not a favorite memory for you, but a scary moment.  We had gone to the store together to get something for Granny and you let me drive.  I did fine until we were leaving the parking lot and this car started backing up into our car.  I did not even think to use the horn, but you immediately reached over and honked it for me.  This made us both laugh after the fact, but I know we were both scared seconds before.  I will miss your jokes about my aunt and hearing your loud voice fill the room with your knowledge at family holidays.  Thank you for being the very best uncle and thank you for telling me how proud you were of me at my graduation.  These words mean so much to me and I will always cherish them the most.  I will love and miss you always Uncle Will,
Jay

Uncle Will,
I do not even know where to start.  Losing you has been the hardest thing that has ever happened to me. I hope you know I will always watch over Crystal and the kids.  We always had a special connection because of our birthdays being only two days apart.  When you were in college, I would always get so excited for you to come home.  I remember one time you got home really early in the morning with your friend Tyler.  My mom came in and woke me up to tell me you were home.  I immediately ran out and gave Tyler a hug because I was so tired and excited, I thought it was you.  After a while you coming home had gotten even better than before.  This was because you meet Crystal and she started coming home with you.  I am so thankful that you brought Crystal and the kids into my life.  Something we both had in common was our love for turtles and tortoises.  All my love for them started from watching you set up habitats for Rif-Raff, I am glad we shared the same interest in them.  When I was younger you, Crystal, and your friends took me to a reptile show.  This meant the world to me
because you had made me feel extra special that day and I realized you must have actually, enjoyed being my uncle.  Another memory that shows just how great you were is when Madyson was born.  You would come over and help Granny take care of MaKayla and I.  I was very thankful for this even though I had to deal with you and MaKayla arguing over everything! 
I will love and miss you always Uncle Will,
Jay

Will,

I have so many memories, I wish I could share them all.  There were the numerous times you helped me build something that your mom bought, or the time we laid sod on the patio of the apartment we were renting.  All the times we watched and talked about sports.  The one that stands out, is the time I came home with a burrito from Chipotle.  I asked if you wanted to split it and you said "cool."  I cut it in half and we started eating.  We were midway through our third bites when the person on the news said that people were getting sick from food at Chipotle.  We stopped chewing, looked at each other and said "Oh well, too late now!"  It still makes me laugh till this day.  Thank you for all of the help, all the laughs and just being you.  Miss you always, and I promise to take care of your mom.....

I remember When I first met Will, I was only 12 years old and I still remember seeing him from the outside of my grandma’s house and  seeing my aunt so happy.  William taught me a lot he was the one that helped me understand football and what it meant to him that’s why I chose to be a receiver just like him. I have too many memories of Will, my only two that always comes to mind is when Will, Crystal, my brother, and I were at their apartment and my brother and Will  we’re going head to head in Guitar Hero 3 and Will picked a hard and long song at the end of the song not only did Will win he also hit himself in the face with the guitar I remember just laughing. My other memory is Thanksgiving with Will for the first time we did a annual turkey bowl where we decided to do adult vs kids even though it was 3 vs 5. I’ve never been so scared in my life I remember catching the call and seeing Will and just dropping to the ground and Will looking at me and laughing and calling me a baby, I smiled and laughed the very next play my cousin catches the ball Will came up and just yells and my cousin screams and tosses up the ball while I hit the floor laughing I saw Will dying cause he fumbled the ball  he will always have a place in my heart and memories 

Uncle Will, 
Words cannot describe the heavy heart that I carry with me every where I go in addition to an emptiness inside of me. The only satisfying comfort I receive is knowing God lifts us all up through his righteous hand for we shall leave all our worries before him as he listens ever closely to the souls that are crying out to him. Psalm 4:3, “The Lord Will Heat When I Call To Him”. We have such a loving, graceful, forgiving and compassionate God. When we pray, God hears more than we say, answers more than we ask and gives more than we can imagine. I shall not be selfish for God has blessed me with many memories and he has a plan here on earth as he does in heaven where you are now and rightfully belong! It is selfish to want you here with me for his KINGDOM has a purpose and needed to be filled with something that was missing which only HE knew you carried to fulfill his Master plan. I will never forget when we raced at my high school, I was thinking how could this old white guy beat me and Boom!! You dusted me after my brother said 1.2.3 go! LOL. I’ll never forget how you would always come to my baseball games and support me, you where there for my FIRST High School Home-run! I remember at every game before you went you would buy the Arizona bottles EMPTY them out, not even drink the tea and fill it with beer LOL! I love you Uncle Will! you are an amazing uncle and I love you so much 

Isaiah 41:10  do not fear, for I am with you;
    do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
    I will uphold you with my righteous right hand! 

And as I say my final goodbye Uncle Will I say I love you and this quote from Joshua 1:9 follows me as saying, “The Lord is with me every where you go”.  This quote reminds me that I gained a angel through you and god! Love you Uncle Will

Eddie Jr

William Paul,

This is beyond heartbreaking to be writing this, but here I go...

(1)... When you were very young, you used to sneak into my bedroom & turn the knobs on my stereo... I would come home, turn it on, & get a LOUD surprise.
(2)... Through the early years of your life, it was always laughter when your mom had to get your shirts over your big head... The struggle was real, but we laughed so hard every time.
(3)... Oh, the day that your Granny got her walking stick... You immediately named it her "pimp stick"... You & Sean Jr started calling her "Pimp Granny" every time she used it.

My "Bubba"... The memories of you will be forever in my heart... You are loved, & you are missed... Until we meet again.

Love,
Aunt Teresa

William, 

My heart is sadden to have to write this .. 

My most fondest memory of us was shortly after John and I got married. Justin was just a couple months old and we went to Olive Garden together for lunch. You looked at both John and I and told your cousin how proud of him you were for becoming a Dad and doing the “right” thing and then you look at me and said ... “you’re not just my cousins wife, you are my family!” .. You made me cry but it was a happy cry. You always made sure to make me feel as though I was apart of the family, and I will be forever grateful to you for that! 

Your smile was contagious and lit up every room you walked in. I will miss your smile, your jokes and your laugh. My heart will forever be sad that you are no longer with us. 

Rest Easy Cousin .. we’ll meet again! 

Love you always! 

William, 
You and I were never the closet cousins growing up. I was the quiet, reserved one and you were the loud, outgoing one. One of my favorite memories of us growing up was that week I stayed at your house when we were preteens and we wrote the newspaper together. I had so much fun making up crazy stories and hanging out in the computer room for hours. I will hold tight to these memories of you! Til we meet again Cousin 

I remember about two years ago it was Christmas time and William, Crystal, and the kids came to visit, and stayed with me for a couple of days in my little studio. One particular night I remember Crystal and Will inviting me to go see the Christmas lights and I was apprehensive at first because it had been a long day but I decided to go and it was one of the best nights I had with them and the kids we ended up coming back home to staying up late talking and watching movies all night. Nothing went wrong that visit. It was perfect.

My love
 You and I have had so many adventures together, I remembered how much you loved the performance by the actress who played Frau Blücher in the Young Frankenstein musical. You jumped out of your seat, screamed in delight and clapped your hands off.  While in NY we saw a couple get engaged on the Alice in wonderland  statue in Central Park. You thought that was the cutest thing ever.  All the haunted houses we have experienced; from the one on the Queen Mary to many at Universal Studios. You always loved telling people about the Pasadena maze with the Tunnel. Having me take the lead in those mazes because you were so scared but I loved every minute cause you held me so tight. As I reflect on our memories I always go back to the 12 hour ER visit in LA. How a homeless man needed help up but  the nurses were so offended by his smell, they would barely touch him. You got up, hugged the man out of his chair and took him to his room. Watching you grow from a young adult to an amazing involved loving father was a joy to be a part of, you were my rock the day Trystan was born by emergency cesarean and stayed so strong while he and I recovered. Gloria's birth was so amazing, you were the best coach and partner I asked for. I close my eyes and can see how excited you were when Trystan was picked to fight Darth Vader at Disneyland. Or the pure happiness you had in singing Moana songs with Gloria. In our short time together as a family of four we packed on tons of family fun. Our summer water park passes and beach memories fill my heart with gratitude. Thank you for our babies, without them I would be lost. On our first date we went to the beach. We talked for hours drinking cheap wine in tiki glasses and staring into the ocean. You learned how to make origami tulips just so you could give me flowers randomly. I feel so honored to have had a love like ours. To have felt an unconditional bond. Even on our worse days you told you loved me and said I was beautiful.  You will always be "my love" "my mister" " and "stupid angel face"
Those gorgeous blue eyes are forever etched into soul. 
                            Love your one and only,
                                         DUDEBABE           





One time we were all playing a card game named Mafia. It was William, Crystal, Justtina, Jesse and myself. We were drinking and getting drunk. William wasn’t drinking. However, he was cheating at the card game.

William was a good man, boyfriend, uncle to my children and brother in law. My boys always loved hanging around their cool Uncle. 

William’s birthday is July 23rd and mine is July 24th. I would wish him a happy birthday first and he would wish me a happy birthday the next day. We would laugh. 

My heart hurts that he has left this earth. He is greatly missed. 

William,
Where to even start! First off a big Thank you for pushing my husband to chase after me at college. With that Push you put in motion the creation of 2 AMAZING Families; and you didn't even know it. (Fyi...I am actually Right about that, no arguing.)
I met my Love and have 2 (most of the time) wonderful children, and You found your Love in my beautiful BFF and have 2 AMAZING children! So much happened from your Big mouth. Lol
So many people/things/movies/moments in my life are little reminders of you! Your son is your definite twin. I look at him especially and know you are still here....8 but still here! Your girl has all your energy and I am just waiting for the mouth to start going. This you already know, but I thank you for them!
College football, the slight walking away while you and Jeff talk games, Star Wars, Stranger Things, Doope lookin veggie/fruit tray designs, movie actor/actresses names (between you and Crystal there wasn't a face you guys couldn't put a name too.) Last thing you and Crystal made family Christmas wreaths together, like actually crafted....you could have taught your pal a little bit of that. Lol
Also, I will only cheer for Ohio under my breath, unless they are playing Nebraska, in which all bets are off!
All in all you presence and yes, even your debates will be forever missed!
 Much thanks and Love, Kim

Uncle Will, 
It's been hard to grasp that you are no longer with us. You have been apart of my growth in my young adulthood. There are been countless memories I would love to share and I will only share two. My fondest memory of you was the first night I met you. You drove six hours to pick up Crystal. Crystal and I had plans that night.  You brought me a snickers bar for taking my my aunt away. It was then I knew how much you loved her.  No man would drive six hours for a woman if he wasn't in love. Another memory was when you got us lost in the corn maze. Then proceeded to have us walk through every corn wall to make our own exit to the parking lot. 

I remember the day your were born like it was yesterday my baby boy.  There was nothing in this world that you felt you couldn't do and were always so curious about how things worked. As a teenager you not only played sports but excelled at them as you felt if you aren't going to be the best then why do it. As an adult you felt your biggest accomplishment was being a dad to Trystan and Gloria and loved them you did. You were always the loudest happiest person in the room and I miss that so much.  I miss your "Love You Mom" after every phone call. You were a joy in my life that seems to have faded and I will miss you until we see each other again......Love Mom 

"Bubba",
I still can't believe that you are not here on Earth anymore... My heart hurts deeply... I will hold onto all the memories that we shared throughout your life... You have made me laugh so hard through the years... I am shattered that I was not able to be in California for your "Celebration of Life" memorial... I know that you are looking down from Heaven, so I know you will be keeping a close eye on your family... Wrap your wings around them all, & give them signs that you are with them at all times... I miss you, nephew... You will always be in my heart... Until we meet again... I love you.!

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William Paul Asher Jr.

23 July, 1983 – 24 March, 2019

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