Born Dec. 14, 1957, in Chicago, he died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, in DuPage County. Bill worked for Synthes Corporation and more importantly, worked within the entire Fox Valley community to spread the good news of Christ. Bill loved life, and life eternal.

The very thought that there are so many who don't have a relationship with Christ drove him. It drove him to spend many hours of his free time serving others, in various capacities. Bill was very involved in leadership at Christ Community Church, whether it be a community group leader, Men's Ministry leader or head of the usher/greeter ministry.

What ranked top on Bill's list, though, was reaching others with the good news of Christ. He spent numerous hours in the planning of major church events, with the intention of reaching many, but realizing that to even reach one would mean that the hours were well spent. Bill had such an impact on so many lives throughout the community, and those who love him have a hard time understanding just why he had to leave them. But, they all realize that God's plan and purposes far surpasses theirs and it is perhaps in his death, not his life, that Bill may make his greatest impact. In addition to time spent at Christ Community, he was a dedicated father and soccer coach, to his daughter Jamie's team, "The Lady Elite."

Family was everything to Bill, and he was his girls' biggest cheerleader. He loved his wife, Mary and his girls, Jenna, Jamie and Julianna with all his heart. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Mary; daughters, Jenna, Jamie and Julianna; his parents, William and Eleanor Harmon of Grand Rapids, Mich.; brother, Kirk (Beth) Harmon of Grand Rapids; sister, Mary (Dan) Neville of Pennsylvania; his in-laws, Carmen and Marge Calderone; and six nieces and nephews.