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Paul Wesley "Pete" Willbanks

1933 - 2020

Becky Burnett Jones posted a symbolic gesture

Thursday, August 13, 2020

I have a lot of fond memories of Pete and Mary. I stayed with my grandparents, Warren and Evelyn Bilyeu, during the summer and remember their nightly card games and fun days together swimming and boating together. I am truly sorry for your lose. He was such a good man and always made me smile, My thoughts and prayers are with Mary and family,

Jennifer lit a candle

Thursday, August 6, 2020

Aunt Mary , The greatest memory I have of Uncle Pete is how he made others feel. Every memory that I have of Uncle Pete you are in it with him, smiling and laughing. I always knew he would be quick with a joke or a smile, he always made me feel joyful because of that. I am so sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace. Please know you are loved and we are mourning with you. Love, Jennifer Banks-Conti

Sandra Banks (Stapp) posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Oh, Uncle Pete! My mind goes back to memories of you from my childhood. The biggest booming voice and ready, contagious laugh. I remember thinking as a child that your laugh could be heard for what my Mom called a country mile! Your love for Aunt Mary was quite evident and I could see how much you enjoyed each other’s company. Thank you, for being some of my fondest memories of my summer vacations and sometimes Christmas treks to the place that my parents always said lovingly was home. We may have physically lived in Arizona but Springfield was home. I was always impressed by your military service and in my mind you will forever be a hero. Thank you for your service from this grateful American. So many memories and my husband and I still talk about having hung out at your cabin when our kids were young. I was so happy to be able to give my kids a glimpse of my childhood through you and Aunt Mary. To my lovely Aunt Mary, I send thoughts, prayers and loads Of love and hugs. And from every one in my clan, myself, Kimball, Jon and Jennifer and their families we are so sorry for your loss and will keep you in our prayers for comfort, peace and most of all that when the memories of this fine, hardworking man come flooding in, that they will bring you joy. Love, Sandy Banks (Stapp)