William L. “Bill” Weiser, 66, of Clearwater, FL, died on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 peacefully at home with his family at his bedside.
He was Founder and President of Weiser Construction. He was a gifted draftsman and thoroughly enjoyed designing. His greatest passion was building churches, and he considered it his calling in ministry. He built many throughout Florida, as well as South America.
As a lifelong member of Clearwater First Assembly of God, he served in numerous capacities: youth leader, deacon, choir and worship team member, set builder, Sunday school teacher and more. There was not much he didn’t do for his church. He was a selfless servant! He was a devoted and loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandpa, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend!”
He was a sacrificial giver who would “give you the shirt off his back”. As a faithful servant of Jesus Christ, he led his family by example.
His wife was the love of his life; his children were his greatest treasures, and his grandchildren were his pride and joy. Bill was deeply loved and cherished by all of his family and friends and will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Elaine Harter Weiser, his children; daughter and son-in-law, David & Tammy Spedden of San Mateo, FL; son and daughter-in-law, Wes & Lauren Weiser; son, Jon Weiser; and son and daughter-in-law, Chris & Lindsey Weiser, all of Clearwater, eleven grandchildren: Amber, Brittany, Ashley, Austin, Isaac, Ayden, Ethan, Emma, Lucy, Nessa, and Olivia. He is also survived by his sister, Mary Hannon of Largo, and his brother George Weiser, of Meeteetse, WY and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 6-8 pm on Tuesday, December 9th at Clearwater First Assembly of God, 1739 So. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Clearwater, 33756, www.clearwaterag.org. Funeral services will begin at 10:00 am on Wednesday. Interment will follow at Serenity Gardens in Largo.
Such a great man that blessed so many. He will be greatly missed. I pray that God will give Elaine and all his beloved children and grandchildren peace during this time. Love to all.
We are so sorry for your loss. Bill was a great guy who will be missed.
I feel blessed and honored to have knowned such a great example of a leader and servant.
I remember when he put a trip together to Arcadia, Fl to help clean and repair the damage and devastation of another congregation on the wake of Hurricane Charlie.This is only one of many examples we saw Bill’s servant-leader shine through.
Our deepest simpathy and prayers go out to Elaine and their beautiful family.
“When we all get to heaven what a day of rejoicing it will be…”
Such a beautiful soul. He helped me so much with my sons when they needed a Godly influence in their lives (personally coming over to make sure they went to camp outs and paying for some) through Royal Rangers and so many more things as they grew in the church. He is part of the reason they are who they are and where they are in life! I am eternally grateful.
There really are no words of comfort for your family, pain is pain, period. Know he was loved, gave more then he received and you should be very proud to call him daddy, granddaddy and husband! I pray you find comfort and peace during this difficult time. Much love, thoughts and prayers. He’s with Christ now, probably stepping up to teach a class or build an addition to the kingdom!! xoxo
Bill you and Elaine have been our friends for over forty years. We have been through a lot of experiences together. JT and I don’t even know how to begin to say what a friendship like ours has meant to us. We miss you greatly and know that since we all serve the same God we will one day be together again as friends in our new life with Christ. Save us a place at the table and we will see you soon.
Love JT and Dorothy
As a young couple, Bill touched our lives by his example of faithfulness to the Lord. During our years of ministry at First Assembly of God in Clearwater we had many opportunities to fellowship with he and his beautiful family. While we know his family, friends and church family will miss him deeply, we rejoice knowing that he is at home with the One he lived to serve! Our love and prayers go out to the family!
Such a wonderful and Faithful Man of God. So honored to have gotten to know Bill. He was loved by so many and will be Greatly missed. But this verse comes to mind 2ndTim.4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the Faith. My prayers of Comfort and Peace to Elaine and the family. All our Love. Dan and Connie Laxton
Sorry for your loss. Bill was a great friend to Wendell & Me while we were in Clearwater. He will surely be missed at Clearwater First! There will be a vacancy that only God and time can heal (help) I still miss Wendell at times and he has been gone 24 years on 12/11. I can tell you God will see ALL of you through this as He did Kim, Shannon and Me. Remember the good times and cherish the memories. He was truly a man who love God, his family and church. A verse that helped me so much was Isaiah 57:1&2 when I was questioning God one day as to “WHY”. MAY HIS STRENGTH, PEACE AND LOVE be with your family.
May our Lord give all of you peace and strength to get though these next 7days and the next weeks and months ahead . Bell will be greatly miss.
I am so very sorry for your loss! I pray that God will bring you comfort, peace, and rest in your souls. You are in my prayers. Thinking of you all with love.
Elaine and family so sorry to hear of Bill’s illness and passing. I know he is free of all pain and rejoycing in heaven. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. May God wrap his arms around you and give you peace.
Ken and Carol
I wish I could be there in person to pay my respects but unfortunately I will not be able to attend. Bill was my second dad and a friend to the end I will miss him but I am comforted to know that God will one day Join Bill and my lord and Savior in heaven. God bless you Bill Weiser, you are with the angels now. :-)
I wish I could be there in person to pay my respects but unfortunately I will not be able to attend. Bill was my second dad and a friend to the end I will miss him but I am comforted to know that I will one day Join Bill and my lord and Savior in heaven. God bless you Bill Weiser, you are with the angels now. :-)
Dear elaine and family, words can’t express how I feel at bills passing. This is a real shock to me after knowing you people for 30 years or more, probably closer to 35. I will deeply miss seeing him every Sunday..I wish he could have come through this. Much love
Having recently experienced the loss of both my Parents; I know that there are no words to comfort the family! I do pray that your family will feel peace! So sorry for your loss; but heaven has received another angel!
Elaine & family, I’m so sorry for your loss. Bill sounds like a wonderful man. One who, no doubt, brought his children up to love & serve God. I pray that the knowledge that Bill has entered into his rest, is with his Savior forevermore, worshiping his God with the greatest choir ever, no more pain or sorrow, will comfort you. May your memories be precious and warm you through the holidays.
~ Crystal (Crysti Croasmun’s Mom)
To the Weiser Family: We are so sorry for your loss of such a wonderful person. We are thankful we had the opportunity to know Bill and serve together at First Assembly , Clearwater. We know he will be greatly missed. We pray the Holy Spirit will give you comfort, peace and strength through the coming months.
Sending prayers and heartfelt condolences to Elaine and the family. Love to you all – we loved Bill and he truly lived his love for Jesus in every way. Love you, Elaine, and continue to lift you in prayer. So grateful for the support you have from church and family…. May the Lord’s never ending love – keep you in peace and comfort your heart. Jan and Denny Moffitt and family
Elaine and family, our deepest sympathy goes out to you all at this time. Bill was such a great example of a Christian man who went the extra mile for God, family and church. Thirty plus years ago he was essential to every step in site-planning, zoning, getting permits and building our first building on a new site. To this day the church and school are still reaching and teaching God’s people. Thank you, Bill, for your devotion, skill and godly example.
I’m sorry for your loss and praying for your family.
Tammy I remember now when my Timmy passed away to our precious loving Lord and Savior and the love you gave all that you did for me and my family.My prayer is that you receive that same enormous love that you gave me as you walk through this. My prayers are with you. With all my love, Angie Mullins
Elaine and family it is with great sadness to hear that Bill passed away last week, but it is great joy to know that he is with our Heavenly Father and enjoying the fruits of his labor. Barb and I have known what we always referred to as Bill & Elaine because as long as we can remember you were a team. This dates back to over 50 years now to when you were dating in High School to when Bill would go back and forth every weekend to Southeastern College to pick up Elaine and return Sunday night after church. Some of us even went along for the ride sometimes. Bill and I have played golf, church softball and a few other games in our life’s together. We fellowshipped often in our younger days from those pot (metal pots) selling dinner parties, Tupperware and every other excuse where we could eat and have some fun. Families grew and responsibilities began to grow but we were close friends. We prayed and worshipped together for many years at First Assembly of God. Bill was also one of the “Three Men and a Baby” tale I tell when our first born arrived. Amy had complications after birth and was taken in the middle of the night to Shands Teaching Hospital in Gainesville, FL. Barb was not able to ride in a car for that distance so JT Lyons, Bill and myself went to Gainesville a week later to pick up the little peanut. JT had 4 children and Bill maybe 3 as I needed all the help I could get. We will miss Bill and will thank of him often. We will pray for peace, love and joy and only good memories to fill your heart mind and soul. This creates a void that cannot be filled until we are together again. May God bless and keep you Elaine and your family as we celebrate Bill’s homecoming.
Love,
Dan & Barb Yarnell
Martha and I express our deepest sympathy in the passing of Bill (our brother in law) We know that he is with Jesus, being relieved of all pain and suffering. One day we will be together. As the scripture says, “the trump of God will sound, the dead in Christ will rise and we which are alive, shall be caught up together to meet the Lord in the air, comfort one another with these words.”
We pray for Elaine, Tammy, Wesley, Jonathan, Christopher, May the Holy Spirit bring comfort and strength during this time of sorrow.
Elaine and family you are in our prayers. Bill was such a great man we were honored to have known him.
Kim and I were talking about Bill & Elaine. They were leaders when I ‘tripped’ into the church at 17 years old. But Kim’s stories go back to when she was just going into middle school – high school. They were examples. Doors open? Weiser family there. I remember when I was thinking about starting a business and it was a huge scary project. Bill offered to sit down and draw the plans for me. I have watched him help others, I have seen him give wise counsel. Actions speak louder than words. Bill Weiser loved Elaine, loved his kids, loved our church.
I am so sorry to hear about Bill’s passing. My thought and prayers are with you Elaine and Wes and the rest of the family. Bill was a great man and every time I walk into the office, I have and will continue to think of his handy work.
God bless you during this time. I am glad that Bill’s suffering has passed.
Truly sorry to hear of Bills passing.
We have had such a wonderful honor knowing the Weiser family. You guys are a wonderful family, and we send you are condolences for your loss. God bless!
I grew up watching you and Bill, Elaine. I remember when you were dating, busy with the youth group and with college, yet you still had time to talk to a pesky kid. Forward a few years. You got married and I was in youth. Busy as you were with your little stair-step children and your church ministry positions, you were always available to counsel with a teen going through difficult circumstances. You both have been excellent examples of a life spent chasing after God. Elaine, I’m so sorry that Bill is gone. Having been married to my wonderful husband for more than 40 years, I can’t imagine what I’d do if he died. I know the thought of the years ahead must be daunting. I pray that the Lord be more real to you during this time than He ever has before. I pray that His tangible presence wrap you in his comfort and care as you go through this difficult time. I know I haven’t been back to Clearwater but I cyber-stalk your wonderful family on Facebook and pray for them often. Bill was a wonderful man. Hugs.
To Wes and Lauren and family…
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. May God’s peace be with you all during this time. Mr. Weiser left both tangible and spiritual legacies for this and future generations, exemplified by his family roles as father, grandfather and uncle, as well as his work ethic, community service, church ministries and selfless service in Christ. May you be comforted, knowing that you all will be reunited in Heaven one day with Our Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ. God’s comfort and blessings to you all.
Gina (Wichman) Signor
Elaine and family we are very sorry for your loss. Bill was a blessing to all and will be greatly missed. Years would pass between our seeing one another but each time we were able to see you and Bill it was like old times at Clearwater First. We have very fond memories our of our years together in Clearwater and of Bill staying with us in Miami while building churches in South Florida. What great times of fellowship we had with Bill during those times. Our hearts and prayers are with you, the children and grand-children during this difficult time. I know there are no words that can be expressed to ease your pain but their is peace in knowing he is with the Lord and singing in that Heavenly Choir!
We are sorry to hear of Bill’s passing, but excited to know he is in the presence of our Lord. Elaine we pray for your strength and peace, and thank you for sharing Bill with the world. Bill’s Godly life made an impact on my life.
Very sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Knew him for many years and had the utmost repsect and admiration for him and his comittment to His Lord. Our prayers go out to his family in the very difficult time.
Hey Bill,
Thinking of you today up there with the lord. We miss you so much. But we are rejoicing over the fact that we will all be reunited for eternity.
Love and miss you.
Dave.
When our church decided to build a larger building, we were given the name of Bill Weiser. As soon as I met Bill, I knew he was a true Christian, and loved serving God. I remember the first time he attended a church service with us in our old building, his daughter came with him, and he told me she sang. As she sat through the worship service, she told her Dad, “I didn’t know they sang country, what should I sing?” When Bill told me this, I didn’t realize we sang country (or southern gospel). It just seemed normal to me, but now, of course, I know what she was referring to.
Then when Bill designed our platform in the new church, I told him we have to have an altar built on to the edge of the platform, so he went back to the drawing board. On the opening day in our new building, Bill was there, and he said, “I can see now why Pastor Steve wanted an altar. At the end of the service, several came forward and knelt!”
Bill was a true servant of the Lord!