Stories About Bill

the ways he inspired us

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From Marney Reed

I first met Bill at the GLU group of Unity Seattle. It was easy to be drawn to Bill and I have fond memories of times we shared, both within the group’s church activities and socially. He was such a joy to be with!

Thank you Lisette for writing such a lovely tribute to our Bill!

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William Womack MD

Born June 14, 1936
Child Psychiatrist, Academic, Professor, Pioneer, Mentor, Wine Connoisseur,
Gourmet Cook, World Traveler, Beloved Father, Esteemed Colleague & Friend.

Left us November 29, 2020
His kind heart, patience, generosity, brilliance, humor, friendship and infectious laugh are deeply missed. His essence and energy live on through the many lives he touched. We will never forget him.

Always in our hearts

Learn More About Bill

UW Medicine – William Womack MD
UW Medicine – Never Waver
Pride CAPA Tribute
Horizon House Resident Spotlight:
Dr. William Womack’s Life Story
ParentMap 2013 Superheroes
Opening the Gate by Lisette Austin (Video)
University of Virginia Interview (Video)
Desegrating UVA – Interviews with Alumni about a Ground Breaking Era (Video)
The Underground Refuge: Excluded elsewhere, UVA’s first Black students found community of their own
The Key to the Door: Experiences of Early African American Students of University of Virginia
Curriculum Vitae

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