Churchville: June 21, 2016 at age 66, after a courageous battle with cancer. Predeceased by his parents, William and Betty Walence. Survived by his beloved wife and best friend, Barbara; daughter Natalie (Patrick) McMichael; son Benjamin (Lauren) Walence; sister JoAnn (Kevin) Lewis; father and mother in law, Stuart (Jean) Kester; brother in law Mark (Cindy) Kester; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Bill retired as a Professor of Health Administration from Rochester Institute of Technology and Roberts Wesleyan College. He lived life with servant leadership, tenacious spirit and steadfast courage. He walked his journey with grace.
Family will receive friends Friday 4-7pm at Leo Bean Funeral Home in Chili. A memorial service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held Saturday June 25 at 10 am at Gates Presbyterian Church, Wegman Rd. Rochester. Interment, private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to RIT, “Dr. William Walence Endowed Faculty Fund”, Office of Development, P.O. Box 92765, Rochester, 14692 or RWC, Planned Giving, 2301 Westside Dr. Rochester, 14624.
