Date Of Birth: July 14, 1922
Date Of Death: April 20, 2012
William G. Kafoure, 89, departed this life April 20, 2012.
He was born in Terre Haute July 14, 1922, the son of George and Adeebi Kafoure, and then lived most of his life in Indianapolis. He worked as general manager and buyer for retail furniture businesses for 34 years, real estate broker for 21 years, and was a master framer. Bill served in World War II in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a faithful member of the St. George Orthodox Parish, Order of St. Ignatius, Building Committee, and Church Historian. After his family, his loves were gardening and painting.
Bill is survived by his children, William Paul (Coleen) Kafoure, Steven George (Dory) Kafoure, and Leslie Ann (Thomas) Kafoure Baas; grandchildren, Kelly C. Baas, William S. Kafoure, Lynne Herendeen, and Brett Herendeen; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances H. Risk Kafoure; siblings, Richard Kafoure, Michael Kafoure, and Isabel Kafoure; and his parents.
A funeral service will be held Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at St. George Orthodox Church, with entombment to follow at Washington Park East. Friends may call from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 25 at Harry W. Moore Funeral Care, with a Trisagion service at 7:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. George Orthodox Church.
Charlie Kafoure says
Dear Paul, Steve, and Leslie
I have been thinking of your Dad, not only since his death but before as well. Like your Mom, and Uncle Sam and Aunt Mary, Uncle Bill was a meaningful part of my life growing up. While I haven’t seen him so much recently, I have spoken with him a few times, especially when we had a ’Kafoure’ question. His genuine smile, with which he greeted me face to face, continued with an unmistakable audible smile on the phone. I am honored that he had me in his thoughts when he wrote his funeral plans.
Leslie, it was so good to speak with you on Tuesday. I am looking forward to receiving a copy of the Kafoure history.
I will make a donation to a charity in Uncle Bill’s name.
Be well.
Charlie
Nancy Pickett says
Bill was a kind, gentle man with a wonderful sense of humor. When I visit my dad, Robert Pickett, at The Forum, I always go with him to eat breakfast with his friends. I enjoyed getting to know Bill during those memorable breakfasts. I remember his twinkling eyes and warm smile, and he always had a kind word to say. Dad considered Bill his dearest friend and misses him very much as we all do. I am so glad to have known Bill and shared many wonderful conversations with him over the last several years. Bill will be missed, but it was a joy and pleasure to have known him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Warmly,
Nancy
charlie kafoure says
Dear Wm Paul, Steve, and Leslie and your families- Remembering Uncle Bill as one of the kindest, gentlest people I have ever known. I have chosen to take the good parts from the community in which we were raised. Most of those parts have to do with the people. UB is certainly high on that list. Love Charlie