Kevin Williams
My name is Kevin Williams and lam a member of a very special group of volunteers who’s goal is to help all those that have lost their spouse’s and have been traumatized by this event. I myself lost my wife of 33 years to breast cancer at the age of 52 and although I received counseling from both Hospice and from my medical provider l became a lost soul and very depressed. l was still working at that time and… Read more “Kevin Williams”
Guy C. Klitgaard
The Widowed Persons Association of California (WPAC) appeals to a wide variety of people with many different interests and needs, but who all share the common condition of widowhood. The loss of a loved one is difficult, but how one copes depends on a lot of different things. For example, some cannot conceive of how to live without their lost partner, some are alone to face the grieving, while others are surrounded and/or supported by family. Some are still working… Read more “Guy C. Klitgaard”
Chuck Beaver
When l was at work one day, my wife of 42 years had cardiac arrest. Hours later I walked in the door from our garage and found her body. At that point l felt apart emotionally. Because of the symptoms and experiences l was having, it seemed as if I was going crazy, and i had no reason left to live. A worried friend told me how Widowed Persons Association helped her daughter’s best friend’s mother after her husband died,… Read more “Chuck Beaver”
Marcia Palmer
l have been a member of WPAC since 2004. I came to the organization at the suggestion of my Hospice Counselor. l was still teaching and had no more sick leave. My husband died of brain cancer after a lengthy battle. My house was in terrible condition after my husband’s lengthy illness and I was low on funds. I went to WPAC because people understood the situation and gave me guidance and ideas for coping skills so I could continue… Read more “Marcia Palmer”
Yolanda Halik
How do I begin? When I started this ”journey” as a new widow, I couldn’t speak, much less know my name, or what day it was. My beloved husband passed away suddenly. There wasn’t any warning, there weren’t any signs. And yet, a vibrant man who was yet to even discuss retirement was gone. Forever. Each day following, I walked and talked but couldn’t understand my reality. My beloved was gone. Forever. Then one morning, I sent an email to… Read more “Yolanda Halik”
Mike Kurtz
Allyson passed in October 2016. l was not ready for her passing, but who is? Allyson had Ovarian Cancer that returned. First, after her death, I was in shock and then I got angry and isolated myself from everybody including my family. As a recluse I watched TV ate and slept. That was about all. I was in a hole. I felt that there was no reason to continue on, I wanted to be with Allyson. This scared me. I… Read more “Mike Kurtz”
Bonnie Wright
WPAC™ is a great place to start after loss of your loved one. They will give you the support and help you like they did me. I enjoy the friends I’ve met there, card games and travel. Thank you Bonnie Wright
Elaine Gibson
I have been a member of WPAC™ for almost 7 years. It has been the very best thing I’ve ever done. The love and support from everyone has been life changing. The games, travel and the wonderful people I have met continually show me that I can move on and enjoy my life again. Words cannot express my gratitude. Elaine Gibson
