Memorial service on Feb. 20 for Bill Weaver
February 14, 2016,from the USTA Communications Department
Columbus, OH — A memorial service will be held to celebrate the life of Bill Weaver at Higgins Memorial Home, 20 Center St., Freehold, N.J., on Feb. 20 at 2 p.m.
Mr. Weaver, 79, of Colts Neck, died Feb. 10, 2016, with his devoted family by his side.
Born in New York City, he grew up in Connecticut and graduated from Williams College in 1958. He then served in the U.S. Navy as an officer for four years.
Starting with a career in the banking industry, eventually his love of sports and animals led him to a personally fulfilling and successful career as owner/breeder of Valley High Stables.
He was the devoted husband of Judy for 55 years, and loving father of Bill (Christy), Lynn (John) Pebole and Meg (John) Harvey. He is also survived by his sister, Alita (Nathaniel) Reed; and grandchildren, Matt, Michelle, Jack, Luke, Bridget, Ben, Helen, Isobel and Gwen.
Memorial contributions can be made to The Standardbred Retirement Foundation, 353 Sweetman’s Lane, Suite 101, Millstone Township, NJ 08535.
- Hall of Famer William Weaver III, 79, dies (Thursday, February 11, 2016)
Harness Racing Hall of Famer William B. Weaver III, 79, died Feb. 10, 2016. Mr. Weaver enjoyed enormous success as a breeder despite breeding a small number of horses each year. He bred influential trotting sire Valley Victory as well as several division champions.