The shaft house is lighted tonight in memory of William “Bill” Rose, a dedicated friend and supporter of the Quincy Mine Hoist Association, whose knowledge and passion continues to guide our mission. Words to describe him fail at this time, so what follows are a few thoughts from some of the many lives he touched, for whom he was a friend, a mentor, an inspiration.
While he is known across the globe as an accomplished volcano scientist, to our family he was an amazing father, grandfather, he was the story teller, and reminded us that love and being happy were the most important things in life.
A distinguished colleague, devoted mentor, treasured friend, and visionary community leader…
Everyone who met Bill would notice his leather hat, the brim adorned with feathers or leaves or flowers and other treasures he had collected. It’s his trademark, that hat.
Bill’s sense of community and service was just as strong as his passion and knowledge of volcanoes…
Bill was a door opener who brought new moments and entire worlds to light.
He inspired so many, breathed life to hundreds of careers, and brought out the best in so many students.
He understood to his core that in order to help people you had to get out of the comfort of academic life and get on the ground to work with local people. His legacy extended around the world
…his generosity to his students. Always always always giving us credit instead of having it be about him and his reputation.
His research on volcanic hazards helped save countless lives and he inspired countless others to continue in his footsteps.
… Mentor, Boss, Friend & Sauna Shaman. Your legendary life profoundly enriched everything drawn into your orbit. May your spirit frolic freely and forever on the island
..what an exquisite life example to follow. His love and joy of family, interpreting geology, and helping others has been felt across the hemispheres.
A great human being and an exceptional professional. His work has not only shaped my life, but influenced a tremendous amount of earth science professionals.
A legacy………… will we leave one for the future generations to learn by, grow from, remember we were here…. we lived? I went on a Geoheritage group tour of the Keweenaw Peninsula last year with retired geologist Bill Rose, and as I stood there, listening to him talk, teach, share……… even into retirement, the word legacy came to mind. He’s leaving one.
Will we?
