Bill Moran funeral arrangements

[ako Knife Lady]

Here are the funeral arrangements for Bill:

Funeral Arrangements
The viewing hours for receiving friends are on Thursday, Feb. 16th from 3:00-5:00 & 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. The funeral will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday the 17th. Both days are at the Keeney & Basford Funeral Home, 106 East Church Street, Frederick, Maryland 21701. Bill's remains will be cremated after that and the Inurnment will be at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery at 10 a.m. on Saturday the 18th.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions should be sent to the

W. F. Moran Endowment Fund
C/O American Bladesmith Society
PO Box 1481
Cypress, Texas 77410-1481

Or to:

W. F. Moran Museum Fund
C/O Landmarks Foundation
attn: Don Keel
6739 South Clifton Road
Frederick, Maryland 21703.

They are turning his blacksmith/bladesmith shop into a museum. I know Bill was heavily involved with the planning.

Pam
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[ako Knife Lady]

It is an old blacksmith tradition to ring the anvil as a show of respect to send someone on his way to heaven. Once for every year of his life.

If you forge your knives, take some time and ring the anvil for Bill.

 

[BrB]

Thank you for all the information Pam. How old was Bill exactly?

 

[ako Knife Lady]

Bill was 80 years old.

Also, online condolences may be expressed at www.keeneybasford.com