William Joseph Garcia, 44, died January 15, 1996 in a plane crash near Malad City, Idaho.

Bill was born in Chicago, Illinois, February 22, 1951 and attended the Illinois Institute of Technology in Graphic Design. Upon graduation, he left Chicago in search of a new life and found himself in Salt Lake City. Arriving in Utah, he met Leslie Scopes and co-founded Scopes-Garcia-Carlisle Advertising. Shortly after, Bill and Leslie were married.During his 20 years in Utah's advertising arena, he exemplified creativity, tenacity, and integrity. His friendly demeanor allowed him to work with a variety of people. His renown as a strategic thinker made him a valuable civic and community leader.

His drive to get the most out of every minute resulted in numerous contributions to the community. He was chair of the Governor's Hispanic Festival Council, a YPO member, a Guadalupe School Board member, coordinator for the Olympics announcement party, a former Sundance Film Festival board member, and a former committee member of the Women in Business organization.

His life outside of the business world was just as full. He loved the outdoors and was an avid runner, wind surfer and ski racer. He was passionate about sailing and was race chairman and vice commodore of the Great Salt Lake Yacht Club and Provo Yacht Club.

He was also an accomplished guitarist. He enjoyed photography, cycling and was an avid supporter of the arts. Most of all, he was a wonderful friend to his wife and son.

Bill is survived by his wife, Leslie; his son, Brandon; his sister, Christy Engdahl, his father, Joseph Garcia, and his mother, Bertha Garcia.

Memorial services will take place Friday, January 19, 1996, 1 p.m. at St. Mark's Cathedral, 321 East 100 South. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Guadalupe School, 340 South Goshen, SLC, UT 84104.

"You Would Know the Secret of Death But How Shall you Find it Unless You Seek it in the Heart of Life? For Life and Death are One Even as the River and the Sea are One." -Kahlil Gibran.

The Forest View High School Class of '69 sends our condolences to the family and friends of Bill and know he's missed and remembered often.