Bill Bache
1430 E. Via Cotorra
Tucson, Arizona 85718-3951
520-870-0813
wmbache@comcast.net
 

Hello all, I hope the reunion goes well. Enjoy each other. I retired from my Tucson law practice in 2012; my wife Frances still practices. I am spending my time enjoying the many outdoor recreation opportunities here (primarily hiking and walking), and also enjoying my son, Jason, and four grandchildren (Ages 12, 11, 11, 8) who also live in Tucson. The kids are very active and help keep me active. It has been a difficult summer here with high heat and low rainfall, but a short drive to the top of our mountains (Mt. Lemmon - 9,000+ ft. el.) gives us a nice reprieve. Let's see, not much else has changed since my last update, except my daughter and her husband moved from San Diego to Vashon Is. WA three years ago, giving us a good reason to visit there in the summer (they visit here in the winter :-) Take care you all. I look forward to seeing pictures and updated information from the reunion! Bill

Bill  -- Posted 2008

Posted 2013

I am still living in Tucson, AZ, where I have been since 1991, and am enjoying the many recreational opportunities here, including regular year-around hiking and cycling, and some backpacking. I live with my life partner, Frances, who is also my law partner.  I am not spending much time at the law office anymore, preferring to spend extra time with my family, including 3 young grandchildren, and enjoying nature. My son, Jason, lives here in Tucson with his wife and 3 toddlers. My daughter, Livia, lives in San Diego with her husband. She was married in April at a big family celebration in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Unfortunately, my father, David Bache, a long-time W.L. resident at 1500 Ravinia Road, was not there since he passed away last year at age 87.  I am healthy and active, and am enjoying life. I will miss seeing everyone at the reunion. Best wishes to you all. Bill

Posted 2008

I lived and practiced law in West Lafayette for 18 years after law school, then decided to escape the Indiana weather and moved to Tucson, Arizona, where I have lived since 1991. I still practice personal injury law, but I am gradually reducing the time I spend in the office and am taking more time for myself. I now work about 1/2 time. I still get a lot of satisfaction from helping people through very difficult times, and protecting their rights against big corporations and insurance companies. But the biggest joy in my life comes from my family and friends, and my outdoor activities. I am an avid bicyclist and hiker and make time to do these things several times a week. Tucson is the perfect environment for outdoor activity and that is why I live here.

I am single and have been for 15 years, but I do have a long-term relationship with a great woman. I have been married twice and neither one worked out, but I got a wonderful child from each marriage. My son, Jason, is 35, and lives here in Tucson. He is personal trainer. My daughter, Livia, is 27. She lives in Miami Beach, where she works in marketing for an international hotel company. I have very close relationships with both.

I am happy, healthy, and enjoy life. In addition to my family and athletic activities, my interests are reading, food and wine, cooking, fitness, photography, travel, the Spanish language, and nature.

It is interesting that with all the people I have met and all the friends I have made in my life, some of my current closest friends are from West Lafayette. Mike Burdick from the class ahead of us, and Kent Jacobs from our class, both live in Tucson and we share many interests and activities. These friendships did not carry over from high school; they started here in Tucson, later in life. There is just something about people from West Lafayette High School...............