WILLIAM HENRY THRASH, Passed away November 17 at Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth. He was diagnosed in late September with lung cancer. In his final weeks he exhibited courage, humor, compassion for others and mental acumen, all true marks of the man he was. Memorial Service: In accordance with Bill's wishes, there will be a "Celebration of Life" held at the Fort Worth Botanical Gardens, South End Rose Garden, on Dec. 1st from 4:00-5:30 p.m. A reception will immediately follow at the Gardens Restaurant. Honorary Pallbearers: Jim Wiggins, Bill Hailey, Hap Klinefelter, Scott Thrash, Paul Rogers, and Loyd Channon. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to: Project Fort Worth Talks, 800 W. 5th Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102-3501. Bill was born on February 7, 1935, in Grandview, TX. He graduated from Grandview High School and attended Texas Wesleyan College. Perpetually interested in learning, Bill received a B.A. in English from Wesleyan, Masters of Theology from SMU and later received a M.A. in English from UNT. Early in his career he was an assistant minister at several Methodist churches. He later taught English and coached golf at R. L. Turner High School, taught English at Eastfield and Richland Colleges, and served as Director of Staff Development for the DCCCD. He studied and taught Transactional Analysis, Gestalt Therapy, Eidetic Image Therapy and Radix Therapy. For many years he treated clients through his private practices in Dallas and Fort Worth. He also served as Director of the Radix Institute, where he mentored and trained other professionals in the U.S., Australia, and Europe. Deeply influenced by Silvan Tompkins work on affect theory, Bill envisioned using this work to improve his community. Earlier this year he began, "Project Fort Worth Talks," a program to create supportive environments encouraging young people to identify and express their emotions in a safe and productive way. Bill envisioned "Project Fort Worth Talks" as a prototype for similar programs to begin in other cities. Many people he began to train (teachers, church leaders, therapists) are behind his dream, and are continuing to move forward with his vision. During his career he wrote the book, Powers That Shape, filled with remarkable stories of lessons he learned in his life. Golf was one of his intense passions. He scored a birdie on the last hole he played. He was an inveterate storyteller, an avid jokester, and an eternal optimist. His array of interests and abilities, including music, sports, nature, art, reading, writing, cooking, and traveling, made him a true renaissance man. Bill's legacy will live on in the work he accomplished, as well as within family and friends. Survivors: Bill is survived by his sons, Scott Thrash and Paul Rogers; his daughter, Stacy Thrash; daughter-in-law, Teri Thrash; his grandchildren, Devan and Dillon Thrash and Brandon Rogers; his sister, Lucinda Channon; brother-in-law, Loyd Channon; nephews, Brett and Colt Channon; and great-nephew, Cole Channon. He is also survived by his special friend Carol Rogers. Thompson's Harveson & Cole Funeral Home and Crematory 702 Eighth Ave. Fort Worth, Texas 76104 817-336-0345

The Dallas Morning News - November 25, 2007
Fort Worth Star-Telegram - November 25, 2007
Submitted by Edward Lynn Williams