Memorial Service for William H. Streeter, November 22, 2002, 11 a.m., Lyke House, The Catholic Center at Atlanta University Center

The William H. Streeter Emergency Student Loan Fund has been established at Morehouse College in his memory. Those who wish to make contributions to this fund should send them to
The William H. Streeter Emergency Student Loan Fund Morehouse College
830 Westview Drive, S.W Atlanta, Georgia 30314-3773
The family of the late William H. Streeter extend their sincere appreciation for all expressions of kindness and love shown as they mourn the passing of their loved one.

MEMORIAL SERVICE for
November 22, 2002 11 a.m.
LYKEHOUSE The Catholic Center at Atlanta University Center

IN REMEMBRANCE
(June 29, 1906- October 15, 2002)
ALTHOUGH IT WAS MARTIN LUTHER KING ]R. WHO SAID that no work is insignificant, it was Bill Streeter who proved the statement true.
Streeter joined the staff of the University of Chicago in 1942, where he served for almost three decades as a janitor for the institution's Laboratory Schools. He is fondly remembered for tending to the needs of the students as much as he did the buildings under his care.
"He always worked in Sunny Gym; and he always took care of the boys," said Sandford Patlak, a retired physical education teacher and coach at the University. "If anyone of them had lost something, for instance, they'd come to Billie for help."
Those small kindnesses apparently made a huge impact. "Over the years, Shirley and I have met countless successful individuals who remember Bill, who recall that although he was a janitor, he was also a surrogate counselor to them, someone they could talk to, who gave them practical advice," said Walter E. Massey, Streeter's son-inlaw and former vice president for research at the University. ''All the teachers, students, and staff seemed to know him and like him."
In addition to his job as a janitor, Streeter worked in the catering business and often served at parties in the homes of the parents of Laboratory Schools children and University faculty. He also did handyman work for a number of them. Streeter, it seemed, was willing to help anyone in any way- unless it involved an automobile.
"Ed Levi told me the story about offering to hire Bill as his driver when he was president of the University, but Bill couldn't accept the job because he never learned to drive," said Massey, now president of Morehouse College in Atlanta and a member of the Board ofTrustees of the University of Chicago. "He always used a bicycle to get around."
When Streeter retired from the Laboratory Schools in 1971, he was given an honorary diploma by the graduating class in recognition of his service and interest in students. In 1998, President Hugo Sonnenshein recognized Streeter- then 92 years old- as the University's most senior retiree. After retirement, Streeter continued to do catering and handyman jobs. He also traveled extensively throughout the United States and Europe with his beloved daughter, Shirley. In 1995, Streeter moved to Atlanta to be near her and her husband, who reside on a college campus of about 2,800 studentsan ideal location that allowed Streeter to continue his custom of talking with young people and offering advice.
Streeter died on October 15, 2002, at the age of 96. In addition to Shirley and Walter Massey, he is survived by a sister, Minnie Morton of Chicago; a brother, Newton Streeter of Las Vegas; two grandsons, Keith Massey of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and Eric Massey (a graduate of the Laboratory Schools and the University of Chicago) and his wife, Katya, of Paris, France; a great-granddaughter, Eva Anastasia Massey; a greatgrandson, Kenyon Massey; and a host of friends.

ORDER OF SERVICE

Greeting

Fr. Edward B. Branch, D.Min. Catholic Chaplain, Atlanta University Center

Opening Song

"Great Is Thy Faithfulness"
Lead Me, Guide Me, No. 242

Congregational Hymn

Invitation to Prayer

Fr. Branch

Opening Prayer

Dr. Lawrence Edward Carter Dean of Chapel, Morehouse College

Liturgy of the Word First Reading Wisdom 3:1-6, 9 Musical Selection

Mr. Val Parker Director of Music and Worship, Lyke House

Second Reading 2 Corinthians 5:1,6-10 Musical Selection: "The Lord Is My Light"

Mr. Parker

Gospel Reading Luke 12: 35-40

Homily

Fr. Branch

Reflections

Mr. Eric Massey Mr. Keith Massey Dr. Walter Massey

Song

"It Is Well with My Soul" Lead Me, Guide Me, No. 256

Congregational Hymn

Prayers of Intercession Litany and Petitionary Prayer The Lord's Prayer
Concluding Prayer

Dean Carter

Concluding Rite Blessing

Fr. Branch

Closing Song

"What a Fellowship"
Lead Me, Guide Me, No. 257