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William Stricker Obituary
WILLIAM (BILL) CHARLES STRICKER
September 19, 1926 ˜ July 22, 2022
Bill passed away peacefully July 22, 2022, being close to 96 years old. He was born in Battle Ground, WA, to Otto and Mary Stricker. The youngest of nine children, Bill had five sisters and three brothers, Lilian Dennis, Esther Kurth, Anna Ludahl, Lucille Carlson, Clara Frice, Jim Stricker, Edwin Stricker, Albert Stricker.
He graduated from Union High School in East Vancouver before entering the Army. Bill married Nancy Engelhardt Aug. 23, 1952, at Saint James Catholic Church in Vancouver, WA, they resided in Hazel Dell all their married life.
Bill along with the family enjoyed being parishioners of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church since 1957. They have four children who attended Our Lady of Lourdes School, Teresa (John) Rousseau, Maryanne Bonacker, Michael (Luanne) Stricker, and Colleen (Jerry) Frease.
They have 11 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Bill and Nancy had a dear friend, Jim Rabalais, from St. Francisville, LA, who they visited often and is a God Parent of two of their grandchildren.
Bill owned and operated Pacific Barber Shop on Hwy 99 for 43 years. He was an Oblate at Mt. Angel Benedictine Abbey for 25 years. He loved going on retreats at the abbey and working in the candle factory. In retirement he enjoyed wood carving and hiking the desert hills with Nancy. Bill always kept busy and often could be found working in his vegetable garden, fruit trees, rows of Raspberries and was a firm believer in composting.
Funeral mass will be held Thursday, August 11, 2022, at The Proto-Catedral of Saint James the Greater Catholic Church at 11 a.m. with a celebration of life following.
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Ed LaLonde
August 3, 2022
Sorry for your loss.
I think maybe I was in 5th grade when I started getting haircuts from Mr. Stricker. Taking the school bus to the corner of 78th street and old highway 99 - walking (ahead of Teresa - can't talk to "girls") to his shop. He was a good man, glad to have met him, may he rest in peace.
Gary Van Allen
August 3, 2022
I met Bill and his son Michael through my in laws who were parishioners with Bill and Nancy at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Bill and Mike, (before his career change) became my barbers. I always enjoyed my time around Bill. And Mike and his wife Luanne are friends of our family to this day. Bill was the best definition of gentleman, a polite, courteous, gracious man with a sense of honor. One of his legacy's is his son Michael and the wonderful family man he has become. Bill was a life well lived with all the truly important things in it shared with others.
Paul Della
August 1, 2022
I´m saddened to hear the news of his passing. I am a grade school classmate of his son Mike at Our Lady of Lourdes. I have fond memories of him at his Barber shop and with Mike on scouting events.
Emmi McLarty
August 1, 2022
My sons got their hair cut at Pacific Barber shop by his son Michael. His dad, Bill was always welcoming and kind. So sorry to read of his passing. I told my sons (Carl, Justin, Derek) so they can send kind thoughts to this dear family.
Much love,
Emmi McLarty
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