William Raymond Carroll

1926 - 2013

William Raymond Carroll obituary, 1926-2013, Portland, OR

BORN

1926

DIED

2013

William Carroll Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 9, 2013.

In loving memory of William "Bill" Raymond Carroll, who passed away Oct. 8, 2013 at age 87. Bill was born in Everett, WA on February 7, 1926 to Raymond William and Loretta Maud Minnick-Carroll, the second of three sons. He spent most of his youth growing up in Lester and Seattle, WA. Bill graduated from O'Dea Prep School in Seattle where he received an appointment to the U.S. Military Academy from Sen. Magnuson. He did not accept the appointment but chose to join the U.S. Army Air Corp, where he served two years as a flight engineer. On June 30, 1956 he married the love his life, Mary Alice Roach, In Portland, OR. Bill was employed by Nabisco in the supervision and management division for 44 years, retiring in 1957. The following 20 years he played golf with "Golden Oldies" at the Glendover Golf Course. Bill was a faithful member of St. Therese Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, Gateway Elks, and a coffee club with friends. Bill is survived by his wife Mary Alice, nephew John J. (Karol) Carrol in San Clemente, CA, nieces Marguerite "Maggie" (Jim) Landowski in Fremont, CA, Christine "Chris" (Wayne) Sakakuchi in San Jose, CA, Patricia "Patti" (Adam) Rutkin in Viego, CA, and a very special grandniece, Lailie Marie Simon, in Portland, OR. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, John "Jack" and Robert. Bill was a special person to all who knew him and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

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October 31, 2013

Lita Simon

A genuine person who was "To Thine Own Self Be True". Rest in Peace Uncle Bill.

October 25, 2013

We were very saddened to hear of Bill's passing. He was one of the first new neighbors we met when we moved back to Portland and into the neighborhood 10 years ago. I was fortunate to have spent time talking with him and getting to know him as he made his rounds during his walks, and definitely miss seeing him in his driveway with a smile on his face and wave of his hand, as we had been accustomed to. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mary and family during this difficult time. The world may have lost a very good man in physical presence, but in spirit and thoughts he continues on and will not be forgotten by all the lives he touched. May he eternally rest in peace.
Patrick & Debra Petrie & Family

October 23, 2013

Katie Carroll

Bill and Mary are very important family members to my sister, my little brother, and I. Every time I hear a joke -I feel so blessed to have had such a wonderful, funny uncle who always made me smile. Rest in Peace, we love you Uncle Bill!

October 15, 2013

Mary my thoughts are with you. A friend from Montgomery Ward. Gwendolyne Olson
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October 15, 2013

Jean Olson

Miss you. You are always in my prayer as well as your family.
Loves,
Jean Olson

October 14, 2013

Fr. Herb Wheatley

Bill used to come to Mass frequently at Providence Portland Chapel. I used to visit with him when he did come. I will miss him and our conversations. I remembered him at Mass this morning.

October 14, 2013

Bill and Mary were very good friends with my parents and very supportive of them in good and difficult times. Bill will be sorely missed.
Dick Firsich

October 14, 2013

Lailie Simon

Uncle Bill,
I miss you more than you can imagine. I know you're here with me, but I'm having a rough time. We will be together again. I love you so much, the #1 man in my life.

October 14, 2013

Leroy ( Butch ) Pierce

Bill , what a Class Act you were ..I still work at Nabisco and it really made my day just to shake your hand .

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