PAUL W. DERRICKSON
PAUL W. DERRICKSON
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PAUL DERRICKSON Obituary
On Thursday, July 14, 2011, Paul W., age 93, of Green Tree. Husband of the late Maxine "Tippy" Derrickson; dear father of Diane (John) Williams, Robert P. (Darlene), William R. (Evelyn) and Thomas W. (Debra) Derrickson; also eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Friends received at the HERSHBERGER - STOVER INC. FUNERAL HOME, 170 Noble Ave., Crafton, on Saturday 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral service and interment at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies will be private. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1100 Liberty Ave., Suite E. 201, Pgh., PA 15222.
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Lampus Family
September 16, 2011
So so sorry to hear about Aunt Tip and Uncle Paul. They will definately be missed. They both were such beautiful people both inside and out. Our prayers go out to you and your families.
Kathy McCutcheon Brown
July 25, 2011
Diane, Bobby and Tommy,
I just read about your parents in the Ligonier Echo. I am so sad to hear of their passing. But I know they are up there in heaven, having lemon pie and talking up a storm, with my parents.
July 19, 2011
Tom and family,
We were saddened to hear
of the loss of your Dad. What an awesome
life of achievements! I am sure that you have a lifetime of wonderful memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Darryl and Debbie Egler
James Scariot
July 18, 2011
I saw Coach Derrickson for the first time since 1969 at my mom's funeral. I remeber telling everyone that was there that it was the first conversation he and I had where he didn't yell at me. He was a very good man. Thanks Coach. RIP
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July 17, 2011
Diane,my condolences to you and the boys. I have very fond memories of your mom and dad and family. I especially remember a pair of low cuts arriving at Parris Island and explaining them to the D.I.
My prayers are with you.
Jim Gorman Lewisville Tx
John McLean
July 16, 2011
TO: Diane, Bobby and families
My sympathy to all of you as you mourn the loss of your father. I played football and basketball under Coach D and respected his leadership and commitment to winning. I was "in his family" when I dated his niece Carol. And my parents were social friends to Paul and Tippy for many years; so I knew him and admired him from many perspectives. I share your loss and will miss him truly.
Jack Walters
July 16, 2011
From Crafton High to the shores of Delaware, sound one last "Yerp!" for the legendary "Rabbit", whose example of teacher, coach and man will long live on.
Deepest sympathy to all the family.
Rich Boyle
July 16, 2011
Tom
Sorry to hear about your loss of your dad. I have a lot of memories of your dad growing up "trying" to keep you in line but he obviously did a good job. My most vivid memory as a kid was how tan he would get running the Greentree pool. He influenced so many people He will be missed
Deepest sympathy
Rich
Pat Walker
July 16, 2011
I played baseball for Coach "D" in the late 60's and 1970. Not only was he a great coach, he could still play the game as well as any of us. I will never forget him pitching batting practice; he had a wicked nuckle ball that would rival a major league pitcher. He was a fierce competitor who didn't like to lose. He wasn't real big, but I remember he was a running back for a Division I college, Michigan State if I recall. He taught me much about sports and life. Strength, integrity, caring, excellent teacher. Pappa D was all of those things! RIP.
July 16, 2011
TO: Bob and Family
My sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your father. As I was growing up in Crafton Coach was a mentor to me. In Health class, in P.E. classes and on the football field he was one of the best in the Pittsburgh area.
He had a good long life. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Hugh MacDonald ('63)
Sandy Henry Rivet
July 16, 2011
Dear Tom and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time. Find comfort in your faith and know that you are not alone. Your dad will be missed but he will always be in your heart and memories. God Bless.
Alan LaQuay
July 16, 2011
I was fortunate in having Mr. Derrickson as a teacher and have fond recollections of his classes, be it gym or health class. Most vivid memory was 7th grade health class when he worked so diligently in trying to get us to learn the bones of the skeletal system - mandible, carpals, tarsals, clavical, humerus, PHALANGES!!...
Prayers, thoughts and deepest condolances to friends and family.
Jim LaQuay
July 16, 2011
Mr. D was the best. Often thought about him and the things he taught us that enriched our lives. With deepest sympathy.
Jim LaQuay "73"
Robley Withrow
July 16, 2011
To the Derrickson Family,
"A great man and a great teacher"..your father had a truly great impact upon my life. The world was a better place because of him and he is remembered by many with happy hearts and smiling faces. God bless and keep you all!!
Class of 75
tom murray
July 16, 2011
Tom,Bill and family.Please accept my deepest sympathy in your time of sorrow.Your Dad was a great gym teacher and all around nice fellow to chat with.He will be sorely missed by many.
Kenneth Unico
July 16, 2011
Tom & family
I wish to express my deepest condolences over the passing of your father.
I have fond memories of playing tennis with him at Wilson Park on Saturday mornings, and I remember seeing him at everyone of Tom's wrestling matches.
I know that he will be dearly missed.
Ann Bryant
July 16, 2011
Dear Tom and Family,
Sending deepest sympathies on the loss of your Father. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Sincerely,
Wade and Ann Masterson Bryant
July 15, 2011
Mr. Derrickson was one of my favorite gym teachers and really helped me to learn to enjoy swimming. My sympathies and condolences go out to his family. He was one of a kind! Mark Riesmeyer Carlynton "75
Jay Schlieper
July 15, 2011
One of my favorite teachers from high school. I'm glad he had a long and productive life. Bob, best wishes to you and your family.
Maurice Burnsworth
July 15, 2011
Paul was a real gentleman. It was a pleasure to be associated with him in the education world. He enjoyed his students and was a positive example for those under his tutorage. My sympathy to the family. Maurice Burnsworth Crafton HS 1959-1965
Jim Creely
July 15, 2011
My best memory of Mr D were the softball games at Crafton highschool. The home run between the pole and the school
Peggy Lamb McKita
July 15, 2011
Our Crafton Cougars have one more star in heaven with the passing of Paul. He was a all around good guy.
My sympathy to his family.
Peggy Lamb McKita '61
July 15, 2011
Carlynton '72...great man...I remember him as a great teacher and great guy...I remember he worked at Pitt Stadium as an usher for the Pitt football games and we always stopped to see him on the way into the games...my prayers go out to his family
Dana Reed
July 15, 2011
"Mr. D." A stand up guy as a teacher and as the advisor to the Carylnyton Bowling Club. Hope they got dodge ball on the other side.........
July 15, 2011
July 15, 2011
My best memories of "Coach" Derrickson are not of the CHS teams, but rather of the 1956 Armstrong Trappers team in the CIT "Little League." He made us all feel like we really were ball players. A good man sadly missed.
Jack Graham 56 Armstrong Trappers
61 CHS
July 15, 2011
Carlynton High 1978 Rest in peace, he was a great guy. Best ever Gym teacher. Mike Neal, Hershey, PA
July 15, 2011
God Bless Coach... I will fondly remember him calling me "Little Ellsworth" during and after high school. What a wonderful gentleman. Valerie Ellsworth-Marriott, Raccoon Twp., PA
David Aston-Reese
July 15, 2011
Crafton High 1967/ A Great Man. I have many warmhearted memories of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you . . .
July 15, 2011
I am so sorry to hear about your dads passing. Will never forget him. My prayers are with you all. Shirley Scariot Karkalla
pj o'reilly
July 15, 2011
Crafton High 1967/ best gym teacher i ever had/
Don Little
July 15, 2011
Rest easy, Coach!!
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