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ZICKLER, Bill
"It ain't a gonna rain no more, no more, it ain't a gonna rain no more"
Bill Zickler passed away peacefully April 11, at the home of his cousin "Lenny". Bill had been suffering with the loss of his wife Ada, whom he loved dearly. He is now at peace and in the arms of his Lord and Savior. Bill was born in Spokane, Washington December 8, 1936 to Virgil and Ellen Zickler (Swanson). Bill loved life and family and loved to attend family gatherings and reunions. Bill was always the official photographer at family events and took many photos and videos over the last fifty years. Bill graduated from North Central High School in 1955. Deaf from birth, Bill successfully graduated from Kinman Business University and went to work as an accounting clerk for the Old National Bank (US Bank) where he retired after over 40 years of service. Bill loved his friends in the deaf community. He was an avid and accomplished bowler and played on several deaf bowling teams, once rolling a 299 in competition. Bill loved to travel and recently made the "road trip" of his life to Dallas, Texas to help one of his many cousins. Bill is survived by his cousins Leonard Zickler and Lana Prochnow of Spokane, WA, Henry Swanson of Toronto, CA and Sharon Gillaspie (Swanson) in Medina, WA as well as numerous other cousins across the globe. His memorial service is scheduled for Wednesday, April 20 at 2:00 PM, at City Life Church, 1007 E. Trent (next to Northern Lights Grill).
Rest your bones Bill!
HAZEN & JAEGER FUNERAL HOME 1306 N. MONROE in charge of arrangements.
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April 11, 2021
I’ve known Bill for over 70 years in the deaf community as I’m hearing impaired & Bill & I went to Irving School together. Lot of special memories there. Sally Liere Deranleau
Sally Liere
April 11, 2019
I remember Bill & I both had Sunday school @ Central Methodist Church. You were such a clown always making me laugh! You were so special
Sally Liere (Deranleau)
April 11, 2019
We went to Irving School for the deaf so have known him since the late '40s
Clark Connor
April 19, 2011
We never forget you in our good old days, Bill. I never forget one of those good stories - both you and I slept in my small pup tent at the Priest Lake, Idaho where the deaf boys and Jack Wilson went water skiing. Isn't it hard to believe that you were so tall in that tent, LOL! We sure miss you very much!
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April 18, 2011
I went to school at Irving with Bill in the '40's and 50's and had always admired him. He was a tall man and had such a king size heart. I will miss him and his visits. Rest in peace, Bill.
Sally Deranleau, Spokane, Wa
bob fort
April 18, 2011
I knew Bill since early childhood since his parents and mine were close friends. I hadn't seen him in many years, but have very fond memories of him. I used to run into him occasionaly in downtown Spokane and he was always smiling and so happy to see me. Rest in peace Bill.
April 17, 2011
we're going to miss you Bill. We were looking forward to that pizza dinner we planned. can't beliieve you're gone. the family enjoyed your visits and i'll fondly remember the conversations we had over coffee in your living room.
the girls really appreciated your generosity and thoughtfulness when you gave us those three huge sacks of teddy bears.
the street won't be the same without you to keep an eye on everything. you were a great neighbor and friend. may you rest in peace buddy.
love,
the guiers
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