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William Sidlow Obituary
SIDLOW,
William
(Age 76)
William Sidlow, "Bill",
a longtime resident of Glenrose peacefully passed away at home with his wife Alice and daughter Stacey by his side on June 1, 2011.
Bill was born in Chicago, IL to Edward and Ida Sidlow on November 1, 1934. They moved to Burbank, CA when he was 8 years old. He graduated from Burbank High School and entered in the Air Force, serving 4 1/2 years. He earned the National Defense Medal, Good Conduct Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, Air Medal and Air Crew Members Badge. He was stationed in Japan for 3 years, transporting wounded servicemen. When he came home, he was sent to Fairchild Air Force Base. It was at a USO dance that he met his future wife, Alice Farrell. They were married August 24, 1956 and had 55 years together.
Their union produced 3 children: William K. (Linda) Atlanta, GA; Suzanne Larson (Damion) Tampa, FL; Stacey Unruh (Shawn) Bothell, WA. His pride and joy were his 3 grandchildren: Alexandrya Matthes, David Sidlow and Sara Harmon. He is survived by his wife Alice, his 3 children and 3 grandchildren; a brother Sheldon Sidlow, and sister Carol, both of CA, and nieces and nephews.
Bill was a natural gas controller for Pacific Gas Transmission Co., for 26 years. He was the controller on duty when the gates were opened at Kings Gate, Canada and the natural gas started flowing to CA.
Bill loved to camp and fish and he was always puttering around his 10 acre farm. When the kids were growing up, he raised cows, horses, sheep, pigs, chickens, ducks, rabbits, assorted dogs and cats. He even had a milk cow for awhile, until she got in the way of fishing and he sold her.
Bill was noted for his sense of humor and the jokes and stories he could tell. He always said, that if he had a head stone it would read: "HE MADE ME LAUGH."
He was a member of the Glenrose Association and the Spokane Southeast Lions. He looked forward to working at the Spokane Interstate Fair each year in the Lost Children's Booth.
A celebration of his life will be held at the Moran Prairie Grange on July 16th at 11AM. Donations can be made in his name to the Boys & Girls Fund, care of Spokane Southeast Lions, 1327 E. 43rd, Spokane, WA 99203, or to a charity of one's choosing. If you knew Bill, please come and celebrate with us.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Sidlow
James A Pizzey
June 5, 2020
Bill was a wonderful friend and fellow worker, we shared many minutes on the phone from stn one to Spokane gas control..
Jane (Unger)Flowers
September 22, 2011
You were a good friend, Bill. Only about a year ago we finally got in touch again after 58 years. We knew each other from 1941 (at Emerson Elementary School) to 1953 when we graduated from Burbank High School. You were such a happy person and very funny too. You were a GREAT guy. You are already missed so much. Rest in Peace my friend.
Burnworth family
June 20, 2011
We will always remember Bill for his heart warming smile and wonderful sense of humor. He was a great neighbor and friend who will be very missed.
June 17, 2011
My is James Pizzey, I first met Bill when I was a compressor stn. operator for Alberta Natural Gas Co.,at the Crowsnest Compressor Stn. One at the Aberta/British Columbia border.
Many times during shift work I would have the opportunity to have Bill as the Spokane controller, He would give the horsepower request to me . The times we spent on the phone or teletype was very rewarding. His sense of humor was great. Since Bills retirement we often would meet with Bill and Alice in Spokane when we ( My wife Marg. and I ) would be in Spokane to watch My Grandson from seattle play hockey.Bill and Alice would meet us for breakfast in Spokane. Bill ,I will miss you ,thank you for the many times we shared on the phone and the teletype. James A Pizzey.
Selena Coffey
June 10, 2011
Stacey, I did not know your dad except through your stories and how much he had an impact on who you are today. This photo of him really shows your smile and the sense of humor that has been at the foundation of our friendship. I am thankful for his incredible gift to the world in you. Love, Selena
Darlene Brumley
June 9, 2011
Stacey - your mom and dad always made me feel welcome in your home growing up. I was so jealous of you for having such great parents. You are blessed by his love in so many ways.
June 9, 2011
The Washington State Veterans Cemetery extend our deepest sympathies to the family of William Sidlow for your loss, to honor his service to our country and our patriotic hero.
Tab Beach
June 8, 2011
To say he made me laugh is so true but the most he did was always make me feel welcomed. A great man who with his loving wife raised a great family. He let me have one of the greatest friends one could ever have in his beautiful daughter Stacy, who kept me grounded. He will be missed by all but the blessing was for all of us who had the privilege To know him.
To Mr. Sidlow I say thank you for always welcoming me into your home and to Stacy and Mrs. Sidlow my deepest sympathy.
Love Always
Tab Beach and family.
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