Portland, Oregon
1924 - 2017
Pendarvis, William 93 Jan. 22, 1924 Feb. 18, 2017 William "Bill" Pendarvis passed peacefully at his home in Happy Valley, Ore., Feb. 18, 2017. Bill was born in Barnsdall, Okla., Jan. 22, 1924. His childhood in small town Oklahoma during that era, would profoundly influence his life. He attended...
Read MoreI will never forget him , his wisdom, and love of life. His laugh was a signature. I was fortunate enough that he took me under his wing and he taught me successful communication and customer relations. We were a " Team " at Hickory Farms
Anita
January 22, 2025 | Work
Bill´s smile and laugh filled a room. He was one of the happiest, engaging men I´ve ever known. Never too old for the "next adventure." I miss him!
Sandy Richards
February 25, 2023
Bill was my boss for 12 years. While at Hickory Farms I held every position, from janitor, to truck driver, to cheese ball maker to store manager. He was my friend for more than 48 years, and he will be sorely missed. God speed, my friend.
Bill Leslie
March 09, 2017 | Sandy, OR
We were surprised and saddened to read of Bill's death. Delightful man and good neighbor. Wish we had known him longer than we did.
Bud & Ann Unruh
March 08, 2017 | Happy Valley, OR
My life is blessed by your friendship. Your smile lives on in my heart.
Sandy Richards
March 08, 2017
Mr. P. hired me for Hickory Farms in October of 1978. That day was the start of his mentoring me in everything from retail ethics to motivation and loyalty. He is always an inspiration. My life is fortunate in knowing him as he lifted my vision for myself to new heights. Throughout the years I have gone to him for council. He has been the most influential man in my life and I will carry his torch of motivation and ethics for the rest of mine. He always had an uplifting saying each year. I...
Anita Gannon-Mills
March 07, 2017 | Priest River, ID
Love you so much Ma & Pa Pendarvis. Love your dancing friends Marisa & John
March 05, 2017
