John William Tickerhoof

JOHN TICKERHOOF December 8, 1945 ~ April 28, 2018 John Tickerhoof, 72, passed away April 28th, surrounded by family. He was born to Paul Edgar Tickerhoof and Elsie Marie Tickerhoof (Humelsine) on December 8, 1945 in North Irwin, PA where he spent his childhood growing up one of 9 children. John graduated from Norwin High School and later served in the U.S Air force. He moved to Vancouver, WA in 1977 where he raised his family. John worked for 32 years in the steel industry retiring from OSM in 2008. He lived fully while retired. John enjoyed fishing and other activities but had a love for travel. He was always eager to head out on road trips to explore the States with his family. He enjoyed spending time with his children and supporting his grand-children in their many activities. He was a supporting and loving husband, father and grandpa. John is survived by Susana Tickerhoof, his wife of 46 years; daughters, DeAnna Tickerhoof (Ward) of Albany, OR, Julia Tickerhoof and Rene' Tickerhoof both of Vancouver, WA; sons, Robert Tickerhoof of Vancouver, WA and James Tickerhoof of Albuquerque, NM; 13 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; and his fur-buddy, Lucas. He was preceded in death by his parents; and 2 brothers. A Funeral Mass will be held followed by a Celebration of Life. Please contact the family for details. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation be made to the Scott Campbell Christmas Promise. Donations are accepted online at www.cfsww.org/donate (select J. Scott Campbell Foundation) or checks made out to CFSWW with the Foundation noted in the memo line, and sent to: CFSWW 610 Ester St., Suite 201, Vancouver, WA 98660.