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William Sacheck Obituary

William (Bill) Alexander Sacheck, 89, died peacefully at home in Yuma, Arizona, December 25, 2013. Born July 5, 1924 in Southington, Connecticut to Michael and Mary (Moyher) Sacheck, Bill graduated from Lewis High School.

Bill served his country in the Army Air Corps. from August 1943 to March 1946 in the Flight Crew B-29 Aircraft, Pacific Theater, Guam with an honorable discharge. When he returned to the states, he attended Connecticut Teachers College in New Britain, Connecticut and then attended Idaho State College and University of Idaho where he majored in his passion and life's work, Forestry.

Bill married his wife, Janet, on July 5, 1952. Their honeymoon was a cross country road trip to Washington, where they started a family. In 1960 Bill accepted a position with the State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources. The family drove up the Alcan Highway to Alaska, settling first in Fairbanks, then in Anchorage.

From 1960 to 1975 Bill worked for the Department of Natural Resources beginning as District Forester in Fairbanks and completing his career as Director of Parks.

In 1975, Bill accepted a position with Alyeska Pipeline Service Company as a Senior Restoration Engineer in Section One (Valdez to Mile 156) of the trans-Alaska pipeline.

Bill retired in 1978 and moved back to Chehalis, Washington, and eventually settled in Yuma, Arizona. He and Janet spent the summers at their cabin on Long Lake, Willow, Alaska and enjoyed the Arizona sunshine during the winters.

Bill loved the great outdoors. The family enjoyed many camping trips including a cross-country road trip from Alaska to the east coast. In 1967 he bought property on Long Lake where along with Janet and their five girls they built a cabin. He loved cutting firewood and clearing land. He also enjoyed many projects in his woodworking shop.

Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Janet. He is survived by his daughters, Barbara Sacheck, Patty Sacheck, Joan Chase, Carol Sacheck and Mary Moreland; his sons-in-law, Dan Jackson, Butch Chase, and Jeff Moreland; his grandchildren, Dorothy Melambianakis, Maria Melambianakis, Christina Peppers, Holly Brennan, Kasey Aderhold, Derek Moreland, and Audrey Moreland; and great grandchild, Everett Peppers.

At Bill's request there will be no services.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Anchorage Daily News from Jan. 12 to Jan. 13, 2014.

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January 16, 2014

To the family.
I am sorry for your loss. May God provide you with strength to cope with your grief.

Dolores Waffen

January 13, 2014

Thanks, Patty, for sharing this. You shared with me alot of information about your dad, but not much about his early life and how he came to live in Alaska. I understand now how he came to love that cabin here.
He and your family will be in my prayers. He is in peace, but it is those who are left that need the support of friends and family. I know that from experience.

Tracy Wilson

January 12, 2014

What a great Dad!! I was blessed to be your neighbor, and daughters best friend as a child. I have so many fond memories of those times our families spent together. Two things I'll never forget --he would give 50 cents to whoever guessed first that he got a haircut (cuz there wasn't much there)! Ha! And him dragging Mary & I by our legs down the stairs kidding around...many, many good times at the lake too.
I learned chocolate chip pancakes from you guys!
My thoughts & prayers are with you and your families during this difficult time. Much love to you all.

Trish Fitzgerald

January 12, 2014

Barb, I remember how close you and your dad were, talking about his woodworking and the cabin he built. I am so glad I got to meet him when he came to Plano with your mom. Love and prayers, Trish

Sandra Lind

January 12, 2014

To Patty and family. My condolences and love to you all at the passing of Your Dad. He had a wonderful fulfilling life as I saw from his Obituary. Peace to His soul and may God keep you and your family at this time. Love your friend Sandra Lind (Virginia)

Ann Marie and Russ Laurin

January 12, 2014

Dear Joan, our prayers go out to you and your family for your loss.

January 12, 2014

So sorry for your loss but so happy we were able to visit Bill last winter. Sincere condolences to all the family.
Jan Monson, Goodyear, AZ

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