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William Waddell Obituary
AGE: 78 • Mount Laurel
Passed away on May 7, 2014 in Denver, CO. He is survived by his 3 children, William R. and Janeen Waddell (Moorestown, NJ), Kimberly Elizabeth and Carl Vollrath (Highlands Ranch, CO) and Elaine Joy and John Nitifan (Albuquerque, NM) along with 7 grandchildren and his yellow labrador, Sunny. Also surviving are dear friends Dr. Wallace and Kate Kuligowski of Albuquerque, NM., and Jack and Carol Turner of Audubon, NJ.
Bill was born in Philadelphia, PA., to the late William and Edith Waddell. He graduated from Moorestown High School in 1953, attended Gettysburg College then graduated from Temple University completing a Bachelors in Liberal Arts. He served in the US Army, 11th Air Borne Division and was honorably discharged. Bill then worked for National Underwriter Company for many years until his retirement. Bill will be remembered for his strength, compassion, sense of humor, and his devotion to family and friends. He enjoyed the simple pleasures of life and approached each day with a purpose, kindness, and grace. He loved nature, outdoors, the beach, and had a passion for toy trains. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. He was a Father and "Pop Pop" that was loved dearly.
Besides his parents, he was preceded by Elizabeth Waddell (2007) and his son Matthew Roy Waddell (2009).
A celebration of Bill's life will be held on Friday May 16th, 2014. There will be a greeting at 10 am followed by a Memorial Service at 11 am at McChesneys Funeral Home, 30 West Main St., Moorestown, NJ. In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Waddell
Ronnie Pires
May 16, 2014
Sorry about your Dad
Marie Mawhinney(Turner)
May 15, 2014
We are VERY sorry for your loss. "Uncle Bill" was indeed a thoughtful and generous man to our family and friends and extended family. We will miss his laugh and many funny, loving jokes.
Ali Harkin
May 14, 2014
I will always miss Big Bill. He was such a caring, humble, and sweet man. Loved by many. RIP ??
May 14, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss! I know I told you often that you dad bought my nephew Hess trucks every year for Christmas after his father died. His kindness meant the world to us. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Kim, Russ and Carly Stroemel
Carol Halloran
May 14, 2014
Dear Bill, I did not have the pleasure of knowing your father. I can only imagine he was a great man. My sincere and deepest sympathy. My houghts and prayers go out to you and your family.
American Heart Association
May 14, 2014
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
May 13, 2014
Big Bill was a shining star and loved by so many!! We will miss him dearly. Janeen Waddell
May 13, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tom and Jane Brennan
Thomas J. Brennan IV
May 13, 2014
"He was a Great Man" - I have had the pleasure of interacting with Bill, Sr. over the last couple years at the various family gatherings and he was always warm spirited, kind-hearted, and there for his family. I always enjoyed my conversations with him and I will miss him dearly.
My condolences go out to the Waddell Family for their Loss.
God Bless
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