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1933
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2026
William (Billy) Kroeze Obituary
He is survived by his daughters, Debbie (Glen) and Tammie (Scott); his grandchildren, Melody (Aaron), Brooks, and Bailey; and his great-grandchildren, Claire and Graham. He also leaves behind extended family members and a loving church family at South Everett Community Church.
From an early age, Billy felt God's calling on his life. Alongside his brother, Johnny, he began ministering through music and preaching at ages 12 and 15. Their lifelong work as the Kroeze Brothers Evangelistic Team spread the Gospel worldwide through television for 60 years, as well as through radio and, later, social media. Together, they produced music in multiple formats, wrote nearly 30 books, and traveled with their families to 49 states and 50 countries.
In Dad's words:
"We owe our lives to Christ, our calling to a lost world, and our ministry to God alone."
Dad lived fully devoted to Christ and to sharing the Gospel, faithfully living out Mark 16:15. Of all his accomplishments, the greatest is this: he was a true Christian.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, 2/7 at 11:00am at the South Everett Community Church, 1 West Casino Rd, Everett, WA 98204.
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Donald Oss
February 7, 2026
I remember back in the mid 1940´s when Billy and Johnny would sing for us children at Bethany Temple during Sunday School. My cousin David Oss and I would try to imitate them! Their ministry was an inspiration to me in later years.
Tony Moreno
February 6, 2026
To all his family his brother johnny and church family. Billy was a huge part of my life and many others around the world. His words music and enthusiasm for the gospel of christ is hard to find and I truly am a different and better person because of him. I am speechless to put into words the feeling and memories I have knowing and loving him in my life. God blessed him with a long life full of experiences and love from others. See you soon billy
Jeanette Merkey
February 6, 2026
PASTOR BILLY HAS A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART HE'LL BE MISSED I HAVE WATCHED HIM ON TV IN THE LATE 80'S
MICHAEL ALAN IVY
February 6, 2026
I will always have a special memory in my heart for pastor Billy we was truly a man of God and I will keep is memory alive in helping at church. Pastor Billy your home with Sandra and Jesus
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