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William D. "Bill" McFadden
76, of Indianapolis, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2014. Bill was born April 27, 1937 in Indianapolis to the late Dwight and Helen McFadden. He was a graduate of Shortridge High School and Butler University, and served in the U. S. Army Medical Corp.
Bill was co-owner of Circle City Embroidery. He had been an active member of the Carmel Rotary Club since 1976 and served as President from 1991 -1992. He was very active in Rotary Youth Exchange and hosted 6 students who are still part of his family. In 1998 he was chosen as Group Study Exchange team Leader to Norway and served as District Governor 2001-2002. Because of his unfaltering dedication to Rotary and their youth programs, Carmel Rotary awards an annual scholarship to deserving high school student named in Bill's honor.
Bill's community involvement included serving for 6 years on the Carmel Town Board - the last 2 as President of the last town board before Carmel became a city. He served on the Carmel Plan Commission for 8 years (2 as President). He served 6 years on the Board of Zoning Appeals (2 years as President) and 2 years on the Board of Works. He is a Past President of the Carmel Clay Jaycees and was also on the Carmel Clay Education Foundation and the Carmel Chamber of Commerce. Bill was also a member of St. Luke's United Methodist Church.
A service celebrating Bill's life will be held at 4:00 pm on Thursday, March 6 at St. Luke's United Methodist Church, where family and friends are invited to gather from 3:00 pm until the time of the service. Everyone will be invited to a reception following the service at the Knights of Columbus 2100 E. 71st St. Indianapolis, IN 46220.
Bill is survived by Judy Ford; children, Edward D. McFadden (Susan), Steven D. McFadden (Juli), Shannon Duckworth (Craig), Kelley Burton, (Pete), Cindy Chapek ( Bob), Rob Ford, (Lisa), Cathy Hanna ( Rick), Jeff Ford (Marcia), 15 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, Sally Warwick.
Memorial Contributions may be made to The Rotary Foundation 14280 Collections Center Dr. Chicago, IL 60693 for the Annual Fund. To sign the online guest book, please visit
flannerbuchanan.com. Arrangements entrusted to Flanner and Buchanan-Carmel .
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8th grad graduating class, December, 1950
January 25, 2015
A connection from long ago. James Whitcomb Riley PS #43. Donald Boger, Mary Lou Moore, Bill McFadden, Sue Glass, Ron Morris, Darlene Taylor, Charley Adkins and Norma Rosetter.
I remember.
Ron Morris
John M. Burgett
March 5, 2014
I had the very distinct pleasure of knowing Bill throughout our four years at Shortridge High School where he excelled both as a student, as an artist and as an officer in ROTC. I can easily appreciate his later dedication to family and community, given his understanding mild manner and his concern for those around him as a teen. I sincerely regret that our paths separated following those years at Shortridge; moreover, I extend my sympathy to his family in this time of loss.
Anne Hendrickson
March 5, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I have known him for many years. When I was associated with Carmel Dads' Club, Bill was always a supporter of their activities. Through the years we formed a friendship. We also had another bond. We both were heart recipients. I will always remember Bill as that kind man who always had a smile. Please accept my sympathies at this time.
March 3, 2014
To Judy and all of Bill's family,
Bill was one of the most dynamic people I have known. What a blessing to so many of us whose lives he touched. He will be missed. Loving thoughts to all of you, Jan Hart
March 3, 2014
So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. My deepest sympathy to the family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Susan Wann
March 3, 2014
I'm so sorry for the loss of your loved one. May memories comfort you and prayers strengthen you as our heavenly Father gives you courage and fortitude to endure the days ahead. 2Thessalonians 2:16-17
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