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William Crecelius Obituary
Stockton, CA
William G. Crecelius
November 11, 1954 - May 25, 2009
Bill Crecelius passed peacefully at home surrounded in love by his beloved wife, Betty, dear sister, brother-in-law, sister-in-law and several close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chris and Doris Crecelius and is survived by his wife, Betty Crecelius, sister, Laurie Filice (Richard), brother, Jim Crecelius (Carol), and step daughters, Melissa Simonds and Missy Williams. He also leaves behind his nieces, Holly Bender (Alex) and Ginny Miller (Hans) and their 5 children who were dear to his heart.
Bill graduated from Lincoln High School in 1972 and attended Delta College. He spent his working years in agriculture and construction. He could build or fix anything and always had a project (or 10) in progress. Bill also loved flying, fishing and spending time on the family ranch in Montana. During this past year Bill became quite the "foodie". His favorite past time was spent watching the Food Network especially Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. The family wishes to thank the many friends and neighbors who did so much to help during the past year. We are blessed to have you all in our lives.
A Celebration of Life service will be held June 13th at 1:00 p.m. at Lincoln Presbyterian Church at 900 W. Douglas Road, Stockton, CA. The family requests in lieu of flowers that memorial contributions be made to Stanford Cancer Center, GI Cancer program at Office of Medical Development, 2700 Sandhill Rd., Menlo Park, CA 94025. Arrangements are by the Neptune Society of Northern Ca-Stockton www.neptune-society.com
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Memories and Condolences
for William Crecelius
June 14, 2009
Betty;
I am so sorry for Bills passing. Although we all know that he is at peace now and without pain. He is greeted at the gates of Heaven By his Mother and Father, so comforting.
If there is anything that I can do to help you through this hurdle, please contact me.
Love you,
Jan Medico
Rocklin, Calif
June 14, 2009
Dear Betty -
We are so sorry for your loss. You shared many years of love with Bill and will have those memories in your heart. May you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Love, Lou and Debbie
June 13, 2009
Dearest Betty,
Dave and I are so sorry for your loss,,We did not get the chance to meet Bill,but we know your love for each other was so very genuine. Treasure your time together,and keep all the memories alive.
Betty,you are a beautiful person, we will keep you very close to our hearts. Take care,and take time for yourself to heal,,,
Love,
Dave and Tina Dodson
Dave Kirsten
June 13, 2009
A kind person and genuine friend who leaves us with many great memories. We are going to miss you Bill.
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June 13, 2009
Dear Betty,
We are very saddened with your loss of Bill, but pray that the many fond memories you and Bill shared will sustain you during this most difficult time.
With our love,
Ron and Gloria
John Anderson
June 12, 2009
Dear Betty,
I am very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I have nothing but fond memories of Bill and the many good times we shared.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bill always liked good quotes so it seemed appropriate to share one here:
“Sorrow comes to all...Perfect relief is not possible, except with time. You cannot now realize that you will ever feel better and yet you are sure to be happy again. -- Abe Lincoln"
Geri Blas and Cyndi Lopez
June 11, 2009
Dear Betty, Laurie and family, We wish you the gentleness of peace within yourself. I’ll miss Bill, his beautiful smile, his genuine heart and friendship. God keeps you and the family in the palm of his hands. Love and blessings,
Warren Fortes
June 11, 2009
Dear Aunt Betty & Family,
My families thoughts and prayers are with you. We will make ourselves available anytime. Know that you are not alone. I fondly recall the brief time I knew Bill, he was a kind man and he loved you very much.
Mike Moran
June 10, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Jeannie Swearengin Freggiaro
June 10, 2009
Dear Betty and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this tough time. Bill was such a treasure and will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.
Maureen Gibson (Baklenko)
June 9, 2009
Dear Betty, my thoughts, prayers and love is with you during this very difficult time of great loss. I know how deep and loyal your love for Bill has always been. Look to your God as well as your friends & family to hold you up when you can't do it yourself.
I'm here when you need a friend-with respect, regard and affection
John Huber Jr
June 9, 2009
Betty,Jim and the rest of the Crecelius family I am sad to read of Bill's passing. My thoughts are with your family.
Calvin and Kathy Lee
June 9, 2009
Dear Betty,
Our thoughts are with you and yours.
I will always think of Bill as that amazing guy that could build an airplane. We know that he soars in Heaven now in his "Kit-Fox".
Cathy Washington
June 8, 2009
I did not know Bill as an adult but as the impish younger brother of my dear friend Laurie. I still remember him and his brother removing the labels from all the cans in his parents' larder. In my mind he is still young ...
Pauline Thompson
June 8, 2009
Dear Betty- I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Bill was a great guy and always a good friend. Love, Pauline
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