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WILLIAM STOCKER Obituary
William Thomas Stocker was born on October 2, 1982 in McAllen, Texas and entered into the nearer presence of our Lord on December 6, 2010. He is the son of Mary Ellen and Tom Stocker.
William graduated from McAllen High School in 2001 and Texas A&M University in 2006 where he earned a degree in Agricultural Systems Management. After college, he took a job in management at Eden Lawn & Landscaping in San Antonio. Most recently, he began a new career at Enterprise Commercial Paving in Houston, Texas.
William served the Lord throughout his life and always took time to give back to the community. He was active in Boy Scouts and earned the rank of Eagle Scout. William played many sports and was involved in the youth program at St. John's Episcopal Church-McAllen.
While at Texas A&M University, William played guitar at the Canterbury Campus Ministry each week. He was proud of the outreach, leadership and building opportunity he took on the group's Costa Rica Mission Trip in 2005. William's love for the youth, the staff and camp property at Camp Capers cannot be overstated. He served as the Music Director at Camp Capers Youth Summer Camp for two full summers while in college. Most recently, he participated in a Men's Retreat and Work Weekend there.
William was passionate about many things including hunting, fishing, BBQ'ing, water and snow skiing, and playing his acoustic guitar. Recently, he began building BBQ pits and sold his first earlier this year. He would go out his way to help you "get the job done right", as he'd often said.
William loved his niece Jocelyn and cherished the many moments he shared with her over the past fourteen months. He is survived and will be deeply missed by his parents Tom and Mary Ellen; brothers Spencer and Andrew; sister-in-law Wendy and niece/god-daughter Jocelyn; his dearly loved dog Nikki; and the extended Stocker/Payne/Lyssy families in the Valley and across Texas.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8:00p.m. with a Prayer Service on Friday, December 10 at 7:00 PM at Kreidler Funeral Home. Everyone is welcome to join us in celebrating William's life at a Holy Eucharist Service at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 11 at St. John's Episcopal Church in McAllen with a reception following.
There is no way for our family to thank everyone enough for the love, support, and encouragement we have received these past five weeks. To honor William, please make all Memorial contributions to Diocese of West Texas, Memo: Camp Capers/Stocker, P. O. Box 6885, San Antonio, Texas 78209 kreidlerfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for WILLIAM STOCKER
Celia Gazca
January 19, 2011
Tom and Mary Ellen, We just heard and we are truly sorry for your loss. We are praying for you and your family May the Lord give you both strength and comfort during this difficult time.
Linda Haynes
January 6, 2011
Mary Ellen and Tom, I just heard about Will. Frank and I are so sorry that you have lost Will. Many years have passed and I see that WIll has accomplished so much in his young life. He is now with the rest of the angels in heaven and his memories will always be in his family and friends heart. Our love are with you all. Linda and Frank Haynes ( San Antonio and Canyon Lake, TX)
Hall Family
December 20, 2010
We have been praying for y'all the past few days and weeks. Know that God loves you and will show you His love even though it must be so hard to imagine. I appreciate all the love and support you have received these past few weeks and it makes a difference in how we ALL live our lives. Hopefully, William has been one FINE example for the Lord to do His work on this earth even though it was cut short. We will continue to pray for you all daily throughout this season of the birth of our Lord. Please know you are loved by so many here in McAllen.
Laura and Jim Hall
Gloria Salinas
December 15, 2010
Dear Mary Ellen & Tom:
My deepest sympathy and know that you both are in my prayers. May the Lord give you both strength and comfort during this difficult time.
Gloria Salinas,
Austin Texas
Karen Anzaldua-Fears & children
December 14, 2010
Dear Stocker Family,
Expressing deepest sympathy and hoping you will find some comfort in knowing others care and are near in thought today. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Zuber family
December 14, 2010
Dear Stocker Family,
May God continue to keep you strong through this very difficult time. We enjoyed Will so much when Rich brought him out to the lake. He was such a wonderful friend to Rich.
Our deepest sympathy and love,
The Zuber family, Mike, Lora, Rich & Lindsey, Callie, Chris, and Courtney
Tory Walker
December 13, 2010
To the Stocker family,
The many memories of hanging out with the boys and being neighbors will never be forgoten. Will was loved by many of us and will never be forgotten. My love and gratitude to your family.
Love in Christ,
Tory Walker
Cindy Russell
December 13, 2010
Mary Ellen and Tom and family,
Just a quick note to let you know that Amanda Davis is my granddaughter. I also took a picture of William playing his guitar at the closing service at that Camp. When I find them, I will send them to you along with the video that each camper received. You all are still in my prayers. With sympathy and love to all, Cindy Russell
Ann and Rick Hohmann
December 12, 2010
Our sympathy to the whole Stocker family.
We know what you are going though and we are praying for you. Losing a child so difficult. We have lived through it for 6 years. We have the deepest sympathy for your family and he did make the Stocker name proud. What a wonderful son.
Ann Furman Hohmann and Rick Hohmann
estella macias
December 11, 2010
dear tom and mary ellen, i feel like a part of your family as i went to school with some of you and was very close to katy stocker. my love, prayers and sympathy go out to all your family., estella fuentes macias, mcallen, texas
Amanda Davis
December 11, 2010
I added the photo at Camp Capers. It was in July of 2003. (front left) Vicky Labus (front right) Me- Amanda Davis and in the back is Andrew and Will. My Camp Capers experience would not have been the same without Will. He touched my heart, as he did so many others.
God Bless,
Amanda Davis
Camp Capers July 2003
Amanda Davis
December 11, 2010
LaVerne and Mike Johnson
December 11, 2010
Mary Ellen and Tom, We are so sad for your family during this time of sadness.
You are in our hearts.
Myra Baker
December 11, 2010
Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time. We will keep you in our prayers and hope you can find peace in your memories.
The Baker Family: Bill, Myra, Amanda, Ryan & Susie and family
charlie,cris.tom baldazo
December 10, 2010
mr.&mrs.stocker,sorry for your loss our prayers are with yougod bless,mr.& mrs charlie&cris baldazo.and son tom(andrews former roommate,college station tx sorry andrew
December 10, 2010
Dear Mary Ellen, Tom, Spencer, Andrew, and family,
We prayerfully wish for all the family of Will, the peace of God that passes all understanding. We will continue to pray that the family receive the peace and comfort that only God can give.
In our Savior's grace,
John and Betty Britsch
Carmen and Bobby Ramos
December 9, 2010
Mary Ellen and Tom, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you during this time of sorrow.
Rose Henry-Beakey
December 9, 2010
There will be an empty chair at the holiday table this year, but it will be filled with loving memories.
Keely Rowe
December 9, 2010
Thinking about the Stocker family. I am so sorry for your dear loss.
December 9, 2010
I am so saddened to hear this devastating news. I remember Will and all of the boys with deep affection in my time at St. John's. Will was a remarkable young man even as a teenager. I especially remember his work as an acolyte and as an exemplary Boy Scout; his smile and personality were infectious, and his faith in Jesus Christ as solid as a rock. He will be greatly missed, but not forgotten. Love to you all, Nancy Coon+
December 9, 2010
Our deepest sympathy is with you in your time of grief.
Jerry and Carol Walker
Rebeca Johnston
December 9, 2010
I will always remember Will as an outgoing, friendly, talented, courteous young man who was always welcome in my home. He was a joy and an honor to the Stocker name. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord comfort you with His peace.
In Christ,
Rebeca Johnston-Sowin
(Alexis Villarreal's mom and former counselor at McHi)
John & Irma Moreno
December 9, 2010
Our heartfelt condolences to the whole family. All of you are in our prayers.
Sharon Cavazos
December 9, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
George Pitchford
December 9, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Pat Blum
December 9, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Melissa Trevino
December 9, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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