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William Vandruff Obituary
October 30th, 1943 - March 27th, 2016
Bill Vandruff of Yuma, Arizona passed away March 27, 2016 at the age
of 72. He is survived by his sons Tyler Vandruff of Tucson, Arizona, Matthew Vandruff of Kilauea, HI; and sister Lynn Vandruff of Dewey, Arizona.
Bill was born in Okmulgee, Oklahoma October 30, 1943. He earned a bachelors degree in education at the California State University, Long Beach, CA, and later obtained two Master degrees, one in Early Childhood Education; the other in Educational Administration also at California State University, Long Beach. Bill worked as an elementary school teacher in Newport Beach, a school principal in Buena Park, CA, a stock broker in Newport Beach, CA., and a rehab counselor.
Bill is remembered as having devoted a great deal of time to St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Irvine, where he served on the vestry, and helped in its stewardship, finances and the welcoming of newcomers. Bill especially loved singing in the church choir.
Bill loved Monday night football and hosted many Monday night parties for his friends with great food always sharing his fun sense of humor and wit. Bill was loved by many.
An informal gathering will be held at Bill Vandruff's home on Sunday, April 3rd.
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April 11, 2016
God bless you Bill, I really enjoyed the lunches/dinners we had together talking about just about everything under the sun. I will miss you greatly.
Bill Veal
April 3, 2016
I had the great pleasure of working with Bill, at Crossroads Mission a few years ago. He was the counselor for the women and I was an employment coordinator for the program. Coming from a background of my own recovery from drugs, I had never worked through a lot of issues, because I had not gone through a program. I was so very blessed to be able to sit in on the women's groups with Bill, facilitating. He was so genuine and gentle in his approach, and just had this way of opening up your eyes. I still use his quote till this day, "How's that working for you?" His humble yet powerful presence was something very remarkable. I looked to him as a mentor and often asked for his advice in regards to my personal issues and professional development. I was truly motivated, inspired, and relieved to know that people like Bill were placed in the paths of those that desperately needed guidance and hope. I thank Bill for giving that to me and to many others. My prayers to his family. Bill will live on in many peoples recovery and I will never forget the values he taught me. Thank You Mr. Vandruff, May you rest in peace.
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