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William McKinley Bricker, Jr
05/25/1936 — 04/14/2014
From Richland, WA, US | Born in Sarcoxie, MO
William McKinley Bricker, Jr
William Bill M. Bricker, Jr.
William Bill McKinley Bricker, Jr., 77, of Richland, WA, passed away Monday, 14 April 2014 at Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle, WA.
He was the youngest child of William M. Bricker, Sr. and Fern Mattie Hoover Bricker. He attended school in Sarcoxie, MO where he met Donna Tillock in second grade. They married in 1954 and later moved to Richland, WA. where he was an electrician at Hanford and also for the City of Richland.
They had seven sons, Edwin L. Bricker, Olympia, WA, Randall L. Bricker, Benton City, WA, Kenton D. Bricker, West Richland, WA, William M. Bricker, III, West Richland, WA, Donald M. Bricker, New River, AZ, Richard A. Bricker, Vancouver, WA, and Devin L. Bricker, Richland, WA, and 25 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by both his parents, his wife Donna, his brother Wayne and sister Naydene Bricker. He married Dian Hughes in 2007 and is survived by his wife Dian Bricker, his seven sons, grandchildren and great grandchildren, and his sister Mary Grayhek. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served in many positions.
He is best remembered as an excellent electrician and was willing to help friends and neighbors with electrical problems. He always hugged his family and told them he loved them. He had a delightful sense of humor and enjoyed teasing them. He always enjoyed animals and the farm life.
Friends may call on the family at Einan's Funeral home from 5:00 to 8:00 Friday, 18 April 2014.
Funeral services will be Saturday, 19 April 2014 at 3:00 PM at the Richland LDS Thayer Chapel, 1720 Thayer Drive, Richland, WA. Viewing will be at 1:30.
All are welcome.
Wanted to say how sorry I am for the loss of your Dad. I wish I could have been there to see you all. It was great seeing Randy at our Dad’s funeral. I have fond memories of Uncle Bill and remember him as a loving and kind man. Love and prayers to you all. Jan
Wanted to say how sorry I am for the loss of your Dad. I wish I could have been there to see you all. It was great seeing Randy at our Dad’s funeral. I have fond memories of Uncle Bill and remember him as a loving and kind man. Love and prayers to you all. Jan
Randy & the entire Bricker Family,
My condolences to you on your Dad’s passing! I got to know your Dad when he did the re-wiring on the RPD Clubhouse in 1988 when we remodeled it. I always looked forward to him showing up because he brought along his upbeat spirit, great sense of humor and a wry smile. We also had some great and informative discussions about the City of Richland Administrative staff that we had the pleasure of working for! He will obviously be missed!
Mr. Bricker:
Though we never met directly, I saw much of your character in your son…and my classmate, Ken. You and your wife raised a fine family…of which we all are proud.
Bill and Debra and family and to all the Brickers, we share in the loss of your father and grandfather. He was a kind man. I know you will deeply miss him. Again, we are thinking of you and yours at this time. Love you guys. Chris Yale family
Dear Randy, I am so sorry for the loss of your father he was a wonderful man. Please extend my condolences to your family may God be with each of you and carry you swiftly through this difficult time.
A RETIRED R.P.D. employee
So sorry for your lose Dian, my love and prayers go out to you and your family.
Remember God is with you with.
Take care.
Love Pamela
Randy, We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
Bill,
Sorry to hear about the passing of your father. He was highly thought of.
Ric,
I never met your dad, but see a lot of him in you by looking at his picture. So sorry for your loss, as I know how hard it is when you lose a parent. My thoughts are with you and your brothers during this time.
In loving memory…
Your friend,
Cat
Please accept our prayers and condolences for your loss. He can be very proud of the family he will see again some day. You’re in our hearts and prayers. The ekstrom family.
Ric and Family,
We were sorry to learn of your loss. I first met your Father years ago at one of Ric’s estate sales. He was indeed a very nice person and would help anyone. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
Paul and Cheryl Ziemer
The family if William/Bill Bricker, You will be missed, My folks knew you and Wayne for over 50 years. I spent time with Wayne and His family when I was stationed on TI back in 1968, Visited with you back then one time when you were in Fremont. So much history as time goes on. God Bless you all.
Mike & Carol Tesky
Randy,
So sorry to here of your dads passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I remember all the good times we had riding our motorbikes, until I sold you mine.
To all the Bricker Families, sorry to learn of the loss of your dad, grandfather. He was truley the example you have talked about. He will be missed for the ones that knew him. I send you all prayer’s at this time.
Diane, I’m so very sorry for your loss. I pray that you and your family can find comfort and solace in the memories you have of Bill and in knowing that he is now in a place of peace. Take care.
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