Obituary: Waller, William John
Age 75
Passed away peacefully at home on March 7, 2012 after a long battle with cancer.
Bill was born at home in Sharpsburg, PA on April 3, 1936 to Mathilda (Smorey) and William Fleming Waller.
He has resided in Palouse, WA for the past 26 years.
He served in the United States Marine Corp from 1954-1958.
Bill worked at the postal service in Van Nuys, CA and Moscow, ID for 30 years and retired in 1991.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years Sue (Susan) Waller, son William Frank (Ocean) Waller, two daughters, Antoinette (Johnathan) Lessuk and Sheri (Craig) Neiman and son-in law Kurt (Susan) Dressel, a granddaughter Jazmine (Nathan) Waller Dalton, great-grandchildren, Sydney and Myles Dalton, a granddaughter Jessica Waller, grandsons, Kris and Kory Dressel and Jonas Lessuk, and his sister Rita Graffeo.
He was preceded in death by his parents, stepfather Vince Operstill, sister Rose Helfrich, infant grandson William John Waller.
He loved his home on the Palouse and was always working outside on his tractor and riding lawn mowers.
He volunteered at the Pullman Food Bank and did many things quietly to help others and never wanted anyone to know he was a kind and generous soul.
He was a crossword puzzle whiz and did beautiful woodworking and loved model trains.
He had so many angels the past few years.
His yard angel Sam Reed, his driveway angel Les Wagner, and his pasture angel Pat Collier.
His Hospice angel Terrie Teare.
He was so appreciative of his Hospice Team of caregivers, Walt, Susan, Tammy, Annabelle, Karen, Kathy, Kimberly and Jessica.
Also the care he received from St. Joseph Cancer Center in Lewiston, ID and Pullman Regional Hospital.
Bill requested not to have a service, but for each of you to find someone who needs help and quietly provide for them in his memory.
His three kitty angels at home, Pepper, Tricksie and Itty Kitty already miss him.
He was a proud quiet man and always tried to hide his gentle nature.
Thinking of You.
You’re always the first and last thing on this heart of mine - no matter where I go or what I do, I’m thinking of you.
Love always, Sue.
KRAMER FUNERAL HOME, PALOUSE, WA handled the arrangements.