WADE WIKSTROM Obituary


WADE ELLIOTT WIKSTROM
January 20, 1952 ~ March 13, 2013

Wade Elliott Wikstrom, 61, of Ridgefield, WA, passed away March 13, 2013 surrounded by family and friends at the Ray Hickey Hospice House in Vancouver, WA from complications of his 10-year battle with Alzheimer's.
Wade was born January 20, 1952 in Seattle, WA, raised in the Church of God and graduated from Ridgefield High School in 1970. He retired from BNSF Railroad in 2007 after 30 year of dedicated service and ran an accomplished remodel business with his father. Wade loved to travel, work with wood, hunt, fish, ride horses and support his children and grandchildren in all their sporting endeavors. He is world renowned for his sense of humor and love for his friends and family here and in Georgia.
Wade is survived by his loving wife of 40 years Elayna Kytle Wikstrom; his children Chelsea Harris (Trevor), Shelbe Jenkins (Randall), Eric Wikstrom (Cristi) and Lindsay Bradby (Aaron) and his seven grandchildren. He is also survived by his parents John and Elaine Wikstrom and sisters Carolyn Hendrie, Jennifer Cultice and Rebecca Pfiefer.
His memorial will be held March 23, 2013, 12:00 p.m. at First Church of God in Vancouver, WA. Pastor Mark Kelley will preside over the proceedings and there will be a reception following the service. In lieu of gifts and flowers please donate to the Ray Hickey Hospice House in Vancouver, WA. They gave us the most beautiful experience and treated Wade with the honor and respect he deserved.
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Published by The Columbian on Mar. 18, 2013.
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Always remember your smile and humor.Loved it when you stopped by at Alki school to see your wife and visit us.You are missed but what a joy to know you reside with Jesus

Teckla Shaylor

Friend

March 15, 2024

I will never forget you Wade! The many meaningful moments. You were very kind and a warm soul who lived your life with passion. You made me laugh a lot too. I never had the opportunity to say good bye to you but knowing where you are, I will see you again one day.

Kathy Dyer

Friend

March 12, 2023

R. I.P. My friend

Teckla Shaylor

Friend

March 12, 2020

I MISS THE GOOD MAN AND HIS SMILING FACE.

Coy Kitterman

Coworker

March 13, 2019

May Mr Wikstrom continue to rest in peace.

Herman Bradby

Acquaintance

March 13, 2019

HE IS STILLGREATLY MISSED, GOD BLESS YOU ALL

Tecklka Shaylor

March 12, 2019

My heart is truely grieved to hear of Wades passing. My memories are abundant of the moments my family spent with him. I know he will be dearly missed by his family and friends. I pray God's peace for his loving wife, children, and all those who loved and cared for him. He will always be remembered by me for his gentle spirit and sense of humor.

Kathy Dyer

April 1, 2013

The few times we got to meet Wade he seemed to be a kind, fun loving guy. We wish we had known him better. His struggles are now over and he will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Leon & Margaret Bradby

March 29, 2013

Gonna miss the man Great person, Funny, Loyal, and he stood up for what was right.
Great shot with the nail gun

Rick Dobson

March 28, 2013

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you. Judy(Chicks) Grove.

March 23, 2013

Thank you wade for being a great adopted poopa to Tayler. Your jokes and smiles will touch her and I forever. My heart goes out to all of the Wikstrom family. Prayers that you find peace in this difficult time.

Jenelle Prentice

March 23, 2013

Love to Wade's family and friends. He was a neighbor and a fellow graduate at RHS 1970. Wade was a truly kind and sincere person as a kid and I am sure he was a wonderful family man and friend as an adult.

March 23, 2013

Wade was a lot of fun to work with in the tower. I looked forward to working with him on Saturdays, and over the years he became a very good friend of mine. I know I will get to see my good friend again one day, I just wish I would've had a chance to say I love you before Jesus called you home.

Allen Anderson

March 22, 2013

Wade i will see you later.

John Jones Sr

March 22, 2013

I worked with Wade at Vancouver Yard in the early Eighties and will remember his smile,sense of humor and Louis L'amour books!!Wade rest in peace!My sympathy goes out to the Wikstrom family.

Kris Atwood

March 22, 2013

My deepest sympathies to the Wikstrom families. Wade was a softball coach of mine back in the day. He was fun, patient and kind. May he fly high with the angels and watch over you from above.

Carol Erwin

March 21, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. I did not get to know Wade real well, but I have heard wonderful stories about him.

John and Linda Clarke

March 21, 2013

Always enjoyed working with Wade. He has and always will be missed.

Shane Sadler

March 21, 2013

We've lost one of the REALLY good guys. Wade will be truly missed by anyone who ever had the privilege to be around him at work or anywhere else. My thoughts go out to his family.

Lance Lassen

March 21, 2013

You are finally free to go on with new adventures. You will be truly missed but have left a legacy and wonderful family that I am lucky to call an extension of mine. Our love to all of you. Marcus, Robyn, Dalton & Diego Morales

March 20, 2013

Sorry to here about Wade he was a wonderful man and I know he will be sorely missed. May God Bless and Keep You Safe Always.

Pamela Crone-Wenzloff

March 20, 2013

I'm sorry to hear of Wade passing. He was always a good man to be around and had a big heart.

Kenard Burchette

March 20, 2013

To the Wikstrom family,
So sorry to hear of Wade's passing. I remember him when I was a child going to Fruit Valley Community church of God. I remember some pretty special times with the family. He was a very special and dear man of God. May you all lean our our Lord Jesus Christ as He holds you close during this time.
All my love

Kovi Patterson

March 19, 2013

My wife and I have known and worked with Wade at the railroad for over twenty years. He was a good railroader and a great friend and colleague. We will both miss him and are saddened by the news of his passing.

Marc & Kelli Taylor

March 19, 2013

Wade, I loved the legendary bear hugs you gave me. You will always be remembered.

Walt Wasnoska

March 19, 2013

Although my nephew, Wade was like a younger brother to me; we spent many childhood hours together. He truly was fun to be around. His God, his family, and animals were all dear to him. I remember many times his pockets overflowing with worms, caterpillars, rocks, and twigs. Such a boy; such a man. He will truly be missed by this large, extended family who loved him so much.

Donna Wikstrom Smith

March 19, 2013

Wade made life around us all at BN a better place to work. We'll all miss him.
God speed Wade.

Russ Dunn

March 19, 2013

I am so sad to hear of Wade's death. I just remember Wade at all of our softball games and most of the time he was in a black and red plaid flannel. I liked him so much as a kid, and my heartfelt condolences to you all for your loss. Chels, huge hugs my friend.

Dana Rickey (Hancock)

March 19, 2013

Our children overlapped in age and sports. Wade was always a delight to be around--very warm and friendly. He will certainly be missed.

Martha Hancock

March 19, 2013

Here's to the life of a caring and thoughtful man. It was a pleasure to know and work with Wade.

Dewey DesRochers

March 19, 2013

I worked with Wade for several years in the 80's. He always seemed to be in a good mood and had fun working. He was fiercely loyal to his family, and I am so sorry for their huge loss.

Emily Bostwick

March 19, 2013

To all of my Wikstrom Family: I loved Wade. He was a great cousin, son, husband, father, grandfather. He loved his family with an abiding love. I have so many wonderful memories filled with his smile and all the fun we used to have as children and adults. I will cherish all of those wonderful memories for the rest of my life. It's such a comfort to know that Wade is with the Lord now, that he has been made whole again, and that he has joined "the cloud of witnesses" that have gone before us. I'm sure our grandparents Wikstrom, great-grandparents Sackett and my brother, Dan, were there to welcome him with open arms. Some of my fondest memories of Wade are him chasing me around our back-yard with a garter snake, talking us into jumping off the shed roof using an umbrella as a parachute, attempting to jump over the hay-mow hole, swimming with his dog, Max, at the Wikstrom Reunion, telling funny stories on himself and others around the campfire, teasing me about my "cow eyes" growing up. I am truly blessed to have been a part of his loving family.

Arlene Crass Hume

March 19, 2013

Special prayers and thoughts go out to my cousin Wade and his family! His smile will always be with me. Love to all!

Shella Culver

March 19, 2013

He was a blessing to all of us who knew him. Your family is in our prayers.

Larry & Terri Hansen

March 19, 2013

To the entire Wikstrom extended family,

Please accept my most heartfelt sympathy for your loss. I have always admire Wade, the hard worker, exceptional provider, uncanny ability to build things and his unwavering dedication to his family. I enjoyed all my time spent with Wade, he was a wonderful person and he not be forgotten.

Trevor Harris

March 19, 2013

Prayers for Wade's family.

Mike Settles

March 19, 2013

Wade is with Jesus now and he is whole again, and that is a good thought. I have such wonderful memories of Wade, not only as small children, but when Wade and Elayna first got married and some outings we went on. I remember riding in their VERY tiny Honda,in the back seat, and how that car was the smallest car I had ever been in...as Wade went racing down the freeway! He always had the most beautiful Smile, and loving Heart! I only regret that I had not seen them for so many years... My love and prayers are with you Elayna! Draw so close to our Heavenly Father...and one day, we will see Wade again when we also go home! Love Drusilla Culver Ryall..

March 19, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours in the days to come.

Linda Barton

March 19, 2013

Praying for all the family. Wade was a special guy. Always made me smile!

Shelly Kelly

March 18, 2013

To all the Wikstrom family,
I have wonderful memories of Wade and your whole family from my college days at WPC. Your family would invite all us college kids to your home after church. You fed us and entertained us and let us join in your family fun. Wade was a big part of that! Thank you for sharing your family with us. You have a special place in my heart. I'm lifting all of you up to the One who is able to comfort and bring peace like no other. Bless you all.

Karen Rich Lander

March 18, 2013

So sorry to hear about Wades passing, I enjoyed working with him, he was a sincere man, and kind hearted, he was an inspiration, he will be remembered, Sorry for your loss.

Robert Hill

March 18, 2013

As my nephew, Wade was always a joy to be near. I have many memories of him I will cherish to my dying day. Our love and prayers go out to his immediate family,

Ana and Gene Wikstrom

March 18, 2013

I share the sadness with you and your family. It was my pleasure to run into you and Wade, and ask about the kids. People like you made my practice delightful--and I will miss seeing Wade. You have an overflowing treasury of memories------visit them and carry on. Calvin Clark, MD

Calvin Clark, MD

March 18, 2013

I never got the chance to work with Wade, but in my job I did see him in the Vancouver yard office. What I remember of him the most was his smile and his kindness. He was a bright spot at work. My heart,prayers and condolences to the family.

Phyllis

March 18, 2013

Dear Elayna and family,
I want you to know you are all in my prayers and it was so nice to be able to be with you at the Ray Hickey House. I will always remember your special 40th birthday that he surprised you with at the coast and the little Black gift we gave you, smile)Love hugs and prayers, your friend Teckla Shaylor

Teckla Shaylor

March 18, 2013

Eric, Sorry to hear the passing of your father. Knowing the pain, it will ease in time and understanding that it is gods will. My thoughts and condolence to you and your family. Peace my friend, Gene & Teri Laddusaw

March 18, 2013

Sorry to learn of Wade's passing. I worked with Wade for many years and always enjoyed his friendliness and comradery. He will be sorely missed. Jim Lingo.

March 18, 2013

Wikstrom Family,
I'm very sorry to hear about Wade, he was a great man. He lived his life with honor and dignity; and would defend that honor and dignity for himself or anyone else if he felt it necessary. There will never be another like him.
We always had a good time when we work together, he helped the day go by faster and more fun.
I will miss knowing he's not with us anymore. Keep your chin up he would want it that way.
Very Turely Sorry,

Coy Kitterman

March 18, 2013

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