WILLIAM 'BILL' FRANCIS LACEY
April 8, 1928 ~ June 21, 2016
William (Bill) Francis Lacey was born to Allen McCormick and Ester Louise Wyatt at the Saint Ignatius Hospital on Easter Sunday, April 8, 1928 and died on June 21, 2016.
In 1953, Bill married to his high school sweetheart Ilene Louise Olsen and had three children: Cindi Louise Pederson of Vancouver, WA, Allen Edward Lacey of Gilbert, AZ, and Kelly Francis Nichols of Baker City, OR.
Bill graduated in 1946 from Colfax High school, Central Washington State University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education in 1956, and from the University of Oregon with a Doctorate of Education in 1970.
Immediately after earning his Bachelor of Arts Degree, he was hired by the Vancouver School District where he taught Social Studies and English at Lewis, Shumway, and Jason Lee Junior High Schools.
In 1967 he left teaching to pursue a Doctorate of Education and was hired by Willamette University after graduation. After teaching there for one year, he was hired by Central Washington State College as a Supervisor of Student teachers, working remotely in Vancouver, WA and then Yakima, WA until retirement in 1986 as a Professor Emeritus. For several years after retirement he continued to teach off campus Master's Degree courses through Heritage College.
Starting in 1992 he spent 16 winters in Casa Grande, AZ, volunteering at the local High School and playing golf.
He was proceeded in death by his father, mother, and brother. He is survived by his wife, children, seven grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.
He will be remembered as a friend to all, a jokester, and accomplished story teller. We are certain that he is telling stories to the Angels and anyone else who will listen.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Northern Idaho Hospice (www.hospiceofnorthidaho.org) or a hospice organization of your choice. Bruning Funeral Home of Colfax has been entrusted with funeral arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.bruningfuneralhome.com
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The Washington State Veterans Cemetery extends our deepest sympathies to the family of William F. Lacey for your loss. We honor him for the service and sacrifice he made for our nation, he is a true hero.
July 5, 2016
Ilene & kids, your husband and father was a great teacher & friend. Larry
Larry Drury
July 2, 2016
Condolences from the Hutton family, Betty,Rhonda,Joni,& John Jr. You were the best neighbors on 46th, st. Here in Vancouver. Wish you all well.
Joni Hutton
July 1, 2016
I am so saddened by this Loss. Ilene and Bill gave me so much joy as a couple they way they told the stories of how they met and married was like reading a great Love Story! This is a couple I will always remember with great respect and inspiration! Bill I will see you again and we will visit Frenwood Idaho and have that dance.
Debbie Flach
June 29, 2016
Bill, we'll surely miss you at the lake. Rest in peace my friend. You have been an inspiration to many people.
Harvey Hughett
June 29, 2016
Thank you for your service to our country. Rest in peace.
June 29, 2016
Cindi, So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bob Taylor
June 29, 2016
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