William Wyckoff
Jan 14, 2012 – Jan 29, 2011
WILLIAM ALEXANDER WYCKOFF
On January 29, 2011, at the age of 99, William Alexander Wyckoff, surrounded by his children, left this world to join His Lord and Savior. Born in Hoboken, NJ, on January 14th, 1912, Bill Buddy” Wyckoff led a long and productive life. He grew up in Sea Bright NJ and then at an early age moved with his family to Washington DC. The son of a carpenter and tile mason Bill earned honors at McKinley High School where he participated in sports and became a Major in the cadet corp.
Bill served his community and his nation as a member of the Metropolitan Police Force and then the Capital Police and lastly as a member of the Uniformed Service of the US Secret Service. After retirement he continued to work in construction and then with the Small Business Administration.
He loved life and lived it well. He lost his wife Irene far too early in life. He spent many years traveling to spend time with his children and grand children in Virginia New Hampshire and Florida.
He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Amelia and his sisters Katrina and Gladys and his brothers Charles and Harry and his much loved wife Irene.
Bill left this earth but his legacy and spirit continue with his children Judy Bill Nancy Richard and Charles Vicki and their children and now a great granddaughter. His grandchildren Deborah Gray Matthew Michael Megan Tommy Travis Patty McKay Alexander Zachary Connor and Lucas will carry great memories of their grandfather. He was able to meet and hold his great granddaughter Lucy.
In lieu of flowers contributions in Bill’s name can be made to the National Law Enforcement Officer Fund Division of Development 901 E. Street NW Suite 100 Washington DC 20004 or donate on-line at www.nleomf.com
The Family of Our Buddy,How does a person thank someone for allowing them to take care of their most prized possession. I do not have the words to say enough. He was so special to each and everyone at Lake Anna Elder Care.We were truly blessed to have him in our care right up to the very end.We love all of you and he will be greatly missed.There will always be his place in the home.with deepest sympathyLorine Dickinson Brown Lake Anna Elder Care
Dear Chuck,Vickie and kids, Please know how sorry I am about your loss. I know how important your Dad/grandfather is to your family! Please know all my love and thoughts are with you and you are in my prayers! Love, Patty Mohler-Bodney