Official Obituary of
Willard "Bill" D. McCrady
September 21, 1940 ~ December 13, 2018 (age 78) 78 Years Old
Willard McCrady Obituary
Willard "Bill" D. McCrady passed away peacefully at his home in Duluth on December 13, 2018.
Bill was born September 21, 1940, to Iva (Daigle) and Willard M. McCrady in Bemidji, Minnesota. Bill worked at Udac for many years before retiring and made many friends there. Bill found his home with Innovative Living (later DRCC), where he met his house-mates with whom he lived for over 20 years.
Bill loved talking to people and getting to know them. He enjoyed comic books, sports, music, but most of all his "stories." Bill loved his sister, whom he spoke to and visited with often. Two of Bill's proudest moments included winning a gold medal in the Special Olympics and attending the Buddy Holly concert in Duluth.
Bill was one of a kind and made a lasting impression on all who knew him. His wonderful spirit and unforgettable laugh will be missed dearly by his family and friends.
He is survived by his sister, Mary Jo (John) Yachwak of Hibbing; his niece, Ann Yachwak (Peter Beatrice) of Chicago; and many friends.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents.
May 30th at Sunrise Memorial Park Cemetery a graveside service will be held at 12:00 with family.
May 31 a celebration of life starting at 11:00am
May 31 from 11:30-1:30 Music and sharing
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Udac (www.udac.org/donate.html) or DRCC (https://www.give.mn/zkf4cg), both of Duluth, for which the family is deeply grateful for the years of outstanding services and loving care provided to Bill.
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4798 Miller Trunk Hwy
Hermantown, MN, 55811
4798 Miller Trunk Hwy
Hermantown, MN, 55811
4798 Miller Trunk Hwy
Hermantown, MN, 55811
Bill was born September 21, 1940, to Iva (Daigle) and Willard M. McCrady in Bemidji, Minnesota. Bill worked at Udac for many years before retiring and made many friends there. Bill found his home with Innovative Living (later DRCC), where he met his house-mates with whom he lived for over 20 years.
Bill loved talking to people and getting to know them. He enjoyed comic books, sports, music, but most of all his "stories." Bill loved his sister, whom he spoke to and visited with often. Two of Bill's proudest moments included winning a gold medal in the Special Olympics and attending the Buddy Holly concert in Duluth.
Bill was one of a kind and made a lasting impression on all who knew him. His wonderful spirit and unforgettable laugh will be missed dearly by his family and friends.
He is survived by his sister, Mary Jo (John) Yachwak of Hibbing; his niece, Ann Yachwak (Peter Beatrice) of Chicago; and many friends.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents.
May 30th at Sunrise Memorial Park Cemetery a graveside service will be held at 12:00 with family.
May 31 a celebration of life starting at 11:00am
May 31 from 11:30-1:30 Music and sharing
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Udac (www.udac.org/donate.html) or DRCC (https://www.give.mn/zkf4cg), both of Duluth, for which the family is deeply grateful for the years of outstanding services and loving care provided to Bill.
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Graveside Service
MAY 30. 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM (CDT)
Sunrise Memorial Park Cemetery4798 Miller Trunk Hwy
Hermantown, MN, 55811
Celebration of Life Service
MAY 31. 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM (CDT)
Sunrise Funeral Home and Cremation Services & Cemetery4798 Miller Trunk Hwy
Hermantown, MN, 55811
Celebration of Life Service
MAY 31. 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM (CDT)
Sunrise Funeral Home and Cremation Services & Cemetery4798 Miller Trunk Hwy
Hermantown, MN, 55811
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