William Pilcher Obituary

Always in my heart and thoughts! You are missed dearly!

You were in my dreams last night, we were out dove hunting with Wick, and I just wanted to pop in and say I love and miss you Dad, you were the best!!!

Gone but never forgotten. Dad you will always live in our hearts!

It has now been many years since the passing of my dear father, Bill Pilcher was truly one of the kindest people on this planet, he always greeted everyone with a smile or a wave, whether it was on a dirt road on our way to a camping or fishing trip, being with my father was always fun and an adventure. I know my father is in a better place and is with my mom Carole Pilcher, may their love and kindness be remembered all the years to come!

Wow, where to start? I've never met such a loving, giving, heartful person as my grandfather. I don't think thant anyone can ever compare to such a person. He bent over backwards numerous times and had so much love for all of his friends and family. No matter how much we miss him, we have all of our precious memories with him to replay. Forever in our hearts he will stay.

Each life has room for many friends, but for only one best friend.

Bill Pilcher was my beloved father, always patient, always kind, always quick with a smile and encouraging words. He is forever loved, and will is missed so very much! We love you Dad!!

Love,

Paige

I cannot belive it has been a year since Mr. Pilcher's passing. He was such a wonderful man. There will never be another to replace him.

Bill will be missed greatly. He is an icon in the Arizona insurance community - a friend to the industry that helped hundreds of individuals on their career path. Bill's legacy is one of honesty, honor, and a never ending desire to help others.

Bill Pilcher was a class act. He was a man that was always honest and forthright in business and his integrity was beyond reproach.



It was my privilege to work for and with this great man for 23 years and to see the commitment that he had to the insurance industry, his clients and his employees.



He treated the employees as good friends and they in turn admired, respected and loved him very much.



He will be missed by many, but never forgotten by those who knew him.



Sylvia Keppy-Dow, DAE, CIC, CPIW

Mesa, AZ

I just heard that Mr Pilcher passed away. I worked for him many years ago at Oliver-Pilcher on 16th Street. Mr. Pilcher was, by far, the nicest man I have ever worked for or with. His passing leaves a hole among men. He and G-D will take good care of each other. My sympathies to the family for their loss.

I am blessed to have worked for Mr. Pilcher several years ago when the office was on 16th Street. I was priviledged to know him and left when Olliver/Pilcher was sold to Carroon and Black. He graciously called me to his office to say good-bye when I left. My heartfelt sympathy to his family. This life on earth will sadly miss Bill Pilcher. Heaven is more joyful because of his presence.

Shirley Presley, Phoenix, Arizona

I moved to Phoenix with my husband in 1987 after living my life in Iowa. I had the honor of working for Mr. Pilcher and can honestly say he was truly a wonderful man. He stopped almost everyday to check and see if I was doing well and how I was getting along in the community. His smile, kindness and loving nature was a gift he shared. I am so glad I was meant to pass through his life. Blessings to his family during this very difficult time.

Wick,

I was sorry to learn of the passing of your Dad. He was a fine

man and a pillar of the community.

What a wonderful man and a good friend. He was such a great help to the Board of San Pablo Home for Youth which is now St. Paul's Prep Academy an Episcopal High School for young men. He helped the school become what it is today. He will be missed by some many. What a wonderful life he had and he gave to all of us. He is with his Father in God and a journey well done. Fair well my friend till we meet again.

I moved to Phoenix with my parents in 1956 as a small child and had the privilege of having the Pilchers as neighbors across the street. I have very fond memories of Bill taking me camping with his family and introducing me to shooting and dove hunting. I didn't like hunting and never went again but his taking an interest and extending the invitation was very kind. I also remember when he bought a new 1958 T-Bird and that it was the talk of the neighborhood, I loved that car. Most of all though, I remember what a generous, kind and positive man he was. Bill moved his family away from the neighborhood when I was still quite young. I ran into Bill at Garland's lodge in Oak Creek some years back after having not seen him in close to 40 years and he was still the same great guy I knew as a boy. My heartfelt condolences to Wick and the rest of his family, you were truly blessed to have him in your life.

I really enjoyed working for Mr. Pilcher. Every where else I have worked I have not found a company owner any where like Mr. Pilcher. I thank him for giving me a job with his company & I was sorry when we had to leave the oliver pilcher family business to go to Corroon & Black. I will miss him.

What a great guy he was. He is up there with the rest of the "guardian angels" working over time, I am sure. I worked for Bill when the office was located on 16th Street, and I fondly remember him walking around the office and smiling at us working gals; telling us to have a good day, etc. The last time I saw him was up in Oak Creek Canyon at a Potluck gathering on 4th of July several years ago. It had been many years since I had seen him, but he remembered me anyway. What a wonderful man!

"I cannot say, I will not say that he is dead; he is just away. With a cheery smile and a wave of his hand, he has wandered into an unknown land to leave us dreaming how very fair it need must be since he lingers there.

And you, oh you who the wildest yearn for the old time step and the glad return. Think of him still as the same. I say he is not dead, he is just away."

God Bless you Bill Pilcher.

My sincere and heartfelt sympathy to Pat, Wick and the rest of the family members. I was introduced to Mr. Pilcher by Bill Maddux when I joined his agency in the early 80's and what a wonderful experience it was. He welcomed everyone into his agency with open arms. He never was too busy to stop by your desk to say "hi". Everyone in the agency was like an extended family, with Mr. Pilcher being the Patriarch. He was a wonderful, kind and compassionate human being. I am so glad I had the opportunity to know him.

His presence here on earth will be truly missed, but right now, God has another angel by his side. Peace and strength to the loved ones he left behind.

"Mr P" was the best employer anyone could have hoped for. I remember when I left my position at O/P I was fine with it until he cried, and then I did, too. Heaven is in good hands with him on board.