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William Theodore VanSpankeren

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Sun City, Arizona resident, William Theodore VanSpankeren, 88, passed away on July 18, 2022, surrounded by loved ones in the home he shared with his significant other, Pamela. William was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 13,1933 to Herman and Marjorie (Parry) VanSpankeren. Father of 5, grandfather of 13 and great grandfather of 8. He is survived by three daughters, Jody (Victor) Commons, Darla (Russell) Trebilco, and Lynette (Warren) Tischer. He was loving grandfather to 13 grandchildren; Matthew, Brian and Adam(Leah Zine) VanSpankeren, Ethan (Marcela)McConnell, Ruby Commons, Trace (Jordan) Trebilco, Riley (Paul) Sigler, Abigail (Carl) Klamm, Jessica (Adam) Fulton, Jordan and Joshua Tischer. He was preceded in death by his two sons, Timothy (Laura) and James as well as two grandchildren, Seth and Amber VanSpankeren, daughter-in-law, two sons-in-law and his parents. Celebration of life to be held at a later date.