Roy H. Waddell

surrounded by family and loved ones. We are sad Dad has left us,

but rejoice knowing he is reunited with our mother, his wife, Norma

Jean, for all of eternity. The special bond they had will never be

broken. Two hearts beating as one, there is no greater love.

Roy was born in Riverside, California on August 21, 1923 to

Marion Edward and Mattie Bird Waddell. He grew up in Riverside

where he met the love of his life, and his life partner Norma Jean.

They were married for 67 years, making their home in Riverside

where together through their love and commitment they had for

each other raised four loving children, Ken, Craige, Wayne and Pam.

Roy was a loving husband, and father, devoted to his family.

He worked hard his entire life loving and supporting his family.

He was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need,

but especially to his family whom he loved so much. He instilled

the principals of hard work, commitment, kindness, and love to

all of his children. He was the best father and role model any

child could have and we were blessed to have such a special man

in our lives. He loved being surrounded by both family and

friends, especially his lifelong friends Jack and Lois Williams.

Roy will be missed by many and will be remembered for his love

of life and family and most of all his generous and loving heart.

Roy was very proud of his military service to his country

enlisting in the United States Army Feb. 23, 1943 to January 23,

1946. He fought in World War II in Company H 309th Infantry

Regiment 78th Lightening Division. He was awarded the following

medals: American Campaign Medal, European African Middle

Eastern Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and World War

II Victory Medal. He was honorably discharged at the rank of

staff sergeant.

A special thank you to his devoted caregivers, his son, Wayne

Waddell, daughter-in-law Gloria Waddell, and granddaughter

Tracie Wilcznski for their kindness and love.

Also the family wishes to thank Dad's caretaker Julia

Washington with much love and gratitude. Her kindness and love

she gave our Dad was so special. They developed a bond that

couldn’t be broken. His life was enriched having her in his life.

Roy was preceded in death by his mother and father

Marion Edward and Mattie Bird Waddell; his sister Audrey Doss;

his brothers Cecil, Nick, Lee, Coy, Comet, Harry, Hugh, James,

Paul, and Bobby Waddell, as well as his grandson Kenneth

Waddell Jr.

Roy is survived by his three sons, Kenneth Waddell, Craige

(Lydia) Waddell; Wayne Waddell (Gloria); daughter Pam

Waddell; daughter-in-law Susan Waddell; seven grandchildren,

Tracie, Kendra, Tim, Chris, Sarah, Adam and Andrew. He is also

survived by his 11 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and

many dear friends.

The Celebration of Roy's Life will be at 10:00am on Sept. 3, 2013

at the Acheson and Graham Mortuary, 7944 Magnolia Ave., in

Riverside, California. Interment will follow service at Crestlawn

Memorial Park and Mortuary in Riverside