William Carl Buchanan

William Carl Buchanan, Sr, 70, passed away peacefully December 26, 2012 at Portneuf Medical Center. He was called and welcomed home by his mother, Gladys Buchanan and his oldest daughter, Cheryl Buchanan-Rutter.

William was born January 29, 1942 to Gladys and Robert in Los Angeles, California.

In 1961, he married Peggy Fields. In 1963, they welcomed their first born, a daughter, Cheryl D. Buchanan. In 1967, they welcomed their second born, a daughter, Susan I. Buchanan. And in 1968, they welcomed their third born, a son, William C. Buchanan, Jr.

In 1974, Bill and Peggy were divorced and two years later, he moved to Pocatello, making this his home. He worked at J.R. Simplot Company for 21-plus years and retired in 2004.

Bill, “SNOOKER BILL” loved pool and everything billiards. He enjoyed fishing, snowmobiling, going to yard sales, working with his hands doing many things, such as: working on pool cues, any type of wood projects and making his walking sticks. Most of all, he enjoyed the company and love of his Baby Girl Tiffani (his cat) and family.

Bill is survived by his son, William C. (Amy) Buchanan, Jr. and their five children; daughter, Susan Buchanan-Howarter; granddaughter, Nichole L. Buchanan; nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and many other family members and many, many friends.

Bill is preceded in death by his mother, Gladys Miller-Buchanan and his oldest daughter, Cheryl Buchanan-Rutter.

The Buchanan family would like to thank The Samoras, and the many others for their kindness, friendship, love and help that have shown Bill. It meant a lot to him, as well as, all of us.

Bill, a Dad, and a Grandpa will be dearly missed by all of his family. You touched us all in our special way. You are forever a part of us, in spirit, mind, and body. There are memories that will forever be ours and ours only. We're truly proud of you and we love you! Thank goodness for the years we all had to be a part of a truly special and wonderful man's life.

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