William “Bill” A. Cross

William Cross

William “Bill” A. Cross, 93, passed away on March 3, 2025, in Redmond, WA.

Born December 23, 1931, in Beacon, NY, he was the son of the late William and Myrtle (Root) Cross.

He attended New York City College and graduated in 1951.

On November 22, 1954, he married Helen Veronica (Clee), who passed away on January 7, 1979. He married Lois (McAllister) on June 18, 1983, losing her on December 11, 2018.

In his younger days, Bill was an avid hunter and fisherman who enjoyed the mountains and streams of the Hudson Valley. Later he took up tennis, which he played regularly with his children. He also enjoyed the arts, growing bonsai, playing the piano, and listening to classical music. He had a great sense of humor and loved telling stories, particularly of growing up in Beacon.

Bill was an accountant and general manager throughout his career, assisting multiple businesses, which necessitated moving back and forth across the country. He finally retired at the age of 83 from Corporate United Van Lines in Washington in 2014. He also sat on the board of directors for several charitable organizations.

He is survived by his seven children: William (Laurie) of McHenry, IL, Joe (Patty) of Buckeye, AZ, Tom (Anne Wehrly) of Carnation, WA, Veronica Ryan (Bruce Pyles) of Mill Creek, WA, Robert (Sally) of Fox Island, WA, Edward of Tucson, AZ, John (Rose Brant) of Junction City, OR, and two stepchildren, Ross McAllister of Redmond, WA, and Megan (Mike) Johnson of Clancy, MT. He also leaves behind 22 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.

Along with his two wives, Bill was preceded in death by his sister, Theresa Travis, and his brother, Francois Cross.

A brief graveside service will be held at St. Joachim’s Cemetery, Beacon, NY, at 11:30am on April 4^th.  There will be a reception following at the Southern Dutchess Country Club.