Bill Cracklen

Bill 1990

Claudette and Bill 1992

Bill Cracklen ALCO
Benndorf-Verster
Vancouver BC, Canada  

 

W.D. “Bill” Cracklen passed away on August 21, 2025, on his own terms. He is remembered with love by his devoted wife of 44 years, Claudette; his children, Cindy Jewel (Leonard), Grant, and Todd; and his cherished grandchildren, Jesse (Jef) and Daniel. He also leaves behind many friends, along with a large circle of former employees and business associates who will remember him with great respect and appreciation.

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In 1976 two major local firms, Benndorf Office Equipment and Verster Business Machines, merged to become Benndorf-Verster.  At that time Bill and two investors purchased the newly formed Benndorf-Vester and 11 years later (1987) they joined the AOP Team and Bill was named President of ALCO Canada as well as continuing to oversee the operations of Benndorf-Vester.  Bill knew most of the players which made him the best person to acquire, grow and developed the Canadian operation for ALCO.  Bill continued in these positions until his retirement in 1995. 

Claudette and Bill 1991

Prior to Bill becoming the President of Benndorf-Vester, Vancouver BC, Canada in 1976, he ran the family carpet business "Cracklen Carpets" from 1961 till 1975.  

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Bill and Claudette have 3 adult children and 2 grandchildren all in Vancouver. Claudette still enjoys photography, golf and their grandchildren, family and friends in Quebec, Vancouver and Florida!