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| Bill 1990 |
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| Claudette and Bill 1992 |
Benndorf-Verster
Vancouver BC, Canada
Email (billcracklen@gmail.com)
Dear AOP Friends:
Many of you know that Bill Cracklen’s health has been declining for some time. He is now facing significant challenges and has made the difficult decision to pursue end of life Medical Assistance and a doctor will visit on August 12th, for an evaluation.
Bill would be deeply touched to hear from friends. If you’d like to send him a short note, you can email him at billcracklen@gmail.com (large letters (fonts) are appreciated).
Your kind words and memories would mean the world to him during this time.
Jim
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.
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| 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.
Today, Bill and Claudette live in Quebec (on Lake Champlain since 2002) and have a home in West Palm Beach, Florida. They have 3 adult children and 2 grandchildren all in Vancouver. Both of them continue to play as much golf as possible (Bill says his golf game isn't very good anymore), Claudette still enjoys photography and they enjoy their grandchildren, family and friends in Quebec, Vancouver and Florida!
1 comment:
With over 40 years under my belt in the copier business, It was the best time of my career.
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