William “Bill” Walter Carruthers Jr.
1948 -2022
William “Bill” Walter Carruthers Jr., 74, of New River, AZ, succumbed to cancer on October 24, 2022.
Bill is survived by son William (Tracie), brother Gary, grandson Henry, and many loving nieces, nephews and extended family. Bill was a loving father, grandfather, and friend to everyone.
Bill served in the U.S. military in the Vietnam Conflict. He served with IFFV in the Central Highland in the areas of Dak To, Kontum, Pleiku, etc in 1968. After being wounded in combat, he was honorably discharged.
Bill worked as a salesman in the hardware industry but was forced to give up the career he loved due to his health. He spent his free time caring for his beloved dogs Bosco, Augie, and Kayla as well as his tropical fish. Bill loved going shooting and hunting with friends and family and would try to go as often as possible. He cherished his time with his son, daughter-in-law, and grandson.
Bill was a strong supporter of Veteran’s Rights, history, and awareness. He was an avid donator to St. Mary’s Food Bank, contributing monthly. He had a very generous soul and would constantly help out those in the New River community that needed help.
The family would like to extend their sincerest gratitude towards Sunwest Funeral Home & Cemetery for being very accommodating and understanding during this difficult time.
A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 12 at My Crossroads Christian Fellowship at 42425 N New River Rd, Phoenix AZ 85086-7923. Memorial donations may be made to St. Mary’s Food Bank at 2831 N. 31st Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85009.
This is very sad for so many of us in Clan Carruthers. Bill was one of the first to join this Clan, and he was proud of what Carruthers did and what they lived for, and all he learned.
Just like Bill, there are some wonderful ancestors, who were badass when needed to be. Joseph Carruthers was actually from England before coming to Arizona. Here is Joseph and his wife Ida. 
Notice the resemblance. Many Many ancestors named Peter , Francis or Francis Peter. Scottish ancestors, many Lairds of Guthrie, and Barons of Carruthers were Francis. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd Laird of Dormont were ancestors. Laird of Guileburn, and Laird of Breckonhill, and Lairds of Holmains from the 5th to the 1st Richard ( Rainhrdi). The Family goes on to Kings of Scotland, including William the Lion, to King Alpin who was the first King of Scotland and King of the Picts. Many Norse / Viking Kings are ancestors, along with many celts including Niall of the Nine tribes. Recently we learned that the old stories about Ole King Coel being related is truthful. Also Chief Carotacus , the first Clan Chief of Clan Carruthers. More modern ancestors include John Wayne, Franklin D roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, Daniel Boone, and so many others. Can you not see Bill fitting in with some of these guys!
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