William Russell McCracken Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on July 28, 2025, at the age of 84, William Russell McCracken (Auburn, California) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire his loved ones, keeping William's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While his presence may be gone, his impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William James McCracken and Margaret Elaine Russell McCracken; and his sisters, Helen "Len" Purser and Mignon Smyth. He is survived by: his wife Jennifer; his former spouses, Kinne Kirschbaum (Jim), Chris McCracken (Gina) of Rocklin, CA and Kelle Gosney (Chris) of Meadow Vista, CA; his daughters, Rachel McGuigan of Roseville, CA and Samantha McCracken of Tacoma, WA.; his siblings, Elizabeth Recht (Bud) and John McCracken (Linda); and his brother-in-law Sid Purser (Jim Smyth). He is also survived by 22 grandchildren, 10 great- grandchildren.
