William 'Bill' Flood

Obituary William "Bill" T. Flood, 88, of Quakertown, PA died February 28, 2022 at The Villages at LifeQuest, Milford Township. He was the husband of Dorothy "Dot" G (Brodbeck) Flood. They were married for 66 years last May. Born in Willow Grove, PA, he was the son of the late Edward A. & Mary (Shirley) Flood. Before retiring, he was a self-employed machinist. Prior to that he was employed at Penn Cigar Machine, Acme Wire Machine Company and the Standard Press Steel Company. Bill and Dot were also the former owners of the 11th Frame Bar in the former Del Ennis Bowling Lanes in Huntington Valley, PA. Dad was an exquisitely skilled machinist, mechanic, manager and business owner. He was a creative and persistent problem-solver who saw opportunity in every challenge. One of his greatest personal achievements, at the tender age of 60, was learning to fly Soaring Airplanes. He loved the challenge and reveled in accomplishing the skill that took him soaring into the beauty and quiet of the thermals. He also took up wood carving and stained glass. His artwork is beauty hanging in many of our homes. He was a man defined as much by his kind and gentle nature as his perseverance and personal brilliance. Bill was introduced to Dot through one of her best friends, Dolores (soon-to-be-Flood also). They dated nearly 3 years before marrying in 1955. Bill and Dot, whatever they did, they did together. Their 66-year marriage was cemented in a depth of love and commitment to each other that was truly beautiful and inspirational. They were a "team." That team spirit defined every aspect of their lives. They were true companions of the road, through all the heartaches and joys, always together. They were dedicated and loving parents. They lead us on countless adventures on the outboard and the Steel Craft cruising the Delaware River and Chesapeake Bay and camping trips up and down the east coast. They were also world travelers from cruises to countless road trips. After retiring, they travelled the country in their 5th wheel, always sharing tales of their adventures with family and friends. In 2006 they settled into their new home in The Villages, FL and delighted in all the fun, games and amenities of their "Paradise" for 15 years. All the family shares great memories of Florida vacations with Gigi and Pop-Pop filled with swimming, golf, dancing in the Square and playing all manner of games with them from shuffleboard and billiards to Bunko and 3-13. And of course, driving golf carts all over the Villages. Their entire lives have revolved around their family and friends. They often spoke of their mutual desire to not spend their lives without the other. It is only right and fitting that they have died within three days of each other. We celebrate their long lives as well as acknowledge the hole left in all our hearts. Dad, Pop-Pop, brother, friend, may you now be soaring with the angels and smiling down gently on all of us. Bill is survived by a daughter Patricia A Flood (Lori) of Port Angeles, WA; son James R. Flood, Sr. (Janet) of Quakertown; a brother John F. Flood of New Port Richey, FL; a granddaughter Jillian R. Vanelli (Christopher) of Quakertown; grandson James R. Flood, Jr. of Hershey, PA; and great grandson Rowan J. Vanelli of Quakertown as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Bill was preceded in death by his parents Edward A. Flood and Mary (Shirley) Flood; sons William T. Flood, Jr. and Michael E. Flood and brother Edward A. Flood, Jr. A Memorial Mass for both Bill and Dot will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday April 23, 2022 in Mary Mother of the Redeemer Catholic Church 1325 Upper State Rd. North Wales, PA 19454. Call from 10:00-11:00 A.M. in the church. The mass will be live-streamed at https://mmredeemer.org/mass-streaming. Please log on at time of service. Recording will also be available at same address. Arrangements are in the care of the C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Quakertown (www.crstrunk.com). In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to "ProLIFE Across America."www.prolifeacrossamerica.org Services Visitation Saturday April 23, 2022 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Mary Mother of the Redeemer Catholic Church 1325 Upper State Rd. North Wales, PA 19454 Memorial Mass Saturday April 23, 2022 11:00 AM Mary Mother of the Redeemer Catholic Church 1325 Upper State Rd. North Wales, PA 19454