Wilbert Ricketts
After a long struggle with cancer, on Monday, November 29th 2016 Wilbert George Ricketts of Fishers, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord. Wil was born on March 31, 1952 in the small farming district of Ashton, in the parish of Westmoreland, Jamaica. He is survived by Lilian, his loving wife of 26 years; daughter Renae; son Julius; six brothers and six sisters.
Wil attended Southern Illinois University, Illinois State University and the University of Michigan. He had a long career as a Medical Laboratory Technologist and worked in the hospital laboratories. His last position was with the Roche Diagnostics as a Technical Support Specialist, supporting multiple analyser instruments for chemistry and immunology in hospitals laboratories across the US.
His family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of the Community North Cancer Treatment Center for their assistance during his many trips there; and to Pastor Libby Manning of Christ the Savior Lutheran Church for her prayers and spiritual support during those dark moments; and the co-workers, neighbors and friends who stopped by to offer support and well wishes during his time of illness.
At Wil’s request a memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Dec. 10th 2016 at the Christ the Savior Lutheran Church 10500 E 126th St., Fishers, IN 46038. A repast will be held in the church hall after the service.
KAREN NEWTON says
Wil was a pleasure to work with and he is missed by his co-workers at Roche. I pray his family finds peace during this difficult time.
Vivian Tookes says
Lilian, I am so sorry for Wil’s passing. My heart and prayers are with you and the children. God Bless you all!
Rudy Gonzalez says
So very sorry for your loss. May Will forever walk in the light with our Lord Jesus Christ.
He was so kind to others and a model for what we should all strive to become.
Bob Bullock says
Thoughts and Prayers being sent to the family and also to Wil. I will miss our conversations, and jokes between us. Will was a wonderful person and I will miss him and his smile.
Bob Bullock
Sonja Kindig says
Prayers for your family during this time of loss.
Louise Tobas-Steans says
Although I am so saddened by Wil’s passing, I am ever so thankful to have called him my friend. May the Lord Bless and comfort his family and loved ones and all those whose lives he touched with his warmth and kindness. We will miss Wil, and our lives will be better for having met him.
Tekela Brown says
Mrs. Lilian,
I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Wil. I pray that God gives you and your family strength during this very difficult time.