William H. (Bill) Toerck, 93, of Big Spring, died on Monday, July 31, 2006, in a local nursing home. Graveside funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, August 2, 2006 at Mt. Olive Memorial Park with Rev. R.T. Havener, pastor of the First Assembly of God Church, officiating. He was born on December 30, 1912, in Wilson County, Texas. Bill married Polly Grandstaff on December 29, 1941 in Boerne, Texas and she preceded him in death on August 19, 1972. He later married Mary Ann Love on December 21, 1983 in Big Spring, Texas.Mr. Toerck had lived in the community since 1936. He served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II and had worked as an electrician for many years until his retirement. He was a member of First Assembly of God Church where he served as a deacon.Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Toerck of Big Spring; three step daughters, Henrietta Chapman of Big Spring, Sue Coldiron of Kingsland, and Retta Caldwell and husband, Don of Big Spring; one step son, Warren E. Moore and wife, Pauline of Surprize, Arizona; one sister, Edna Higgons of Seagoville, one niece and her spouse, Martha and Morris Crittenden of Big Spring.He was also preceded in death by his parents, E.H. and Mary Lee Toerck, four sisters, Mattie Sarah Hobbs, Ida Mae Noce, Lillie Gregory, Grace Grandstaff, and two brothers, John Alton Toerck and Sylvester Toerck. The family suggests memorials be made to the First Assembly of God Church, 310 West 4th, Big Spring, Texas 79720.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,
