John "Bill" William Francisco

John “Bill” William Fancisco, 90, of Bushland, Texas passed away on April 23, 2026.

Private family graveside services will be held at Llano Cemetery with Dale Moreland officiating. Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel with Dale Moreland officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, Amarillo.

Bill was born in Oswego, Kansas on April 13, 1936, to Hulda Belle (Norrick) and Edgar Francisco.

He married Betty Jean Adair on New Year’s Day in 1960 in Park City, Kansas—a fitting start for a man who lived a life of such high energy and purpose. A natural leader, Bill’s career was defined by his 50-year journey with Saladmaster. He started as a salesman and climbed every rung of the ladder to Vice President, finding his true passion in coaching and developing people across the globe. Even in "retirement," his expertise was sought after by Hycite, where he was the visionary force behind the development of the revolutionary NutraEase cookware line.

His love of sports began in his youth. That competitive spirit followed him through life, whether he was mentoring a new salesman or passionately cheering for the Dallas Cowboys and his longtime Kansas City Chiefs.

He and Betty traveled the world, though his favorite memories were made behind the wheel of his treasured motorhome. His grandchildren fondly recall long road trips in that motorhome during the summers.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Francisco and his brothers, Charles Robert, Harold Lee, Roy Eugene, Edgar Jr, and Earl Francisco.

He is survived by his son, Dennis Francisco and his daughter Denise Steinkruger and husband Scott; grandchildren, Kimberly Pruiett and husband Terry, Christina Adamson and husband Braxton, Douglas Steinkruger and wife Olana; great-grandchildren, Charlotte Pruiett, Penelope Pruiett, Harvey Pruiett, McKinley Adamson, Emmett Adamson, Walker Adamson, Weston Steinkruger, and Baby Steinkruger.

In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations in Bill’s honor to Transformation Park, The Church at Quail Creek-Mary Martha Ministries, and Marcie Steward Ministries Inc.

The family wishes to extend their deepest gratitude to Marcie Steward and her dedicated care team at The Rampart for their exceptional kindness and the compassionate care they provided to Bill.