Bill was born in McCreary Manitoba, on September 21th, 1933 and grew up on a farm. Bill is survived by his wife Katie, whom he was married to for almost 69 years and their 5 children Robert (Sandy), Paul (Laurie), Janet (Dave), Mark (Charlene) and Krista (Joe) plus 14 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. He also has two sisters Caroline and Cora.
Bill moved his family to Vancouver Island, BC in 1966. Dad found work at Oyster River Engineering. He expressed his skill in steel construction, in the logging industry and he built his own home. In the community Bill became well known by the local farmers as the man who could fix anything.
Bill had a winsome personality and a wonderful sense of humor. He always enjoyed building with an artistic expression.
Bill was also known as a man of faith, and he expressed this in his good will towards men. A fair and honest man who loved the Lord and was faithful to his wife and family to the very end. May he rest in peace in the presence of Jesus.
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