Born in Sudbury, ON on June 25, 1953 passed away peacefully at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver on December 1, 2011 of cancer. He is survived by his son Sean Nelson and daughter Crystal Crete, brothers Harry, Stewart and Bob, sister Norma, nephews Jason, David, Gary, Cristopher and Mark, nieces Heather and Laura, girlfriend Heather Chung and many other family and friends. Bill's humble spirit, humorous character and human understanding will be missed by all family, friends and coworkers. A memorial service will be held at 2pm on Thursday, December 8, 2011 at the Hamilton Harron Funeral Home - 5390 Fraser Street, Vancouver BC. Contributions in Bill's memory can be made to the BC Cancer Foundation http://donate.bccancerfoundation.com/goto/BillNelson