William (Bill) passed away on February 12th, 2013 in the Vernon Jubilee Hospital at the age of 92. He is survived by his loving daughters: Sylvia (Vern) Collard, Beverley (Frank) Arena; five grandchildren: Paula Collard, Andrea (Scott) Hendry, Michael, Steven, and Matthew Arena; one great granddaughter, Cassie Fossli, all of Calgary; his brothers: Alden (Jean), Allison (Margaret); and sisters: Velma Currie, Gerry Therens, and Mabel (Larry) Smith. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 65 years, Betty, in December of 2010. Bill served his country in World War II as a member of the army and then as a flying officer in the R.C.A.F. Bill was a very sociable man with a great sense of humor, making friends easily wherever he went as a dairy farmer and feed salesman.
A private family service was held on Saturday, February 16th, 2013 at the Pleasant Valley Funeral Home.
Cremation has taken place and Bill has joined Betty in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery.