On November 25, 2020, Bill passed away at Saanich Peninsula Hospital. Bill was a farmer his entire life, having farmed on the Saanich Peninsula until his retirement at the end of 1996. For many years, Bill would drive down to Tulare to attend the California Farm Equipment Show, now known as the World Ag Expo, and tour around the California vegetable farms.
Bill was interested in Cadillac cars; heavy horse plowing and tractor pulls. Bill was predeceased by siblings Gertrude, Lily, Betty Jang, Whaley, Beverley and Douglas. Survived by Violet, Jack, Jim and Patricia; 6 nieces & nephews , Marilyn, Wendy, Arthur (Cecil) and Douglas Jang; Nickolas and Jennifer Mar. Also survived by brother-in-law Ark Jang and sister-in-law Patty (Trish) Mar.
Due to COVID, a private graveside service was held on December 2, 2020.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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Ed Gait
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Gordon Mew So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Our families go back many decades. I remember Bill giving me a ride to school after he made his morning deliveries to town and to my family. North Ward Elementary on Douglas Street, well that ride was about 60 years ago. A hard worker and an honest man. Not bad qualities to have. Rest easy my friend.
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The Mew Family Dear Mar family,
We are very sorry to hear that Bill passed away. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Rest In Peace, Bill.
Wayne Mew
Ann Mew
Gilbert Mew Chew
Kahren Richardson & Raymond Mew
Diane & Philip Mew
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john pang To the Mar Family. We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Bill. Are thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and always. He will be missed. The Pang Family: Sit Mui, John, Patsy, Dickson, Sylvia, Victoria, Cynthia, and Robert.
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Fred & Daisy Essery So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Blessings and condolences to you all.
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Jim McHattie I very much enjoyed my visits with Bill, reminiscing. A great man with so much local knowledge about the farming and history of the Peninsula . Thanks Bill
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Henk Perestam Sorry to hear of Bills passing
Ed Gait and the Gait Family
We will always remember Bill for his friendly personality. Bill was a respected person by anyone who had the good fortune to know him. We are sorry for your family’s loss. May it help you to know that we share some good memories of Bill and the Mar family.