Bill passed away peacefully on January 30, 2020 at VGH after a short illness. He will be missed by many friends and family.
Born in Victoria, Bill grew up in James Bay and spent his youth around Oak Bay Marina. He loved boats and being on the water. A Vic High graduate, he lived and worked in Victoria all his life. His career as a craftsman sheet metal worker began at Pacific Sheet Metal; later, he was a partner in Sidney Sheet Metal. Son of a carpenter, he designed and constructed his own home before building a 48-foot troller and fishing commercially on the West Coast for 9 years. He retired in 1996 after two decades with BC Ferries.
Survived by wife, Ella Jean; son, Bruce (Keiko); daughter, Carla (Arda); granddaughters, Mei and Leah and brother Bob and family. Predeceased by mother, Helen and father, Jack.
A Memorial Service and Reception will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, February 10, 2020 in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
33 Responses
Dear Ella Jean and family: we will truly miss Bill . He was an outstanding neighbour and a good friend .
In Sympathy,
Margaret and Ernest Wahl
Ella Jean, Bruce and Carla,
My deepest sympathy at this sad time.
You are all in my thoughts. I have such fond memories of you all.
Ginny
Dear Bruce, my sincerest condolences and sympathy for your loss.
Dear Bruce,
Please kindly accept our deepest condolences to your big loss in life!
Sincerely,
Tuy & Anh
Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
Express condolences! Spend a long time in his favorite place and he must have been happy. I’m sorry I couldn’t meet him.
Carla, our deepest condolences to you.
My sincere condolences.
My sincere condolence to Bruce’s family.
Be strong!
So, sorry Bruce and Family. I remember your father and mother and sister. Your cabin life while growing up. Sorry he has passed. I am sure you will miss him greatly. God speed my friend!
Bruce – My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. I hope that the memories of good times, laughter and love can sustain you.
Kirsten