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.
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Ella Jean and family
Our deepest condolences to you and your family on Bill’s passing. Art has fond memories of working with Bill at Sidney Sheet Metal. It was wonderful to see you both the last time we met and sad that it was the last to see Bill. You will have happy memories and comfort from your family.
Take care
Trish and Art Breithack
Dear Bruce,
I am so sorry to hear of your fathers passing.
I hope during this difficult time you feel surrounded by much love with your family by your side.
Bruce — so sorry to hear this sad news. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Dear Bruce & Family,
Please know that our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Wishing you all comfort and peace.
Tim Lee, Soo Jung Kim and Kyung-Soo Yang in Seoul
Bruce,
Our thoughts are with you. What a full and interesting life your Dad’s.
Dear Ella Jean and your family, We are saddened to hear of Bill’s passing. In their younger years, he and Jack were close friends and he was Jack’s Best Man at our wedding in 1959. We go back many years with both Bill and Bob.You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Best wishes,
Joan and Jack
Dear Bruce,
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
In Sympathy,
Nghiale – Hochi
Dear Bruce,
Please accept my deepest condolences for your family’s loss. Thinking of you and your family in this difficult time.
Cuc /HoChi
Carla and Arda,
Our deepest condolences during this difficult time. Love and prayers to you and your family. Leslie, Scott, Tyler and Leslie
Sending love and wishes that you’ll find comfort in happy memories. So sorry for your loss.