A True Gentleman Passes
Bill went to meet his maker, Lord and friend on February 24, 2010.
Born in Mount Nebo, Saskatchewan on December 1, 1919, Bill grew up in Moose Jaw,
Saskatchewan and raised his family in Victoria, BC. He was admired and loved by many for
his integrity and gentle ways, his competitive spirit and his loyalty.
Bill enjoyed all sports and was, in his humble words, “a fairly decent” ball player (1st base/shortstop) and hockey player (centre). His sports career was interrupted with 3 plus
years of service in the RCNVR (Royal Canadian Naval Reserve) where his primary duty was
as an anti-submarine detector in the North Atlantic. An avid sports fan, his favourite teams
were the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Vancouver Canucks and Boston Red Sox. Bill’s other
favourite pastimes were year round gardening in his treasured garden and greenhouse,
listening to good music, dancing with his wonderful wife, and enjoying a game of bridge
with friends.
Bill’s work career was in the field of office management (Canadian Pacific Express, Solicitor
General Dept. – William Head Penitentiary and Dept. of Veteran Affairs). He also took great
satisfaction from being in business with his brother, Pat, first in a convenience store in Prince
Albert, Saskatchewan and later owning and leasing a warehouse/office facility in Esquimalt,
BC.
Above all Bill was a devoted family man. He would readily tell anyone who asked that his
family was his greatest pride, joy and concern. He was cherished by “ all his girls”. He leaves
to mourn his passing, his dearly beloved wife of 52 years, Irene; his daughters Judith Lynn
Snow, Leslie Ann (Chris) Hebb, Sandra Rose Snow (Curt Griffiths), Alison Marie (Ian)
McKerlich; grandchildren, Lindsey, Drew and Jenna Hebb, Lauren and Gregor Fraser, Taylor
and Logan McKerlich; and sister-in-law, Marjorie Snow.
The family wishes to thank Dr, Eric Shafonsky and staff for their compassionate and
professional physical care, Monsignor LaPierre for his wise spiritual care and Victoria
Hospice and staff for making it possible for Bill to spend his later days in peace and comfort
surrounded by the people he so dearly loved.
A Catholic Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Cross Parish (4049 Gordon Head Road) on
Friday March 5th at 11:00 a.m. A reception at Holy Cross Hall will follow at 12 Noon. All who wish to
attend either one or both to honour Bill and celebrate his life are most welcome.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Victoria Hospice or Red Cross Society.
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Jeff and Diane
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Moe & Carolyn Dear Hebbs and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers this week. We wish that we could be there with you to mourn your loss and celebrate your dads life. I look forward to hearing your memories of your dad and reminding you of the wonderful journey that he is now on. May God’s peace and comfort surround you today. With love, Moe & Carolyn
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Joanne Wagner Aunt Irene:
I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Bill’s passing. He was such a wonderful uncle and a true gentleman. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. May the memories you hold dear to your heart bring you comfort in the days to come.Joanne
Dear Irene, cherished daughters, and extended family,
We are so sorry for your loss during bitter sweat time. How blessed you all are to have loved each other so deeply and wrapped your arms around Bill through all of the joys and sorrows.
We will be with you in spirit on the day you celebrate Bill’s life. Please let go a balloon with XOXO’s from the Morris family…and a special thanks for giving me a sister I never had.
Love, Diane