1941-2015
Bill passed away peacefully at his home in the arms of his loving wife Carol at Strongfield, Saskatchewan on February 9, 2015.
Bill was born on March 11, 1941 in Saskatoon City Hospital, Saskatoon, Sask.
He leaves to mourn his passing his loving wife of 52 years Carol (Hutchinson); his daughter Susan (Ward) Macza, their children William, Lucas and Grace of High River, Alta.; Steven (Lora-Lee McKay) Wick and his children, Brandy and Arlee of Strongfield, SK; Bob Wick and his sons Kegan and Ransom of Hanley, Sask.; one great-granddaughter Paysley of Strongfield; as well as sisters, Geraldine Torguson and Lorraine (Gerry) Cooper; brothers-in-law Gerry (Heather) Hutchinson and Gary (Myrna Boorman) Hutchinson; sisters-in-law Vicky (Mervin) Lee and Betty Hutchinson; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Bill was predeceased by his parents, Olaf and Elizabeth Wick; his father- and mother-in-law John and Elva Hutchinson; as well as his brother-in-law Clarence Torguson.
Bill trained as a mechanic and spent time on earth moving equipment during the construction of Gardiner Dam. He and Carol resided on the farm at Strongfield until 1989 when they moved to the town of Strongfield. While residing on the farm Bill worked at Rabbit Lake for Cameco and Eldorado Mines. In later years he worked for Clean Harbors in northern Alberta and B.C. During this time he continued to work the farm with his son Steve.
Bill spent many years riding security at the Craven Country Jamboree on his trusty mule, Molly. Another passion of Bill’s was attending auction sales, purchasing treasures and converting them into usable gems.
A celebration of Bill’s life was held on Friday, February 13, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Strongfield Community Hall.
Donations may be made to the Strongfield Community Hall or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson was in care of arrangements.