On Monday, March 26th, Bill was released from the ravages of Alzheimer’s. He will be missed by his son David, his brother Alan, his nephew Drew Jones and wife Ellen Ashdown, his cousins and other members of his extended family as well as his many friends.  He was predeceased by his parents, J. Arthur (1990) and J. Rita (2006), his brother Jim (1981) and his sister Julie Ann (2009). Bill lived his life to the fullest and enjoyed every minute of it. He could always find something to share a laugh about loved to tell a good joke. He enjoyed the outdoors and being active. He was a passionate skier and was involved for many years in the Molson’s Masters Ski Series. He enjoyed reading his books and the knowledge they contained as well as the entertainment they provided. Reading was always his main form of entertainment. Everyone he came in contact with felt the world was a better place because Bill was among us.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, April 2, at 11:00 AM at Immaculate Conception Church, 3776 West 28th Ave., (2 blocks west of Dunbar) Vancouver. Father Paul Smith, OFM, officiating. Interment will be in the family plot in Nelson, BC at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer Society of BC, 300 – 828 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 1E2 or any charity of your choice to help those in need.