Bill was born on November 9, 1929, in Warman, SK. and passed away on January 10, 2018, in Medicine Hat, AB after a brief battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Pearl Irene Klassen (nee Mundell); daughters, Cheryl (Mac) Hart, Holly (Larry) Langeman and Jennifer (Darren) Crotenko; grandchildren, Kelly (Tammie) Hart, Jessica (Andrew) Shaw and Liam Hart; great-grandchildren, Lucas Franz and Carlie Franz and their father, Matthew (Kim) Franz. He is also survived by three brothers, one sister as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Bill was predeceased by his parents, Abram and Maria, three sisters and one brother. Throughout his life, Bill's gentle smile and twinkling eyes touched the hearts of everyone who knew him. He loved every opportunity to be outdoors and was a keen observer of wildlife. As one of Jehovah's Witnesses, he gave all praise to the Creator. Bill and Irene married in 1954 and raised their family in Saskatoon. A loving husband, father and a faithful elder, Bill worked tirelessly to encourage and upbuild his family and the congregation. He looked forward to the time when God's Kingdom will take away death forever. We will miss him every day until then. The family wishes to thank the staff at St.Joseph's Home - Carmel Hospice for their kind and excellent care. A memorial service will be heldat the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 62 Valleyview Drive S.W., Medicine Hat on Saturday, January 13, 2018, at 2:00 p.m.