Barry Robert Wills Obituary in Grande Prairie at Oliver's Funeral Home & Crematorium

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Barry Robert Wills

June 30, 1962 - November 29, 2020

Obituary For Barry Robert Wills

Barry Robert Wills, resident of Grande Prairie, AB, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020, at the age of 58 years.

Barry was born to Douglas and Agnes Wills on June 30, 1962, in Beaverlodge, AB. He was married to the love of his life, Kelly Wills in 1981. They were blessed with 3 children and 5 grandchildren.

Barry and Kelly spent 39 amazing years together. From camping, and fishing (although often not catching anything), to travelling around the world together, whether that be on a cruise ship, road tripping across Canada in a convertible, watching soccer in Australia, or just RVing.

He loved being with family. Barry was a proud grandfather and could always be counted on to cheer from the stands at a hockey rink, driving to practices, waiting at the finish line, or bragging about them to anyone who would listen.

Barry was fortunate to have worked for 38 years at the Grande Prairie Pulp Mill and Drayton Valley Mill in many roles, including steam engineer, operator and manager.

He was a true friend, beloved uncle, and could always be counted on for advice or a helping hand.

Barry will be sadly missed by his wife Kelly; children: Amie (Kyle), Jessie (Jon), and Cory (Ashleigh); grandchildren: Owen, Jordan, Tavish, Brooklyn, and Callen; mother Agnes; siblings: Gloria, Lorraine, Danny, Ralph, Wendy, John, and Eunice; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

He was predeceased by his father Douglas; sisters Yvonne and Lucy; and brothers: Scott, Raymond and Brian.

A private, family-only Memorial Service will be held on Monday, December 7, 2020, at 9:45am, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment will follow at the Grande Prairie City Cemetery.

For those who wish to view the service from home, a live stream will be available to view on the Oliver’s Funeral Home Facebook Page 15-30 minutes before the start of the service (https://www.facebook.com/olivers.funeral.home/).

Memorial donations may be made to Heart and Stroke of Alberta (#144, 5241 Calgary Trail NW, Edmonton, AB, T6H 5G8).

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7 Dec

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June 24, 2021

O'Connell Wayne & Merilie

We were so shocked and very sad to hear of Barry's passing. We are praying you find comfort in God's care during these darker days, we've no doubt Barry is chatting away up in heaven! Our Sympathy, Wayne & Merilie O'Connell
June 24, 2021

bonevitch Kendall

To Kelly and all of the Wills and Price family , My thought are with you all today Kendall
June 24, 2021

Doyer Roch

I just wanted to pass on our condolences from myself and the Doyer family. I have known and respected Barry since the first day we started at Weyerhaeuser together. Besides being a friend I could always share ideas with I have never met anyone so committed to his morals, values and sense of fairness before or since. Although he will be dearly missed by everyone it is small condolence that I am sure those values have been passed on to his children and grandchildren and they will as well make a positive difference in a world which sorely needs that kind of help. Please pass on the Doyer family thoughts and prayers to the entire Wills family and know that he will be remembered.
June 24, 2021

Rycroft Laurie

Kelly, we were saddened to learn of Barry's passing. Please accept our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Sincerely, Dale, Laurie and Lindsay Rycroft
June 24, 2021

Millham Ronald

So sorry for your loss, may you find the strength, courage, wisdom, and comfort you deserve to help you through this time of sorrow please pass on my condolences to the rest of the family. It has been nearly 46 years since we moved from Beaverlodge but because the friends I made there I still consider it home to this day and I think of you all often. Take care and stay safe
June 24, 2021

Kalinak Janet and Jozef

We are thinking of you all in these difficult times and sending our love. If there is something we can do please do not hesitate to call. With a heavy heart, please accept our deepest condolences. We will sadly miss Barry and our prayers are with you and your family. Rest in knowing that God is guiding you through this difficult time and will comfort you and will never leave your side.
June 24, 2021

Linssen Renee & Doreen

Our heartfelt condolences to you and the family, Barry was a wonderful person, I am a better man having had him as a colleague and friend.
June 24, 2021

Haggerty Dan

Kelly I am so sorry for your loss. Barry was truly cared for and appreciated as a friend and leader. Many people in Drayton Valley are saddened by your loss and our prayers are with you, the kids and all family members. God Bless.
June 24, 2021

fester christine

Ken and I are very sorry to hear about Barrys passing. Please accept our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time; Your neighbours,Ken and Christine
June 24, 2021

Watson Bob

Sorry to hear of Barrys passing. I worked with Barry for many years at the GP Pulp Mill. Many conversations, meals together and solving world problems are only a few memories. Barry was a great friend. He will be sadly missed. God Bless you and your family. - Bob

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