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Carson "Bill" William Dalgleish
September 28, 1939 - June 13, 2024
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Obituary For Carson "Bill" William Dalgleish
William “Bill” Dalgleish, resident of Grande Prairie, AB, formerly of Beaverlodge, AB, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at the age of 84 years.
Bill was born on September 28, 1939, in Grande Prairie, to parents Carson and Rita Dalgleish. He grew up on the family farm southwest of Beaverlodge in the Halcourt area. Bill met the love of his life, Cathy Fraser (she was the girl next door), and they were married on November 14, 1959. They started life together, raising a family on the farm and working a “multitude” of jobs to make ends meet. He started Wapiti Slashing, working in the busy oilpatch years for Canadian Hunter. His next adventure was purchasing with partners, Smitty’s Marina in Gibson, BC, running it for a few years before returning to Grande Prairie. Through the years he sold RV’s for different companies then eventually he started his own RV sales business that he ran until his retirement.
Bill was kindhearted and liked to help family and friends. He was very proud of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a hard worker and tried his hand at many things. As busy as Bill was, providing for his family, he always made time to spend with them. He passed along his passion and love for the outdoors which included camping, trapping, hunting and fishing.
Bill and Cathy owned many used RV’s however finally, in his retirement, they purchased a new motorhome that they enjoyed very much. Another thing that brought Bill great enjoyment was inviting friends to his trapline cabin, where he made the best pancakes.
Bill will be sadly missed by his wife of 63 years Cathy Dalgleish, sons: Lorne (Trish), Lyle (Alison), Mike (Tammie), and daughter Sharleen; grandchildren: Ashley, Aline, Shawn, Drew, Josie, Brayden, Shaylan, Ryan, Cory and Kristina; and great-grandchildren: Jackson, Felix, Dallas, Pierce, Rylan, Rowan, Brynn and Bohdi. He will also be missed by his many friends and relatives whom he shared his life with.
Bill is predeceased by his father, Carson Dalgleish, and mother, Rita Dalgleish. His father-in-law, Bill Fraser, and his mother-in-law, Chrissie Fraser, as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
A Celebration of Life is to be held for Bill at a later date.
Condolences
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June 27, 2024
Bob and Nancy Rawliuk
Our sincere condolences to Cathy and family for their profound loss. We just found out about Bill's passing. We go back to the early 50's as youngsters and have kept in touch through the years. Enclosed a couple photos of us all together at our homestead site on the Kantishna river in Interior Alaska. Great Memories. p.s. Cathy, do you still like lemonade? Bob and Nancy Rawliuk, Tok AK
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June 21, 2024
Robin Hunkin
Bill was a true friend always from the Halcourt school in the 1940s until now. I talked to him only a month ago. He was a true friend of the Hunkin Family always and so helpful. We will miss him. our Condolences to Cathy and the Dalgleish family. Robin Hunkin Surrey B.C.
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June 18, 2024
Harley & Catherine Jones
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our condolences to the family. Harley & Cathie Jones
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June 17, 2024
Ingrid’s Horner
We will always remember Bill in our hearts! He was an amazing man and friend ❤️
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June 17, 2024
Norma Wirove
My deepest condolences! Wow! Sixty three years wed! What an accomplishment! What wonderful role models! My favourite memories of Cathy and Bill will always include a huckleberry patch. It seems we always ran in to one another "out the pass" as we searched for the elusive berries! And there was always time for a coffee in the bush as we compared bounty. It was an honour!
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June 17, 2024
Alice Schweitzer
Dear Cathleen, my friend of a whole lifetime... both you and your dear Bill have your footprints are on every memory of my childhood and younger years... brides maids and best men for each other our weddings and so much more. What a wonderful couple you two made and a large legacy of children, grandchildren and great grandchildren to cherish the memories you have made. I wish I could have shared Bill's pancakes. Our lives took different paths but you and Bill will aways be in my heart. My love and sincere sympathy. Alice Schweitzer
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June 17, 2024
Lori DeBoer
Our condolences to Bills family. I grew up down the road from them. My brother Walter was Lyle's best friend. Our prayers are eith you and your family. Lori-Dee DeBoer
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