William "Bill" Brian McLandress Obituary in Grande Prairie at Oliver's Funeral Home & Crematorium

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William "Bill" Brian McLandress

April 09, 1948 - February 07, 2019

Obituary For William "Bill" Brian McLandress

With sadness, we announce the sudden passing of Bill McLandress on Thursday, February 7, 2019, at the QEII Hospital in Grande Prairie, at the age of 70 years.

Bill was born in Calgary, AB, on April 9, 1948 and raised in the Calgary/Hinton areas before moving to Grande Prairie to stay in 1962.

He worked all his life: starting from the young age of 7 with a paper route and other jobs until working at Canfor as a teenager. Bill worked at Pat’s Auto Supply for 16 years, and continued in sales at Northern Metallic for 34 years until his retirement in 2017.

Bill was very active in the community. He was involved with the ACT Club since 1972, coaching/managing minor hockey, and a lifetime member of the Grande Prairie Petroleum Association.

He enjoyed curling, golf, hunting, driving his 51’/52’ Ford trucks, quadding, and being “sociable”. He will be remembered as being an outstanding salesman, and always ready to hear or tell a good joke.

Bill is survived by his wife of 51 years Joyce, and his children: Lee (Bree), DJ (Paula), and Kim (Adam); as well as grandchildren: Ty, Telsey, Riley, Karlee and Willow.

He was predeceased by his parents Llewellyn (Dutch) and Elaine, brother Bob, as well as his in-laws Stella and Bob Kimble.

His laughter and charisma will be missed by all.

The family would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of support during this difficult time.

No flowers please, if anyone wishes, donations may be made in Bill’s memory to the Pitt Hopkins Research Foundation at pitthopkins.org.

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June 24, 2021

Trarback Gordon & Diana

Thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time.
June 24, 2021

Patrick Donna

Our sincere and deepest sympathies to you and yours durning this sad time. Sending much love to all.
June 24, 2021

Richter Dennis

Joyce and Family, so very sorry for your loss. You will be missed buddy. Nobody on the planet had more fun on the golf course than Bill and I. Rest In Peace my dear friend.
June 24, 2021

Thomson Carol

Thinking of you and your family at this tough time. Keep your memories of Bill close and share with each other often. Carol Thomson and family
June 24, 2021

Logan Judi

Joyce, Lee and Bree and family, D.J. and Paula and family, and Kim: We are shocked and saddened by Bill's sudden passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Judi and Bruce Logan
June 24, 2021

Gerow Mike and Lorraine

Words cannot express how sorry we are to hear of Bill's passing. How lucky we were to be able to call him friend. We enjoyed every time we could visit with him, and share stories and jokes. The Trucker's Bonspiel would not have been the success it was without him. He leaves quite the legacy for his grandkids, and we hope his passion for golf and curling continues on. Thanks for all the laughs Bill. You are truly missed by many.
June 24, 2021

Simpkins John

He was a long time oilmens bonspiel supporter , he will be missed by us at the Vallleyview Petroleum association
June 24, 2021

Brown Karen

Dear Joyce and family, Sending my deepest sympathy to you and your family at this sad time. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Karen Brown
June 24, 2021

Barber Judy

Dear Joyce and family, We are thinking of you. Sorry to see Bill passed away. Sending you big hugs. Judy and Phil Barber
June 24, 2021

Anderson Lamont

Our Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
June 24, 2021

Gass Jan

Sending you warm condolences, so sorry for your sorrow. Joe & Jan Gass
June 24, 2021

Dirscheud Danny & Janice

Joyce and Family We are so sorry of your sudden loss. It is always so hard to lose someone so special. We hope all the fond memories will help to ease the pain over time. Our thoughts go out to you all. Danny and Janice Dorscheid
June 24, 2021

Gerow Marlowe

I was shocked to hear of Billâ??s passing. Please know iâ??m thinking of you. I have been thinking about the years of curling in the Truckerâ??s bonspiel - he could always be counted on for a good joke! Love, Marlowe
June 24, 2021

Casper Jerri

How sad Joyce, please know Randy and I are thinking of you and yours .
June 24, 2021

Thomson Jill

Neal and I were so very sad to hear of BIll. I think we both think of you two as youngsters and believe that Bill was too young to go and that you are too young to be alone. So sad. We werenâ??t aware that you had lost your dad last fall and now Bill. You were devoted to both of them Joyce and we can only imagine your sense of loss and alone. We took time with each other to remember a few Bill stories. Always ones that made us smile. He was a pretty loyal guy, faithful to his family and certainly to his ACT buddies. Neal knows how dedicated he was to his customers as well. Bill made his mark on so many of us.He will be fondly remembered by the two of us. For now, Joyce, we are wrapping our arms around you and hoping you can feel the comfort we are sending your way. Jill and Neal
June 24, 2021

Storey (McLaughlin) Joy

Joyce I am so sorry to hear about Billâ??s passing. Bless you and your children! 💔

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