William (Bill) Francis Obituary in Grande Prairie at Oliver's Funeral Home & Crematorium

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William (Bill) Francis

August 06, 1939 - September 03, 2016

Obituary For William (Bill) Francis

Bill was born August 6, 1939 in Toronto, ON, and passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at the Valleyview Health Centre, at the age of 77 years, with his family by his side.

Bill spent his career first with Alberta Forestry, then with Provincial Parks. He always said he was lucky to spend his whole working life doing something he loved.

When he retired, he and Alayne spent many years travelling together and he never once saw a stream or river he didn’t like. Bill also enjoyed curling, bridge, Texas Hold ‘Em, and of course, fishing and hunting.

Bill will be lovingly remembered by his wife Alayne; daughters: Suzanne Francis and Sandra Francis; son Bob Francis (Bob Chapman).

He was predeceased by his parents Lyla and Arthur Francis, brother Arthur Francis, and granddaughter Ash-Leigh Francis.

A Celebration of Bill’s Life will be held on Monday, September 26, 2016, at 1:00pm, at the Memorial Hall in Valleyview, AB (4808 50 St.).

Memorial donations may be made to the Valleyview Health Centre Foundation. (PO Box 358, Valleyview, AB, T0H 3N0).

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June 24, 2021

Moses Nicole

So very sorry for your loss, he was such a pleasure to see his always smiling face. Take care 💗
June 24, 2021

Hanrahan Laurie

I am so sorry for your loss. Take comfort in knowing that he is now at peace and pain free
June 24, 2021

Hetman Randy and Bonnie

Thanks for being such good friends to us Sorry for your loss. Had lots of fun with Bill when we curled with him and when we went to Las Vegas for our first time with you guys. I never forget that I am " THAT WOMEN"
June 24, 2021

Konrad Ruby

Alayne, so sorry to learn of Bill's passing. Although I haven't seen him for a number of years, I think back to our forestry and prov. parks days. It was a privilege to have known Bill, his love for life, his humour and his smile.
June 24, 2021

Newman Raymond and Barbara

Alayne - we have always considered it a privelege to have called Bill and you friends. II always referred to Bill as my curling husband. He always said he had draw weight in his back pocket and boy did we need it so many times. He will be always missed and forever remembered.
June 24, 2021

Knodel Marvin

Please accept our most sincere condolences on the passing Bill. He was a wonderful man and we know that everyone will miss him very much. Marvin and Marlene Knodel
June 24, 2021

Gordon Brian & Joanne

Alayne we are so very sorry for your recent loss. We thought he could bite this in the bud. Just know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sending you and your family big hugs.
June 24, 2021

Kohlman Arlette

So sorry for your loss Alayne. I so enjoyed both of you. You both had such a cheerful disposition and wonderful sense of humour. Bill will indeed be missed. I pray you will be consoled in the knowledge that he no longer suffers.

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