Longtime resident of Sexsmith, William Housman, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2015 at the Grande Prairie Care Centre at the age of 92 years.

William was born on September 6, 1923. He spent his whole life in the Sexsmith area as a farmer, raising cattle and grain. He spent many winters logging and sawing lumber in the summer. He also served as County Councilor from 1971- 1986 and returned in 1990 for one term. Of that time he was Reeve for 6 years. He was a great volunteer and loved to be involved with the community. William was an avid sports fan and lifetime member of the Sexsmith Elks.

William is survived by his daughter Darlene (Paul) Arndt and son Randy (Cheryl) Housman; grandsons: Ken Arndt, Jeff (Angie) and David (Candace) Housman; sister Ena Francis; sister in-law Mary Smichura; brothers in-law Fred and Benny (Sonya) Jaskiw as well as several nieces, nephews and good friends.

He was predeceased by his wife Anne; parents Sid and Pearl Housman; grandson Trevor Housman; sisters: Ivy Lois, Jean Purvis, Ethel East, Agnes Allchin and Virginia Wiebe.

A Memorial Service will be held Monday, December 21, 2015, at 10:00am at Oliver’s Funeral Home in Grande Prairie (10005 107 Ave). A viewing will be held prior to the service at 9:00am. Interment to follow at Emerson Trail Cemetery.

Memorial Donations may be made in William’s memory to Alzheimer’s Society of Alberta (#205 9823 116 Ave, Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 4B4), or to STARS (10911 123 St., Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 7Z3) or to a charity of one’s choice.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Care Center for their kindness and care of our Father.