Bill passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 9, 2017 at St. Joseph鈥檚 Hospital, Estevan, Saskatchewan at the age of 83 years.
Bill was born in Glen Ewen, Saskatchewan. At a young age he moved with his family to Hirsch, Saskatchewan. The family acquired a small farm which became his lifelong home. He expanded the farm into a cattle and grain operation. In addition to farming and family, Bill had many hobbies and interests which he pursued with his energy and passion. He gained expert knowledge in many of these areas. He was a lifelong learner - always reading and learning new things. In his later years, he developed a joy and love for travel, making many trips to the United States, Mexico and Caribbean. Bill will be remembered as a good man who had the virtues of self-reliance, hardworking, energetic, resourceful and creative.
Bill will be greatly missed by his wife of 52 years, Lydia, his children, daughter Charlene (Rudy) Valdes of San Antonio, Texas, daughter Twyla (Wally) Ronyk - grandchildren, Sydnie and Cassandra, son Sheldon (Cathy) 鈥� grandchildren Catherine, Victoria and Andrew, son Warren (Christa) and nephew Jeff Johner.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Steve and Mary, his sister Mary and brother in law Harvey Johner and son Bryce.
聽The Memorial Service was held on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, with Bill Mann officiating. The lunch reception was held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Estevan, following the service. The interment took place at the Bienfait Cemetery.
In memory of Bill, memorial donations may be made to the Estevan Regional Nursing Home Auxiliary, 1921 Wellock Road, Estevan, SK, S4A 2B5 or the St. Joseph鈥檚 Hospital Foundation, 1176 Nicholson Road, Estevan, SK, S4A 0H3.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.
