William (Bill) Thomas Schindel passed away in Regina, Sask. on Sunday, August 7, 2016 at the age of 71 years.
Bill was born on July 3, 1945 in Moose Jaw, Sask. Bill grew up and received his education at Macoun, Sask. He worked in the electrical field for a number of years, then in 1974 he started working for Co-ax Cable T.V., Estevan, Sask. which later became Access Communications until his retirement in 2003 after 30 years of service.
On July 6, 1968 Bill was married to his wife of 48 years, Louise Schoff of Lampman, Sask. From this union two sons were born.Â
Bill always had a project on the go, but his favourite pastimes were hunting, camping and most of all, ice fishing in the winter in his fish shack with his family.
Left to cherish Bill’s memory are his loving wife Louise; sons, Brent (Arliss) of Estevan and their family, Keegan, Logan, Matthew and Kaitlin and Brad (Sherisse) of Edmonton, Alta. and their family, Braidyn, Carson and Ryder; his mother Ivy Schindel Smith of Red Deer, Alta.; brothers, Ron (Bev) Schindel and Gary (Joan) Schindel; sister Myfanwy Robinson as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his father Alfred Schindel; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Joseph and Phyllis Schoff.
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, September 26, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, with Sandy Dalziel officiating. Following the service, a lunch and time of sharing stories will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Estevan. Prior to the service, a family interment will take place at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens, Estevan.
In lieu of flowers, those so wishing may make donations in Bill’s name to the Canadian Cancer Society, 1910 McIntyre Street, Regina, SK, S4P 2R3, or the New Estevan Regional Nursing Home, 1201 - 2nd Street, Estevan, SK, S4A 0M1.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.
Thank You
We, the family of Bill Schindel would like to thank everyone for the cards, condolences, food, flowers, visits and prayers. A special thanks to Dr. Anthony Davies for your kind care – you were always there for him. Thanks to Bob and Lavern Morden of Provincial Home Oxygen – your kindness will never be forgotten. To Sandy Dalziel, thank you for your wonderful words and kindness, and for agreeing to officiate at Bill’s Memorial Service. To Bill’s sons and grandsons and also his friends, Don Nielson and Ray Lukye who helped make it possible for Bill to be able to ice fish the past couple winters. Without you he wouldn’t have been able to enjoy it.
-Louise & family
