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William Walter Kowalchuk

Posted By Sobering Funeral Chapel On September 2, 2011 @ 9:56 am In Obituaries | 5 Comments

BILL KOWALCHUK

July 18, 1944 – August 31, 2011

 

Bill passed away peacefully at the age of 67. He is survived by his loving wife Judi, son Todd, step-daughter Renee (Tony), granddaughter Teagan, brother George (Joan), numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Dave and Violet (Shymko) Kowalchuk.

Bill attended Brokenhead School and apprenticed as an auto mechanic at Gretsinger Garage in Beausejour. He became a heavy equipment operator at the Greater Winnipeg Floodway project and then on the DEW Line in the North. In 1967, he started at AECL in Pinawa working as a Radiation Industrial Surveyor Supervisor until he retired in 1998. After which he started his own yard maintenance and small home repair business, BWK Ventures, where he mainly did maintenance for Manitoba Housing in Beausejour, working with his brother George.

Bill enjoyed slow-pitch baseball, snowmobiling, his automobiles and piloting planes but his favourite was working around his yard.

Bill had a kind heart, good sense of humour and always had time for his family and friends. He was meticulous with everything he did, from his first job to his always perfect yard.

A funeral service celebrating Bill’s life was held on Thursday, September  8, 2011 at 11:00 am at Sobering Funeral Chapel , Beausejour. Interment to follow at the Beausejour Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, if friends and family so desire, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Manitoba.

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Condolence from Peter & ShirleyCliche on September 2nd, 2011 12:23 pm

Our prayers are with Bill’s family.We had the pleasure of knowing bill since 1967.

Condolence from Adriane & David Day on September 3rd, 2011 7:57 am

Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our hearts and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Condolence from Gordon, Bernice, Ashley and Jared McDonald on September 5th, 2011 3:02 pm

Judi, words can’t express how sad a time this is, anytime you need a shoulder mine and Gord’s are available
With Love and our Sincere condolences
G & B McDonald & Family

Condolence from Kathy Osmond on September 7th, 2011 7:52 pm

My deepest sympathy for you and your family at this very difficult time.

Condolence from Roger and Pat Brandt on September 8th, 2011 4:27 pm

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad and difficult time.May God comfort and strengthen you in your sorrow.Sincere sympathy to you all.

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