Obituary of William Chalus

March 25, 1931 - June 11, 2012

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of William "Bill" Chalus, of Fairmont Hot Springs, British Columbia on Monday, June 11, 2012 at the age of 81 years. Born in the mining town of Luscar, Alberta, Bill resided there and worked in the coal mine. It is here he met his future wife Catherine, the new school teacher. They moved to Calgary in 1955 for Bill to pursue his education at Mount Royal College. After completing his education he began his career with The City of Calgary Electric System retiring in 1988 after 32 years of service.

Bill leaves to mourn his passing Catherine, his loving and devoted wife of 55 years, his four daughters Susan (Gino) Tarditi, Karen (Stephen) Neal, Carol (Ron) Kinley and Cathy (Paul) de Guise. Also to cherish Bill's memory are eight grandchildren and one great granddaughter, Gina (Robert), Dani, Cole, Luke, Kristian, Kelsey, Kaitlyn, Dylan and Eva.

Bill was an avid outdoor enthusiast and enjoyed fishing, canoeing, hunting, camping, log building, getting fire wood, ice fishing, picking huckleberries, getting golf balls, walking and exploring all nature had to offer all year round. Dad's favorite times were spent outdoors around his 'fire pit' and exploring the back country with family and friends. Bill was exceptionally proud of his family and the realization of having built his own log home for his family to enjoy. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend who truly touched the lives of many people.

In lieu of flowers, if you wish, donations may be made in Bill's name to the Kidney Foundation of Canada or by visiting the Canadian Red Cross and donating blood as a gift of life.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the numerous medical professionals both in Calgary and especially at the Invermere & District Hospital, for all their caring attention through the years. A special heartfelt thanks to Jane, his dialysis nurse and friend, the ladies in the lab, Dr. Mannheimer and Dr. Duggan.

A Graveside Service will be held on Saturda,y June 16, 2012 at 4:00 pm at the Fairmont Evergreen Cemetery. A celebration of Bill's life will follow at the Chalus residence.

 

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family can be offered at:

www.mcphersonfh.com