Contributions to the tribute of William Bottoms

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Carolyne lit a candle

Saturday, June 11, 2022

I was a teacher in School District #5 before my retirement, and had many delightful visits with Bill. After he retired, he often walked on the trails near my home in Gold Creek. As I was walking home from school, I would often run into him and enjoyed listening to him chat about his hikes and his early life in England. He was a warm, caring man and I will miss him. Carolyne Zimich

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Melanie Miller posted a condolence

Sunday, May 22, 2022

Bill was a fantastic, friendly neighbour who was always down for a chat. His yard was always neat as a pin. He seemed to possess boundless energy and would willingly and selflessly help other neighbours with snow removal and lawn cutting. When we first moved here Bill was a custodian at the high school. He would collect pennies that the students would just toss on the floor. He’d put these pennies in a jar and left them on low wall in his yard for my daughter to help herself to as we walked home from kindergarten. She thought it was a windfall! We will miss your kindheartedness and the twinkle in your eye, Bill. Peace be with you. Melanie & Kevin

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Sharon lit a candle

Friday, May 20, 2022

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Rick uploaded photo(s)

Friday, May 20, 2022

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Bill was a tough and talkative guy. Used to be Billy Goodwrench at the Pontiac Buick dealership. Gave good advice. Always kept busy, hiked mountains, fixed plumbing, cars and did carpentry and I admired him as a great example. I added his wedding photo here from 1960, with his family in Haslingden, England, with his mother Ivy, father James, brother Colin and wife Val. His brother Colin who worked in the oilfields in Arabia may still be alive although his younger brother was killed in a fight. One photo shows his daughter Sheryl, ex-wife Val and himself. They married young, when Val was 16 and he was 21. Locally he climbed Lakit Lookout (recent photo), went up Maus Creek (photo below) and Bear Lake, did all the great hikes. Kept in great shape. It was a privilege to know him.

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Judy Gooda posted a condolence

Thursday, May 19, 2022

I was so saddened to hear of Bills passing...Bill came to the hair salon I worked at, since the 70s..,we shared many stories and lots of laughs ...he told me one time how much he loved marmalade ..so when my friend made it, I would drop some off for him...he was always so pleased...please accept my sincere condolences, ..Rest easy Bill...you will be missed by many...Judy ( from Stefan’s Haur Studio )

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Shanalee Reimer lit a candle

Tuesday, May 17, 2022

I remember spending fun times with my sister Sheryl in Billy's back yard. He was a very kind and loving man.

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The family of William Bottoms uploaded a photo

Tuesday, May 17, 2022

William "Bill" Bottoms

1939 - 2022

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William "Bill" Bottoms

1939 - 2022

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