Dear Patterson Family,

We just heard of Bill’s passing from our mutual friend, Donna Morgan. We have fond memories of many great times together with Bill at the University of Calgary when we were both members of the Phi Delta Beta Fraternity. Just the other day I was cleaning out my office and came across our annual fraternity photo from 2nd year at UofC. There was Bill and I remember thinking of him as one of the real solid guys in the group. We have lost track of one another over the years, but have heard good things from the Emes Brothers and Norris Morgan. I’m sure Bill will be greatly missed and fondly remembered. Our hearts go with you all. Brian and Donna

Dear Alana,Steven,Robyn and Megan,

I was truly saddened to hear of Bill’s passing..he was a wonderful man.

May God grant you all, the peace that passes all understanding,as you move forward in life.

Many Blessings,

Grace

Alana and family-We were saddened to hear about Bill’s passing. You have always been so nice to us and enjoyed meeting and talking to you guys at social events over the years. It was good to see you and Bill at the airport last April as it had been a while -Take Care

Todd and Nancy Brown Lethbridge

Lethbridge

Thank You So Very Much Bill.

I am of the same age as Bill but started the C.A. program some years after he. This resulted in my receiving courses from and being mentored by Bill while at Coopers Lybrand. Very few people have had a profound effect on my life, and Bill is most certainly one of those persons. I remain in public practice with two of my daughters, who have heard many times the approach Bill took in “working with people” and only “dealing with things”. It was this approach that resulted in his mentorship being treasured by me and others. He fostered our learning, pressure was not a means he employed. Learning from him allowed me to not only appreciate the integrity of our profession, but to love the ideal, relationships and challenges that our profession has to offer. I know that his mentorship found its way, through me, to my daughters, now in their mid 30’s. As we go through our daily practice, I will often refer to Bill as my teacher when I am receiving a thank you for having made a concept or tax law a little more clear. As you may be able to infer from the foregoing, working with my daughters is a cherished daily gift to me. I have and will continue to thank Bill, in the presents of my daughters, for being instrumental in my allowing my daughters to find the same love for our profession that Bill and I have.

Over the years Bill and I would meet and I would thank him, as would my wife on those occasions she was there. He would blush a bit, smile, and his eyes would glisten. I always knew that the joy he was expressing was one of happiness for my family and me. It was clear that he was happy that he was a part of a process but he would never be boastful of what he had brought about. Unfortunately, my daughters never did meet Bill. Although we cannot be with you this day of celebration, we, together with you, will celebrate Bill’s life every day of our lives. Thank you for having shared him with us.

May God grant you peace in knowing God most definitely has a place for Bill.

Alana and Family

I am so sorry to hear about your husband Bill’s passing. My heart goes out to you.

Peggy Kay

Dear Alana and family.

We were sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. I worked with Bill at C & L in 1971/72 and we had the pleasure of sharing your company on a number of occassions socially. Bill was a true gentleman and will be missed by all those who knew him.

Our sincere condolences.

Rodger & Lori Conner

Alana… it was with sadness that I learned about Bill’s passing. I’m sure these last few months have been difficult ones for you and your family. May your memories of your life together sustain you now.

My thoughts and feelings are with you.

Mavis

Dear Alana & Family,

Our most sincere condolences to you during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you.

Kind regards,

Jenn & Kelly

Dear Alana and Family,

Our deepest sympathy for your loss of Bill. He was a kind, gentle and sincere person with a wonderful sense of humour.

Mike and I extend our prayers and thoughts for your healing at this time.

Maureen

Dear Alana and Family We first met Bill working for The federal tax department where Bill was employed for a short time in 1970 perhaps. I again saw him about three years ago at Bruce Algers Christmas party. Bill was a great guy and it was our pleasure to have known him. He was too kind hearted to stay at the Tax Department. Our hearts go out to you and your family.

Dear Alana, Steven, Robyn, Megan and family,

We were all saddened by Bill’s illness and are more deeply saddened by his death.

Bill was an honourable man who was always fun to be with. We will remember his kindness and always smiling face. We send our sincere sympathy and pray that you are supported through the love and thoughts of family and friends.

Margie, Rob and family.

Dear Alana and family,

We send you our very real sympathies on Bill’s passing. Please know that I will remember Bill as mentor, friend, and colleague; his tremendous volunteer support of the arts leaves a legacy to the community in the success of the organizations to which he gave his time and energy. No one who watched him build consensus at a fractious board meeting will ever forget his patience and skill.

Please accept our most heart felt condolences,

Marcia and George

Dear Alana and Family

On behalf od Deanie, Lesely and Erin I wish to send our sincerest thoughts. I just learned of Bill’s passing through a mutual friend. Bill was a fine person and professional. I also know he was very much a family man. Bill will be fondly remembered by all as a great Calgarian and social contributor. We treasure many fine memories of you, Bill and our children (yours and ours) in Oakridge Estates.

You are all in our thoughts and prayers

Gerry and Deanie O’Brien

Dear Alana and family

We were so sorry to hear about Bill. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time.

Bonnie, Cam, Doug and Shannon Way

Dear Alana, Steven, Robyn, Megan & Family:

Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your beloved Bill, he was truly one of the “Good Guys.” Although we have lost touch over the years, we remember the good times we shared on Oakside Circle.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of deep sorrow.

Sincere sympathy,

Larry, Teresa, Robin, Jason & Cory Finley

To Alana and family,

Our deepest condolences on Bill’s passing.We will always remember him as a kind and gentle man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Sincerely,

Chris and Gail Hutchings

Dear Alana and family,

I worked with Bill at C&L in the 70’s and met him socially several times since then. He is one of those really nice people we remember in our lives. Always patient and a fun person to share life. My sincere regrets for your loss.

Alana & family – I am very saddened by Bill’s death. We went to Crescent Heights together all those many years ago and saw him occasionally at the Glencoe and although I didn’t know him well I always thought him to be a kind, gentle and compassionate man. I know he will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

Dear Alana and family,

We had the pleasure of working with Bill for many years and like many of his clients and colleagues considered him a friend.

The world lost a kind and generous soul and we all have lost a friend, who left much earlier than any of us should. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We hope that in time your sorrow is replaced with the wonderful memories of Bill’s life.

Dear Alana and family,

My sincere condolences to you and your family.