Obituary of William Robert Lees

William (Bill) Robert Lees, beloved husband of Helen Lees of Calgary passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at the age of 76 years. Bill was born on July 12, 1930 in Portage la Prairie, MB. He worked for many years as a retail salesman. Bill’s passion was his woodworking, making many treasured gifts for his family and friends. Besides his loving wife of thirty-eight years, Bill is survived by his children Robert, Diane, Derek, and Patrick; step-children Colleen, Ilona, and Christopher; nineteen grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters, Pat, Cindy, and brother Brent, as well as several extended family and friends. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Crowfoot Chapel (82 Crowfoot Circle N.W.) on Friday, February 2, 2007 at 2:30 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 215 – 12 Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 1A2 Telephone: (403) 205-3966. In living memory of Bill Lees, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot Chapel, 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W. Telephone: (403) 241-0044.