Obituary of William Sullivan

Bill Sullivan of Calgary, passed away peacefully on Saturday July 29, 2006 at the age of 79 years, after a courageous year battling lung cancer. Bill was born on March 9, 1927, and raised in London, England and served in WWII with the British Merchant Navy starting at the age of 17. In 1957 Bill immigrated to Canada, and worked at different careers including Union Milk, and 25 years as a caretaker with the Public School Board. His love of trains took him on many adventures. He enjoyed watching the Calgary Flames games. He also cherished his time spent with family and friends. Bill is survived by his ex-wife and their four children, Daya Jepsen of Australia, Karen Dunne, Ted Sullivan, Kathy Rohl and spouses all from Calgary as well as his loving grandchildren. Bill was predeceased by his sister Margaret We would like to extend a warm thank you to Dr. Card and her Tom Baker Team. Also a big thank-you to all the staff and volunteers for their tender loving care and support at the Sarcee Care West. A Celebration of Bill’s Life will be held at the Royal Canadian Bowness Legion, Branch 238 (138 Bowness Center N.W.) on Saturday, August 26, 2006 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society Volunteer Drivers Fund, 215 – 12 Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 1A2 Telephone: (403) 205-3966. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In living memory of Bill Sullivan a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH Telephone: (403) 276-2296.