Del Leavitt

Feb 7

It is very difficult to adeqately express the sadness both Velma and I feel about the passing of Bil. I often recall when he and I in 1954, road my motercycle to Lethbridge to paint the train bridge. He bought that bike when I joined the RCAF.Velma and I sish to express our condolances to all the family and especilly Verna and George who we also considered special friends.

Bill was so special to all who knew him. My father’s best friend and an Uncle to me. I was one of the many he taught to waterski in Whitefish! The partnership and bond he shared with my father was like no other, and I have always loved the laughter it brings my father when he tells one of their many stories! I loved Bill so much, and will miss him. -Paula Brunson

Our sincere condolences to all the family. Bill was a family friend who always had my back and was a great mentor. He will be missed. Steve & Dawn Melling

Billy, thank you for giving me a chance to prove myself. Life is funny the way things work out.

Going to miss you

Rod

My most sincere condolences to the family, although I did not have the opportunity to meet him in person, I did have the privilege of speaking with him on several occasions about many interesting topics. Rest in peace "Amigo ".

Onier (from Montreal)

My condolences to the family.It is a big lost for our hearts.I will always remember him with his lovely smile,his hugs and his good sense of humor.He always made me laugh.Thanks so much for to be here for us.He is an angel that I will never forget.He was a good father to me.We will always keep in our hearts.

My condolences to all the Johnson family. Our families go back a long way and when ever I ran into Bill we would talk about family. Bill was a of a hero to me. He was an ex CFL Lineman and we had that football connection. Rest easy my friend and thanks for always being kind and considerate to and my family.

There is not a lot of people like you in earth. I know wherever you are, you are telling fascinating stories and making everyone smile. See you one day my friend.

"Billy" will be dearly missed by our family. Great times in Whitefish where many stories, and glasses of wine, were shared. I don't remember him ever not having a smile on his face or not wanting to stop and visit. Cheers my friend!

Chris, Barb, and Lauren Erler.

For the few short years I knew Bill, I really enjoyed talking to him. Having a beer with him at the George was definitely a highlight for me. Ian we will have to meet and have a beer for Bill! He will be missed!

Kevin Pashak