Obituary of William Arthur Savin

November 13, 1936 – Regina, Saskatchewan

March 6, 2022 - Calgary, Alberta

Bill Savin, beloved husband of Wilda Savin (nee Corlett) of Calgary, AB, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at the age of 85 years.

Bill was born in Regina, SK on November 13, 1936. Bill graduated from York University with a Master’s Degree of Business Administration. He joined the Royal Canadian Airforce, Bill loved flying and his time spent in the RCAF. Bill worked with the Federal government of Canada for 35 years (DRIE), he also volunteered with many organizations such as the United Way, many community leagues, and various teams coaching, timing and officiating. Bill enjoyed fine food and wine, he was a member of la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, the German Wine Sociaty, and the International Wine and Food Society. He was also avid art collector, and an extensive collector of jazz records. He enjoyed horseback riding, swimming, hunting, skating, and was a car enthusiast. He also enjoyed attending the Calgary Philharmonic Symphony with family and friends. Bill was also a Worldwide traveller, and his favourite holidays were spent at the family condo in Whitefish, Montana.

Bill is survived by his daughter, Catherine of Calgary, AB; two sons, Robert (Lisa) and Donald of Calgary, AB; and six grandchildren, Henry, Nicholas, Edward, Elliot, Noah, and Avery all of Calgary, AB.

Bill was predeceased by his wife, Wilda Savin, and his parents, Agnes and Bernard Savin.

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If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Chinook Hospice, 1261 Glenmore Trail S.W., Calgary AB T2V 4Y8, Telephone: (403 258-0040). 

In living memory of Bill Savin, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, AB T2S 2L5, Telephone: 403-243-8200.