1932 – 2016

After a valiant fight to remain with us, Bill’s Higher Power called him “home” on the evening of January 19 leaving behind the grieving but loving members of his family Barrie, daughter Nancy and son-in-law Dave.

Bill was probably most widely known for his role as the world’s BEST Santa Claus having started at Thompson Park Mall before serving at Aberdeen and Sahali Centre Malls. Most Kamloopsians would recognize Bill/Santa as he played a starring role in B.A. Blacktop’s Annual Family Christmas party for 16 years, the latest being in December 2015 as well as the KCIBA’s Annual Santa Claus Parade from 2000 to 2014. Bill also served as Santa in Logan Lake for the W.H.Y., the Logan Lake Fire Department, the District of Logan Lake and the Logan Lake Business Association.

As a man with a HUGE and CARING HEART, Bill volunteered with the Kamloops Society for Community Living before moving to the Vista program at Desert Gardens where he shared his love, time and skills for 12 years, the last 2 with Nancy, before retiring in 2015. Also of note is Bill’s 40 year membership in AA.

Bill was predeceased by his parents and his first wife, Delores. He is survived by his daughters Nancy (Dave), Janice (Rob, Angela, Buck) and Sabrina, sister Ermma, his 4-legged son Nitro, and his partner of 19 years Barrie Ogden.

There will be a small gathering for friends and family at the Logan Lake Seniors Center on Saturday, January 30 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. If you plan to attend, please contact Barrie at bogden@telus.net

No flowers by request but, in recognition of the superlative care both Bill and Nancy received, especially on 6S, and from Dr. Rosen who cried with Nancy before Bill’s passing, donations to the RIH Foundation would be welcomed and appreciated.

Arrangements entrusted to
Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services 250-554-2324
Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca

• Date : 2016-01-19
• Location : Kamloops, B.C.