Bill passed away peacefully with his wife Cathie by his side on Saturday, August 13, 2022, in Calgary, AB. He was 83 years old.
Bill was born in Tonasket, Washington, and raised in the Okanagan Falls area. He worked on his father's ranch and helped for many years on the family farms in the Warner area of Southern Alberta. It was in Seattle where he found his lifelong career in Architectural Illustrating and raised his family. Eventually, he came to settle in Calgary where he continued his career and expanded his love of art through the many murals he completed in Calgary, Medicine Hat, and Toppenish, WA.
It was in the Calgary area where he met Cathie during a 'set-up' meeting arranged by both their cousins, who so happened to be married to each other! After much persuasion on Bill's side, there was a second date arranged and as they say, the rest is history. They were married on November 29, 1989, blending their families.
Bill will be lovingly remembered by his wife Cathie (Catherine) Ross, son Darren (Laurie) Ross of Puyallup, WA, daughter Deborah Ross of Snohomish, WA, along with Cathie's children Kimberly (Richard) Peciulis of Calgary, AB, Leanne Palmarchuk (Travis Nedoin) of Calgary, AB, Carrie (Jayson) Bryant of Shawnigan Lake, BC, and Jami (Michael) Talley of Surprise, AZ. Bill will also be sadly missed by his stepmother Jane Stelkia, half-sisters Marie Stelkia and Dora (Rodney) Stelkia, and half-brother Aaron Stelkia, all from the OIB in Oliver, BC. Bill will be dearly missed by his many grandchildren - Amanda, Steven (Youngji), Tatum, Mathieu (Annastasia), Samson, Cody, Michael, Brandy, Reid, Kori, Cedar, Marley, Caymyn and Arie; as well as his great-grandchildren Eli, Austin, Bohdi, Emilia, Camille, and Aiden. Bill will always be in the hearts of his numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends, and the many children who came through Cathie's day home.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents Mable Durrant (nee: Spencer) and Robert Harvey Ross, daughter Dana Lazkowski, sister Carol Weeks, and half-brother Robert Stelkia. Cathie and her family wish to thank the nurses, doctors, and staff of the Rockyview General Hospital units 76 and 94 for their care and compassion have given to Bill during his stay.
Special thanks to wonderful friends Phil DiSilva and Orlo Tveter for their help with photos and contributions. A warm hug of thanks to Sheldon Janzen for his lifelong friendship and shared love of antiquing.
Bill was born in Tonasket, Washington, and raised in the Okanagan Falls area. He worked on his father's ranch and helped for many years on the family farms in the Warner area of Southern Alberta. It was in Seattle where he found his lifelong career in Architectural Illustrating and raised his family. Eventually, he came to settle in Calgary where he continued his career and expanded his love of art through the many murals he completed in Calgary, Medicine Hat, and Toppenish, WA.
It was in the Calgary area where he met Cathie during a 'set-up' meeting arranged by both their cousins, who so happened to be married to each other! After much persuasion on Bill's side, there was a second date arranged and as they say, the rest is history. They were married on November 29, 1989, blending their families.
Bill will be lovingly remembered by his wife Cathie (Catherine) Ross, son Darren (Laurie) Ross of Puyallup, WA, daughter Deborah Ross of Snohomish, WA, along with Cathie's children Kimberly (Richard) Peciulis of Calgary, AB, Leanne Palmarchuk (Travis Nedoin) of Calgary, AB, Carrie (Jayson) Bryant of Shawnigan Lake, BC, and Jami (Michael) Talley of Surprise, AZ. Bill will also be sadly missed by his stepmother Jane Stelkia, half-sisters Marie Stelkia and Dora (Rodney) Stelkia, and half-brother Aaron Stelkia, all from the OIB in Oliver, BC. Bill will be dearly missed by his many grandchildren - Amanda, Steven (Youngji), Tatum, Mathieu (Annastasia), Samson, Cody, Michael, Brandy, Reid, Kori, Cedar, Marley, Caymyn and Arie; as well as his great-grandchildren Eli, Austin, Bohdi, Emilia, Camille, and Aiden. Bill will always be in the hearts of his numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends, and the many children who came through Cathie's day home.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents Mable Durrant (nee: Spencer) and Robert Harvey Ross, daughter Dana Lazkowski, sister Carol Weeks, and half-brother Robert Stelkia. Cathie and her family wish to thank the nurses, doctors, and staff of the Rockyview General Hospital units 76 and 94 for their care and compassion have given to Bill during his stay.
Special thanks to wonderful friends Phil DiSilva and Orlo Tveter for their help with photos and contributions. A warm hug of thanks to Sheldon Janzen for his lifelong friendship and shared love of antiquing.
Bill passed away peacefully with his wife Cathie by his side on Saturday, August 13, 2022, in Calgary, AB. He was 83 years old.
Bill was born in Tonasket, Washington, and raised in the Okanagan Falls area. He worked on his father's ranch and helped for many years on the family farms in the Warner area of Southern Alberta. It was in Seattle where he found his lifelong career in Architectural Illustrating and raised his family. Eventually, he came to settle in Calgary where he continued his career and expanded his love of art through the many murals he completed in Calgary, Medicine Hat, and Toppenish, WA.
It was in the Calgary area where he met Cathie during a 'set-up' meeting arranged by both their cousins, who so happened to be married to each other! After much persuasion on Bill's side, there was a second date arranged and as they say, the rest is history. They were married on November 29, 1989, blending their families.
Bill will be lovingly remembered by his wife Cathie (Catherine) Ross, son Darren (Laurie) Ross of Puyallup, WA, daughter Deborah Ross of Snohomish, WA, along with Cathie's children Kimberly (Richard) Peciulis of Calgary, AB, Leanne Palmarchuk (Travis Nedoin) of Calgary, AB, Carrie (Jayson) Bryant of Shawnigan Lake, BC, and Jami (Michael) Talley of Surprise, AZ. Bill will also be sadly missed by his stepmother Jane Stelkia, half-sisters Marie Stelkia and Dora (Rodney) Stelkia, and half-brother Aaron Stelkia, all from the OIB in Oliver, BC. Bill will be dearly missed by his many grandchildren - Amanda, Steven (Youngji), Tatum, Mathieu (Annastasia), Samson, Cody, Michael, Brandy, Reid, Kori, Cedar, Marley, Caymyn and Arie; as well as his great-grandchildren Eli, Austin, Bohdi, Emilia, Camille, and Aiden. Bill will always be in the hearts of his numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends, and the many children who came through Cathie's day home.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents Mable Durrant (nee: Spencer) and Robert Harvey Ross, daughter Dana Lazkowski, sister Carol Weeks, and half-brother Robert Stelkia. Cathie and her family wish to thank the nurses, doctors, and staff of the Rockyview General Hospital units 76 and 94 for their care and compassion have given to Bill during his stay.
Special thanks to wonderful friends Phil DiSilva and Orlo Tveter for their help with photos and contributions. A warm hug of thanks to Sheldon Janzen for his lifelong friendship and shared love of antiquing.
Bill was born in Tonasket, Washington, and raised in the Okanagan Falls area. He worked on his father's ranch and helped for many years on the family farms in the Warner area of Southern Alberta. It was in Seattle where he found his lifelong career in Architectural Illustrating and raised his family. Eventually, he came to settle in Calgary where he continued his career and expanded his love of art through the many murals he completed in Calgary, Medicine Hat, and Toppenish, WA.
It was in the Calgary area where he met Cathie during a 'set-up' meeting arranged by both their cousins, who so happened to be married to each other! After much persuasion on Bill's side, there was a second date arranged and as they say, the rest is history. They were married on November 29, 1989, blending their families.
Bill will be lovingly remembered by his wife Cathie (Catherine) Ross, son Darren (Laurie) Ross of Puyallup, WA, daughter Deborah Ross of Snohomish, WA, along with Cathie's children Kimberly (Richard) Peciulis of Calgary, AB, Leanne Palmarchuk (Travis Nedoin) of Calgary, AB, Carrie (Jayson) Bryant of Shawnigan Lake, BC, and Jami (Michael) Talley of Surprise, AZ. Bill will also be sadly missed by his stepmother Jane Stelkia, half-sisters Marie Stelkia and Dora (Rodney) Stelkia, and half-brother Aaron Stelkia, all from the OIB in Oliver, BC. Bill will be dearly missed by his many grandchildren - Amanda, Steven (Youngji), Tatum, Mathieu (Annastasia), Samson, Cody, Michael, Brandy, Reid, Kori, Cedar, Marley, Caymyn and Arie; as well as his great-grandchildren Eli, Austin, Bohdi, Emilia, Camille, and Aiden. Bill will always be in the hearts of his numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends, and the many children who came through Cathie's day home.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents Mable Durrant (nee: Spencer) and Robert Harvey Ross, daughter Dana Lazkowski, sister Carol Weeks, and half-brother Robert Stelkia. Cathie and her family wish to thank the nurses, doctors, and staff of the Rockyview General Hospital units 76 and 94 for their care and compassion have given to Bill during his stay.
Special thanks to wonderful friends Phil DiSilva and Orlo Tveter for their help with photos and contributions. A warm hug of thanks to Sheldon Janzen for his lifelong friendship and shared love of antiquing.
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