William F. Gibbs (Bill) was born on Oct 6, 1957, in Moose Jaw and passed away Feb 17, 2022, in Regina after a short-lived journey with cancer. Bill grew up on the family farm in the Blue Hill District and attended Briercrest School in the Village of Briercrest. Bill was a professional driver since a young boy- first driving the tires off his toys, transitioning to big tractors, school buses, RCMP transport buses and City of Moose Jaw buses.
After receiving the Century Family Farm Award in 2006 Jim and Bill sold the family farm. Bill drove school bus for Prairie South School Division for 29 years during this time. Bill was a fixture at “Coffee Row” at the Briercrest Community Hall where visiting and teasing was Bill’s pleasure until 2015 when he relocated to Moose Jaw.
Bill took on employment as a transport driver at RCMP depot; he enjoyed chauffeuring the Cadets around Depot and area. He then joined the team at Moose Jaw City Transit System.
Bill was an avid collector of all things ground transportation and was a supporter of the local arts community. Bill was the family and community photographer, photographing many weddings, reunions, and special events.
Bill was devoted to his dogs and tolerated the cats.
Pre-deceased by his parents Jim and May Gibbs, brothers in law Wilfred Runzer and Ken Sempel and Cousin John Jasper. He will be missed by his sisters Linda Sempel (Elroy Keller), Karen Runzer, Grace Cox (Floyd), niece Kristin (Doug), nephew Robert (Jenn) and Great Nieces and Nephews Jillian, Joel, Alaina, Adam and Regan, Cousin Helen Whitfield (Dale) and family and his buddy Troy Tinnish as well as numerous cousins and friends.
A special thanks to all who cared for Bill over the years. A Celebration of Life will be held when “seeding is done”. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Bill can be made to a charity of your choice.
In living memory of Bill, a memorial planting will be made by Jones-Parkview Funeral Services. Please sign the memorial register at website: www.jonesparkview.com (Obituaries). Chrystine Dacey – Funeral Director Intern
