July 27th, 1926 - June 24th, 2019
It is with great sadness that we announce that William Lorne (Bill) Smith of Drinkwater, SK passed away at West Park Crossing in Moose Jaw, SK on Monday, June 24th, 2019.
He was predeceased by his parents, Bill and Louise Smith; sister, June Woodley; brothers-in-law: Don Woodley, Jim Ellison, and Walter Pritchard; and sons-in-law, Neil Cunningham and Ian Lowe. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Greta; his six daughters and their families: Lynn, Tracy (Jason), Alyssa, Brooklyn, Hailey; Trent (Angela), Curtis, Michael, Kaleb, Tyson; Kelly (Trevor), Cooper, Emery; Lorna (David), Jeff (Melissa), Ainsley, Owen; Robyn (Mac), Frances, Sam; Terry (Bill), Leslie (Dan), Nicholas, Burke; Kenda (Roger), Kayce, Marley; Ashley (Jordin), Scarlett, Griffin, Bill’s children; Rita (Kelly), Jayde (Conrad), Berklee; Corey (Larissa); Joan (Ed), Tianna (Cory), Deagan (Michelle), Ed’s children; and Gail (Mike), Joel, Nicole (Jake); sister, Norma (Bob) Watson; sisters-in-law: Marjorie Pritchard, Elizabeth (Earl) Campbell, and Donna Ellison; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Bill was born in Moose Jaw on July 27th, 1926. He married Greta in 1948 and together they built a successful farming operation in the Drinkwater area. He loved the land and took pride in the growing, the fixing, and all other facets of farming. He was a talented mechanic, welder and problem solver. Bill believed in hard work, integrity, honesty and free enterprise. He loved a good joke and lived his life with a twinkle in his eye. Bill believed in helping the community and directed his energies to numerous projects over the years. He was a member of the Drinkwater Community Club, Palliser Wheat Growers, and the Weyburn Inland Terminal. Bill was passionate about fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, and boating. Above all, Bill loved his family. He loved to give knee squeezes, loved teasing and loved supporting their many activities. We thank the staff at West Park Crossing for the heart felt care and compassion shown to Bill and his family through this difficult journey.
A Celebration of Bill’s Life will be held on Friday, June 28th, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in Moose Jaw Funeral Home and a private family interment will take place at Drinkwater Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill’s memory may be made to the Drinkwater Community Club, Box 96, Drinkwater, SK SOH 1G0, Moose Jaw Health Foundation, 55 Diefenbaker Dr, Moose Jaw, SK S6J 0C2 or a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Gary McDowell, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com
