Obituary for Bill Gebhard
GEBHARD: William (Bill)
July 27, 1941 – July 16. 2019
William (Bill) Claude Gebhard passed away peacefully with family by his side on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at the age of 77. Bill was born July 27, 1941 to parents Lloyd and Bernice Gebhard of Liberty, SK. Bill and Judy were married in 1964 in Liberty where they lived and raised their family. He was predeceased by his parents and sister. Bill is survived by his loving wife Judy; son Michael (Lisa); daughter Barb; granddaughters Cassidy and Jaycee; great-granddaughters Bria and Olivia; sister Nancy Wilson; and many nieces, nephews and friends.Upon graduating, Bill attended teacher’s college at the U of S, however his passion was farming, which he had 60 successful years before retiring. Bill enjoyed golfing, curling, hunting, fishing, and being a Riders season ticket holder. Bill’s favourite place to catch the big ones was Cabo San Lucas. Bill was a volunteer at many community events and a member of the rink board, service club, fire department, and served on the village council for 8 years and the school board for 16 years. Bill and Judy travelled many places following their granddaughters with hockey and volleyball. He was very proud of his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren and they always brought a smile to his face. He was known to always have a chocolate in his pocket to treat many. Bill will be missed by his loving family and many friends. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the Liberty Memorial Hall, Liberty, SK on Wednesday, July 24th, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. A Memorial Reception will follow the Private Family Interment. In memory of Bill, donations can be made to the Liberty Memorial Hall. For online condolences, tributes or to make a donation please visit http://www.fotheringham-mcdougall.com
July 27, 1941 – July 16. 2019
William (Bill) Claude Gebhard passed away peacefully with family by his side on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at the age of 77. Bill was born July 27, 1941 to parents Lloyd and Bernice Gebhard of Liberty, SK. Bill and Judy were married in 1964 in Liberty where they lived and raised their family. He was predeceased by his parents and sister. Bill is survived by his loving wife Judy; son Michael (Lisa); daughter Barb; granddaughters Cassidy and Jaycee; great-granddaughters Bria and Olivia; sister Nancy Wilson; and many nieces, nephews and friends.Upon graduating, Bill attended teacher’s college at the U of S, however his passion was farming, which he had 60 successful years before retiring. Bill enjoyed golfing, curling, hunting, fishing, and being a Riders season ticket holder. Bill’s favourite place to catch the big ones was Cabo San Lucas. Bill was a volunteer at many community events and a member of the rink board, service club, fire department, and served on the village council for 8 years and the school board for 16 years. Bill and Judy travelled many places following their granddaughters with hockey and volleyball. He was very proud of his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren and they always brought a smile to his face. He was known to always have a chocolate in his pocket to treat many. Bill will be missed by his loving family and many friends. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the Liberty Memorial Hall, Liberty, SK on Wednesday, July 24th, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. A Memorial Reception will follow the Private Family Interment. In memory of Bill, donations can be made to the Liberty Memorial Hall. For online condolences, tributes or to make a donation please visit http://www.fotheringham-mcdougall.com