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William Wonders Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for William Wonders
9 Entries
Geoffrey&Mabel Farmer
July 30, 2019
From the condolences below I realize that Dr. Wonders died some years ago in February 2011. Sadly, I did not k now he had passed on. He was a great influence in my life and I remember him as a kind, generous, and caring person
I was one of the students who had the good fortune to know Dr.Wonders. He was the supervisor of my Masters thesis and it was he who encouraged me to undertake my field work on Reindeer Nomadism in Finnmark, Norway (April 1952).
I'm forever grateful that I had the good fortune to know him.
Geoffrey and Mabel Farmer.
February 17, 2011
From the initial meeting with Bill at the University of Alberta to the rich and comfortable friendship in retirement in Victoria, our entire family expresses our admiration and respect for a life well lived.
Maury and Barbara Van Vliet, Victoria
James Proudfoot
February 13, 2011
Very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Sincere condolences from Jim Proudfoot and family of Geographers. James senior, James junior and Wendy. Bill and the U of A are very dear to us all.
Jim and Sandi Ballantyne
February 12, 2011
We are sorry for your loss.
Your father was our house guest on Sept 5/57 at Fort Providence, NWT. We still have our Guest Book with his signiture. Jim was I/C RCMP and I was the Nurse there.
Jim had a first edition of "Artic Land Expedition" by Capt. George Back that he left at Fort Reliance, NWT, that has since dissappeared. We were pleased to find a copy of the New Edition of Capt. Back's book where your father wrote the Introduction.
Gerald & Diane Stark
February 2, 2011
Dear Lillian & Family
It was with a heavy heart that we read the news of Bill's passing. His legacy will live on in his writings and in all those who knew him or had the privilege of being one of his students. Our deepest condolences to all of you.
Betty & David Sutherland
January 31, 2011
David & I heard about Bill's death through Jean Coutts of the "Cortona Gang". As you may remember, I was in his first-year physical geography class in 1959/60 and still remember his fascinating lectures. And of course David & I remember with fondness our Cortona trip together in 2005. Our sympathy to you, Lillian, and your family.
Neil and Anke Seifried
January 28, 2011
We note with sadness the passing of Dr. Wonders. He was Bill to his staff and the many students, whose life he touched. It was a pleasure to work within the harmonious and growing Department of Geography at the U of Alberta under his leadership and in his presence. His was the voice of courage, reason and vision still long after his retirement. We both feel privileged that Bill was part of our lives.
Linda Bishop
January 27, 2011
In my eyes and in my heart, Bill was a bright, bold and brave man. Curious and intellectual. Generous of spirit. Kind and funny. Well-loved by all who really knew him. Alway asking and wanting you to do your best and be a better person. And thanks to him, I am. I was lucky to know him.
Loving thoughts go to Lillian and all his dear family.
Tom Andrews
January 27, 2011
I knew Bill during the 1980s when the federal government appointed him as fact-finder for examining boundary options between the Dene and Inuit land claims. I worked for the Dene Nation at that time. Bill will be remembered as a dedicated geographer and Canadian and it was an honour to work with him. Please accept my condolences.
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