Bill Meilen

MEILEN _ Bill September 16, 1932 - September 4, 2006 It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of an extraordinary human being. Survived by his loving wife Patricia, two daughters Lisa and Myfanwy (mother Rhuanedd), and five grandchildren Dean, Jamie, Sophia, Max and Severin. Also survived by brother John Mudd and sister Ann Chown and a large extended family in Wales. Born in Cardiff, Wales, Bill served in the merchant marine, did military service with the British Army in Korea, and worked as a highly successful stage, radio and television actor, radio and television writer and best-selling novelist in Britain before coming to Canada in 1969 as a professor in the Department of Drama at the University of Alberta. He retired professor emeritus in 1998. Throughout his years in Canada he contributed broadly to the stage, radio and television arts as a skilled screenwriter, broadcaster, actor and exceptionally talented dialectician. Heartfelt gratitude to Drs. Surka, Sheehan and Fedorchuk and for the wonderful care Bill received from the homecare nurses at Three Bridges and at the Cancer Agency. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 12 at 2:00 pm at Christ Church Cathedral (corner of Georgia and Burrard). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BC Cancer Foundation or PAL Vancouver. Messages of condolence may be made at www.billmeilen.com Walkey & Company Funeral Directors 604-738-0006