William John Hepplewhite
William John Hepplewhite
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Dad came to Canada from Newcastle-on-Tyne, England in 1925 and the family settled in Edmonton. He then moved to Vancouver, following his wife-to-be, Irene.
He worked in the display department at Spencer's Dept. Store for a number of years and continued working there after it was bought out by the T. Eaton Co. After a couple of stints in the army & air force military reserves during WWII, he resumed work at Eaton's rising to the position of Display Manager for Vancouver and Western Canada.
Over the years he and his staff created Eaton's popular feature windows and store displays at the store on Hastings St. where the Christmas and Easter windows in particular were a great hit. He then moved to the new Eaton's Store on Granville St. before retiring. He was also involved in designing & building many floats with his brothers Matt & Frank, for the PNE, Grey Cup and other Vancouver parades.
The family extends their sincere appreciation to the staff at Magnolia Gardens in Langley, BC for their care and support of our Dad/Pop during the last 5 years of his life.
No service by request and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
We love you and miss you Dad/Pop
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Eunice Carvajal
August 28, 2014
I had the pleasure and honor of being Bill's secretary for 5 years in the Eaton's Display Dept. What a gentleman with a keen sense of humour and nary an unkind word! I will always regard him as the best "boss" I ever had. He will be sorely missed by all who were lucky to know him. I am glad I got to meet with him one last time when he reached his centennial year. May we meet again my friend and laugh together again.
Diane Robbie
August 11, 2014
Warmest regards to all of Bill's family.
Mary and I always enjoyed Bill's company at Roger and Mom's Christmas gatherings.
Thinking of you. Love... Diane
Bob & Anne Manktelow
August 11, 2014
With Sympathy and Care
Dear Roger and family, Anne & I only had a brief moment with your father, but as short as it was it has left us with loving memories of your dad in our hearts.
Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light.
Just to let you know you are not alone.
Love Anne & Bob
Mickey Marshall
August 9, 2014
Our sincere sympathy is extended to your family. It was indeed a privilege to know Bill.--Mickey Marshall and family.
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Jack & Sheila Watson
August 9, 2014
Uncle Bill was an eloquent and gracious gentleman. At the age of 8, I (Jack) and a friend, visited Uncle Bill at his office at Eatons on Granville where he promptly gave us VIP status and treated us with a piece of cake and a beverage as well as a tour of his office. Needless to say, my friend was very impressed as was I. It is a very fond memory and one I have passed on to my children and grandchildren. For the last two decades without fail we have exchanged Christmas greetings in the form of an ancient ritual called "mailing a card". It was always a pleasure to read his kind and sincere greetings written in the finest penmanship. It was a privilege to have been invited to his ninetieth birthday party, and it continues to have been our great privilege to have known him. Our deepest condolences to his family.
Most Sincerely,
Jack and Sheila
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