William Stewart

STEWART , William James "Bill" 1939 - 2009 Bill Stewart, beloved husband of Jean, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2009 at the age of 70 years, after a hard fought battle with brain cancer. He was born and raised in Nordegg, Alberta, and moved to Calgary in 1955. Bill (CMA) was employed with PanAmerican Petroleum/Amoco for thirty-four years, and retired in 1995 as Audit Director for Amoco Canada. He was active in the Brentwood Community for many years and with the 55 Plus Hockey Association. In addition to his wife and best friend of forty-seven years, "Jeanie", Bill is survived by: son David (Nancy), daughter Lindy (Ray), brother-in-law Ed Kazlaskas, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother Josephine, father James, and brother Michael. A Celebration of Bill's Life will be held at the Tuscany Community Center, 212 Tuscany Way N.W. on Friday, November 6, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. (Telephone 403-241-6402). If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 4N2 or to the Agape Hospice, 1302 - 8 Avenue N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1B8. To email expressions of sympathy: ccl@hffs.com, subject heading: William Stewart. Many thanks to Dr. Zelma Kiss, Dr. Randy Moore, Tom Baker Radiation Department, Dr. Jay Easaw, Vicki Baceda, Dr. Paula deRobles, Dr. Gloria Roldan, and Dr. Jill Teschke, and Homecare and Agape Hospice staff for care above and beyond duty. Will (W.J.) Stewart - Self Obituary I wish to acknowledge publicly those people whose mentorship, friendship, support, and direction contributed to the moderate success that I have attained. Without them there would be a far different look to my obituary. Jim Sr. - Grandfather who raised me through dozens of adages which I live by; Jimmy Wood - The only adult who trusted me - taught me to drive a car; Ron Wood - Life long pal - Nordegg; Garry Jordan - Teen, long time pal - Calgary. Jerry Trudel/Archie Wilder - Tuxedo Hockey Coaches - kept me out of trouble; Ron Steele/Jim Creelman - Amoco bosses - gave me 100% support; Marty Weiland - Amoco auditing boss - Ultimate in bosses; Dave Sandeman - not only loyal right hand man, also my left hand; Alf Cadman/Bill Lefar - Hockey Tournament Coordinators - Thanks for the rides; Ted Carter/Mick Gilday - Viney Hockey Rink Coordinator and friends; Doug Egan - Traveling partner and good friend; Graydon and Dorothy Morrison and Ken Cairns for support; O _thers: the many hockey, ball, work etc. people that I shared a pop with and friendships. HERITAGE FUNERAL SERVICES "Calgary Crematorium Chapel" Telephone: 403-299-0111.