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William DICKSON Obituary
November 21, 1930 – March 4, 2018
William (Bill) Earl George Dickson, known to those close to him as "Will-Yum" passed away in his sleep on March 4, 2018. Bill will be lovingly and eternally remembered by Shirley, his wife, of just shy of 65 years. Bill will be missed by his children, Rick (Janice), Don (Elaine), and Dalyce (Gord); his grandchildren, Nathan, Jason, Brandi, Ryan and Dylan; and great-grandchildren Jenna, Dorian, Alyssa, Taya and Tyler and his Brother Jack (Florence). Bill was predeceased by his son, Michael, and Brother Eric (Sheila). Bill will also be very fondly remembered by a multitude of extended family and friends.
Bill started out working as a jack of all trades as a miner in Canmore, a sewing machine salesman, and homebuilder before embarking on a legendary Real Estate Career as a Salesperson with Westmar Realty and later as a Broker when he opened Centennial Realty in 1967. Bill was very committed to organized Real Estate and served as the President of the Canadian Real Estate Association, The Calgary Real Estate Board, and 1st Vice-President of the Alberta Real Estate Association for two terms (as much as Bill wanted to break new ground) they wouldn't let him be the President of the Alberta Real Estate Association and the Canadian Association at the same time. Bill was an Honorary Life Member of both the Alberta Real Estate Association and the Calgary Real Estate Board with more than 60 years of membership.
The entire Dickson Family wishes to thank the incredible staff at Carewest Sarcee for their genuine, compassionate, and professional, above and beyond care and concern for Bill and his whole family. They made a tough time much easier to deal with and provided a high level of comfort and confidence that Bill was being well looked after.
A Memorial Service will be held at Mountain View Funeral Home, (Prairie View Chapel, 1605 – 100 Street SE, Calgary) on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, we would ask that our friends and family consider a donation to the Canadian Diabetes Association. To express condolences, please visit:
www.mountainviewmemorial.ca.
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March 21, 2018
Bill could be a feisty fellow at times, never afraid to ruffle a few feathers at CREB. He brought a different perspective on issues, and made us think outside the box.Most importantly,Bill will be remembered for his unwavering faithfulness to his convictions.Of course, there were all the laughs, I remember our fearsome foursome at CREB's golf tournament many years ago (Bill, Ervie Jackson, Jack Ryan, and myself). We led the tournament in shots in more ways than one!Our sincere condolences to Don and the Dickson Family. May your many memories of Bill comfort you at this most difficult time.
Bob and Marleen Butchart, Victoria
Cody Antonuk
March 20, 2018
Rick and Janice,
Our deepest sympathies for the loss of your father and father-in-law. May the moments spent together become the precious memories of today. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family.
Cody and Patrick
Janet
Gail
Arnold Thompson
March 19, 2018
I met Bill in 1970 when I started as a realtor. Over the years we had many visits & laughed about some of the great times we had as a REALTOR. Bill was proud to call himself a realtor. He will be missed especially that great smile. To all the family I pass along my condolences.
March 19, 2018
We echo our brother Dan's thoughts as we extend our very sincere condolences to Shirley and the family. Few families have the good fortune to have such wonderful neighbours. It was inspiring to witness the very long and strong friendship between Bill and Shirley and our parents.
We will remember Bill's very quick wit and wonderful sense of humour. May he Rest In Peace.
Kathe Jacek and Stan Martin
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Dan & Lucy Jacek
March 18, 2018
Our deepest condolences Mrs. Dickson, Rick, Don, Dalyce and all the family.
Fond memories re-ignited by the many times my Mom & Dad got together to play cards or just sit out in our back yards enjoying a bon-fire.
Such a great relationship between these two families that my Dad and Mr. Dickson changed a section of the backyard fence into a gate, which also provided an easy way for Mr. Dickson to greet us some mornings to ask "is the coffee on yet?".
Mr. Dickson gave me my first paying job that I worked with Mike (Michael).
He was a generous, funny, strong and guiding man - another person to look up to in the days of my childhood.
So long for now Mr. Dickson.
Rob Johnstone
March 17, 2018
So sad, I didn't know Mr Dickson but my ex-father inlaw, Orland Marty, had great respect for him. He told stories of the old days when Frank Johns "ran the show"at CREB. He'd talk about his friends Bill Dickson, Frank Morrow, Bruce Gilles, Sandy Armstrong & others that I don't remember. "Those were the days when realtors had to work. " I'd heard that rant from Marty many times. No cell phones, texting or even Internet leads but they all seemed to take Sundays off. LOL - Rick, Don & the Dickson family I am so sad for your loss. Another one of our realtor pioneers has left us. I salute him & your family for your contributions to CREB & our industry as a whole. God bless.
Elsie Cogswell
March 16, 2018
Bill was one of my favorite people. I have known Bill and Shirley for over 65 years. We were neighbors in Montgomery and had many wonderful times together. He always made us laugh. Sincere condolences from my entire family.
March 16, 2018
My sincere condolences. May our heavenly Father, the God of all comfort sustain you at this time of such great loss 2Thessalonians 2:16, 17.
William (Billy) Dunkley
March 16, 2018
My dearest Uncle Bill,
I hardly know what to say at this time other than thank you. You were always such a rock in this family. Always so stoic, yet always able to, somehow, Interject that tremendous sense of humor.
I love you and I will miss you...but I will see you again!!
Your nephew,
Billy (Will-Yum) Dunkley
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