William Bowie Grierson

William Bowie Grierson obituary

William Bowie Grierson

William Grierson Obituary

Published by Vancouver Sun and/or The Province from May 9 to May 10, 2013.
William Bowie Grierson April 7, 1929 - May 3, 2013 Passed away peacefully in Burnaby B.C. He was born in Winnipeg and moved to Vancouver in 1945. For 47 years he worked for Safeway, as a baker, store manager and auditor. Bill always tried to make others feel comfortable and happy. He loved to be together with family and will be missed by his brothers, Don and Jim, his children, Lorne, Deborah, David, and Mark, 16 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter Lynda Grierson Campbell. A memorial service will be held on Saturday May 11th 2:00 pm at the LDS Church located at 5280 Kincaid St. in Burnaby.

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