William Harriott

William Harriott

William Harriott Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Mar. 25 to Mar. 26, 2011.
HARRIOTT, William Charles William Charles Harriott, born on July 4, 1958 in Windsor, Ontario died suddenly on March 21, 2011 in Calgary, Alberta. He touched the lives of many people. His memory and legacy will live on in the lives of his family and friends, his loving wife Renee, children Devon (Tracy), Melissa (James) and he was Papa to Jeremy and William, mother Barb, sister Deb and brother John. Visitation at LEYDENS FUNERAL HOME (corner of 17 Avenue and 2 Street S.W.) on Sunday, March 27, 2011 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. with a Funeral Service to be held on Monday, March 28, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Eden Brook Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting www.leydens.com . In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to Ogden United Church or CADS (P.O. Box 35073, 10818 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5J 0B7). Arrangements entrusted to LEYDENS FUNERAL HOME, RECEPTION and CREMATION CENTRE. Phone: 403-228-4422.

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Debbie Waterer

May 8, 2011

Renee my heart goes out to you during our time of pain. Billy was your rock. He loved you and may that take your forward through the years. Love you

Amanda Hackl

March 31, 2011

My heart go out to all of you. Wishing you comfort in this time of pain.

Phil Chew

March 30, 2011

I was very sorry to hear about Bill. We have stayed in touch over the years. Bill would come out to Whistler and we would go crazy skiing. It was always a pleasure to see him. Bill and I were roommates on the Disabled National Ski Team for years. We had a lot of great times. He will be missed. My thoughts are with Renee and the family.

Wayne Jones

March 27, 2011

Renee and family:
My deepest condolences go out to you and your family at this tragic time.
RIP Bill.

Madelene & Chad Bustard

March 26, 2011

Such a great man. We were very saddened to hear of Bill's passing. We pray you feel held and comforted, and have signs of assurance in the hard weeks/months ahead. God Bless and hold you all in his healing embrace.

heather walker

March 26, 2011

a candle of peace, a candle to light The Way. RIP, Bill, God walk with you always, Renee

Larry Gardner

March 26, 2011

Hi,

I knew Bill for a couple weeks during the CADS championships in Alberta around 1980 or so. I am still telling stories about him.

My condolences to his family and friends.

Larry Gardner
www.amputee.ca

Mike Cooper

March 26, 2011

I would like to send my thoughts of sorrow to Bill's family. I too was fortunate to have travelled and coached Bill for many years in his great racing career. He was a great man and as a long time member of the Canadian team he mentored many of the young althletes as they grew up with us while we skied around the globe. I am sure many are wishing all the best for the Harriot family in thier time of loss.
Respectfully
Mike Cooper

Karolina Wisniewska

March 26, 2011

I was so sad to hear that Bill passed away. I spent so many years with him on the National Team - training, travelling the world and racing. He was the wiley vet we all looked up to and he had just the best attitude and biggest heart and was always, always happy. We will all miss him and our thoughts are with you Renee and the kids.

Mark Ludbrook

March 26, 2011

To Billy and Renee,
We skiied many great days on some pretty amazing mountains all over the world.
Japan 98, downhill was cancelled and we ripped the trees all day, laughed till our faces hurt. Then we went on to win some stuff. Watched the sun rise at 9000 ft on many mountain tops, shared victories and defeats,Bill never took it for granted and knew it was a special time. That inspired me and Bill always reminded me that it was just racing when it went sour. You were the rock mate. I loved you for it. We loved you for it.

When i first moved down here you both came to visit. Met my first son Jack when he was just a little newbie. Renee you were great with him, you gave Sara me the night off, we got to go out for the first time in ages. That had a big impact on my adjustment.
Love to you both and the family that he spoke of with great pride.
Billy, you had a unshakable enthusiasum that was genuine, a champion of a man, you made a difference my friend and will always be rememberd by me as a proud father,skilled athlete, wise man, a good friend, hell of a lot of fun and a very very proud Canadian.

Till we do turns together again Bill.

Much Love Mark Sara Jack Nicholas [email protected]

Joan, Peter & Nonie Williams-Muir

March 25, 2011

We will always be grateful to have known Bill. He had a great sense of humor, we loved all the stories he told us about his adventures, his life and most of all the way he always talked with great pride about his family, especially his grandsons.
Bill was and will continue to be a blessing to his community and friends.
May you find some comfort from all the Love that surrounds your family.

Wild Bill and Steve

Jeff Lawson

March 25, 2011

Dear Renee
It is indeed unpleasant to hear about Bill's untimely death. Our heart is filled with sadness for your loss. I can not imagine the pain you and the kids feel now but I wanted to let you know that our loving thoughts are with you.
Bill was more than my brother, he was a friend. He had an amazing sense of humor, calm personality and he was a great philosopher. He made me welcome no matter what was going on in his life or how busy he was. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

RIP "Wild Bill"

stacy kohut

March 25, 2011

thoughts go to bill's family first and foremost.
canada has lost one of our greats.

Joy & John Law

March 25, 2011

Renee and family, Our sincere condolences go out to you all. May the memories of happy times shared together over the years provide comfort in the days ahead. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.

Chris & Marjorie Bryant

March 25, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Elaine Jones

March 25, 2011

The family are in my prayers.

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