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William Blackmer Canada
1939 - 2025
William Canada Obituary
11/08/1939 - 11/03/2025
William Blackmer Canada, born November 8, 1939, in Tulsa, OK, passed away on November 3 after a battle with prostate cancer. He attended school in Tulsa and Downey, CA, and graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in Industrial Engineering. Bill served as an Army officer before starting a long career as a pilot with American Airlines, retiring as Captain in 1999.
A passionate sailor and skier, Bill met his wife Chris through the Corinthian Yacht Club, where he served as Commodore. He later joined the St. Francis Yacht Club, actively volunteering for race committees. After years of competitive sailing, he purchased a motor yacht "Jazz," spending memorable summers with family and friends at Tinsley Island.
Bill was also a lifelong musician, forming a rock band and founding the jazz quartet "The Bill Canada Jazz Experience." He is survived by his wife Chris and son Rusty, who will cherish his memory. A celebration of his life will be held in the spring.
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