BILL CULLEN of Kamloops, B.C. passed away on June 8, 2015 at 76 years of age.
Survived by his loving and supportive wife, Gerry, his children Sherri (Ray) Weremczuk and Tamara (Mark) Davies, and his granddaughter, Seren Davies, as well as his siblings, Betty (Larry), Norman (Linda), and Allan (Joan), and many well-loved cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws, and friends across the country. He was pre-deceased by his parents, Gordon and Cecile.
Born in Winnipeg and raised in Fisher Branch, Manitoba, he was a skilled tradesman and an avid sportsman (baseball, bowling, hunting, fishing, and golf). He moved to Kamloops with his family in 1974, has worked with the railroad, pulp mill, and Canada Post, was an active member of the Lions Club, and enjoyed camping, travel, John Wayne movies, nature documentaries, British TV shows, sports, cards, and time with family. He has been happily married to his wife, Gerry, for 55 years.
A memorial service will be held at Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive, North Kamloops, on Friday, June 12, 2015, at 11:00 AM. Special thanks goes out to the ALS Society for their kindness. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the ALS Society of B.C.
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Uncle Bill has given me such fond memories! His hearty laugh & his wonderful, wonderful moustache! He always had a twinkle in his eye & always made you feel so special! His love for life & courageousness is an inspiration to all of us! I will keep fond memories of him close to my heart always! Our love & prayers are with you Auntie Gerry, Sherri, Ray, Tammy, Mark & little Seren holding you tight today & through the difficult days ahead.
Love, Glenda & Ken
Our sincere sympathy Gerry to you and your family . So sorry to hear of Bills passing .
Ralph and Mary Jane