BILL “WILLY” CHARLES MCCALLUM
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William (Bill) Charles McCallum of Kamloops, BC, on May 29th, 2014, at 70 years of age. Bill is survived by his loving wife Monique McCallum, children Steve McCallum of Kamloops, BC, and Johanne (Brad) MacLaren of Barriere, BC. Also left to cherish Bill’s memory are grandchildren Layton, Faunne, Cora and Wyatt MacLaren, great-grandchildren Nevaeh Eileen MacLaren, as well as sister Judy Odynsky. Bill is predeceased by his sister Barb Dehnke, and nephew Danny Dehnke of Valemount, BC.
Bill was born and lived in Kamloops most of his life. He could often be found at the local pool halls or the horse racing grounds. He shared a passion of fishing with his son, Steve, and gardening with his daughter, Johanne. Bill was his grandchildrens’ biggest fan in their sport activities; he rarely missed a game.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill’s memory may be made to the Kamloops Hospice.
A Celebration of Life for Bill will be held on Saturday, June 7th, 2014 at 2:00pm in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Mary Widmer officiating.
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My deepest condolences to the McCallum family…having grown up with Steve..the McCallums became a second family to me.and Bill..like a second father to me. From Mac’s Convenience store in Westsyde at 12 years of age to going out on the town for his 65th birthday..a good person with a kind heart and a beautiful smile..he will be truly missed xo