BILL BAILEY

1943 - 2007

William George Bailey, beloved husband of Sharon Bailey of Taber, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at the age of 63 years.
Besides Sharon, his loving wife of forty years, he is survived by his son Rob Bailey of Lethbridge; daughter Darla Bailey (Pat) of Tilley and by his five grandchildren Steffanie, Kalesta, Madyson, Tyson and Dylan who were his pride and joy.  He is also survived by his sister Trudy (Monty) Whitmore of Taber; sister-in-law June Bailey of Calgary; mother-in-law Jessie Dunsmore of Innisfail; Sharon’s three brothers and two sisters and their families as well as by his uncle and numerous aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was predeceased by his parents Bill (T.W.) and Marj Bailey and by his brother Tom Bailey.
Bill was born in Lethbridge on July 13, 1943.  He was raised and educated primarily in Vauxhall.  He married Sharon Dunsmore on October 1, 1966 in Vauxhall.  Bill and Sharon continued to reside in Vauxhall until November 2002 when they moved to Taber.  He chose a few careers in life, until he found his true calling in the Oilfield industry which he has been in for the last thirty years.  Bill was a member of the Legion, the Masons and was active in the Oilmen’s Association.  When his kids were young he loved taking them camping.  When he wasn’t working Bill enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.  He will be greatly missed by all of his family and will be in our hearts forever.
A celebration of Bill’s life was held at the Royal Canadian Legion, 217 - 5 Street North, Vauxhall on Saturday, June 9, 2007 from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in William’s name may be made directly to the charity of one’s personal choosing.