Bill Badura

1959 - 2024

William John Badura, passed away in Taber on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at the age of 64 years.

Relatives and friends were invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, March 7, 2024 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.

Bill is survived by his children Bobby (Cory) Kerkhoff of Taber and children Cooper Kerkhoff and Carson Dongworth; Ryan (Jolene) Badura of Taber and children Jaxson and Ally; Victoria (Matt) Harbottle of Calgary and children Rowan and Addalyn. He is also survived by his siblings Cindy (Kelly) Bernston of Calgary and children Jessica (George) and Kelsey (Anthony); Karen (Irv) Spengler of Lethbridge and children Scott and Matthew; Geraldine (Bob) Toth of Foremost and children Brittany, Nicole (Cord) and Brock; Jeanette Badura of Taber and children Chelsey (Aiden) and Scott; Bryan (Lesley) Badura of Taber and children Johnny (Jasmine), Nickolas, Daniel and Courtney; Carolyn Siemens of Taber and children Mckenzie and Ryvin.

He was predeceased by his father John Badura, mother Nina Skretting and step-father Reider Skretting.

Bill was born in Calgary on August 25, 1959, the oldest child of seven and raised in Taber. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing and camping with his family and closest friends. Bill spent many years farming and driving truck. He loved anything to do with his grandchildren, whether it be hockey, lacrosse, gymnastics or the many outdoor adventures. Bill was taken far too soon and will be dearly missed and forever loved.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Bill’s name may be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 100, 119 - 14 Street NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1Z6 www.heartandstroke.com or to Diabetes Canada, Calgary and District Branch, 220, 6223 - 2 Street SE, Calgary, Alberta T2H 1J5 www.diabetes.ca.