William "Bill" Alfred White

   Bill was born on November 9, 1927 in Hillcrest, Alberta to parents, Alfred and Elizabeth White.  He was raised with a great appreciation for nature, the skills for hunting and fishing as well as a hard and honest work ethic.  Bill grew to manhood with many talents and responsibilities including farming, construction, and caring for his family.  He met and married an angel, Doreen Shevels in 1948 and was further blessed with a family of their own whom they cherished.  Bill was a wonderful husband and father and imparted wisdom and compassion at all times.  He provided for his family through many jobs: as an accountant, insurance broker, farmer, store owner, construction contractor, and much more but it was in 1979 that he found and formed a relationship with Jesus Christ and gained the tools to nurture and lead others into salvation.  Bill’s light and strength came from the Lord and he was foremost in evangelizing the gospel across the Pass and into foreign parts.  His good works gained him respect and admiration including awards such as the Order of the Crowsnest Pass (elected mayor of Bellevue from 1971-1975) and Canada 150 Awards from Foothills MP John Barlow which recognized his outstanding contributions to his community.

   Bill’s life was torn apart upon the passing of his beloved wife, Doreen in 2010 and he never stopped loving and cherishing her memory.  After several years of loneliness, he was given the chance to love and care for another angel, Eileen Pilling, who became his wife on February 8, 2014.  Together they continued to grow and share their happiness with those around them.

   Bill also enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, woodworking, remodelling, reading, researching, hockey, turkey soup and chop suey, and his ministry with Prayer Canada and the International Prayer Centre. 

   He is survived by his wife, Eileen White of Bellevue; his children, Coleen, Rob (Erin), Kevin, Faye (Keith), Roger (Valerie) and Albert (Leanne); his grandchildren, Shelley (David), Troy (Becky), Seamus (Teale), Seanade (Riley), Liam (Kate), Jordyn, Sonya, David, Vicki (Ron), Michael (Felicia), Tim, Jason (Sky), Ashley, Madison, Tyler, Todd, Tanner and Keegan; his great grandchildren, Alisha (Kaylon), Christian (Shelby), Braelynn, Kale, William, Jonah, Alaina, Charlee, Evelyn, Brianna, Easton, Wynter, Autumn, James, Jeremy (Anna), Sage, Dominic, Lexi and Kejing; his great, great grandchildren, Kolten, Evalynn, Chase, Olivia, Reid and Avery; his sister-in-law, Joan White of Ontario; his extended family and the multitude of friends that he made throughout his lifetime.

   He was predeceased by his wife, Doreen; his daughter, Sharon; his siblings, Gloria, Richard, BettyAnn and Allen; his parents, Alfred and Elizabeth; and his son-in-law, Moe Lazarowich.

   A public Visitation to pay respects and support the family will occur on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 7pm at Fantin’s Funeral Chapel in Blairmore.

   The Memorial Service celebrating Bill’s life will be held on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 2pm at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Blairmore with dear friend Pastor Al Robinson presiding.  Interment will follow the luncheon in the Hillcrest Union Cemetery.  Donations in memory may be directed towards the Crowsnest Lake Bible Camp (PO Box 250 Coleman, AB T0K 0M0), or to Prayer Canada (PO Box 581 Brockville, ON K6V 5V7).  Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca.

Fantin’s Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements. (403) 562-8555.