September 17, - February 5, Bill was born and raised in Winnipeg and lived there most of his life. He is survived by his son Tony and daughter-in-law Melanie, grandson Rick Gushuliak, great-grandsons, Dominick and Kayden Twoheart, sister Judith Murchison, nephew Damon Murchison and many relatives and friends.
Bill was an original and threw himself into anything he endeavoured to do with passion and commitment. He had a very successful career as an English and Drama teacher, most notably at Sturgeon Creek Collegiate. In his early career he enjoyed coveted overseas assignments and with wife Enid and young Tony and Leigh they relocated to Newcastle on Tyne and later to Baden Baden, Germany where he taught the children of Canadian Air Force personnel.
These postings afforded the young family the opportunity to travel extensively throughout Europe. Back home in Winnipeg they settled into the family home on Guildford Street in St. Bill enjoyed a variety of social activities that kept him busy with his many friends and family. They were called the Incontinentals and had a good four year run playing at private parties and wedding socials.
Summers were spent at the family cottage at Brereton Lake in the Whiteshell where Bill managed to repair, reuse and recycle long before it became fashionable. The cottage was his pride and joy and he spent many happy hours renovating the property. He learned woodworking from his father-in-law and built porches and gazebos at the lake and remodelled the attic at his home on Guildford with son Tony.
He was a voracious reader, a lover of culture, travel and a gifted artist like his Dad, Emil, both true renaissance men. From his Mom, Mary, he inherited his dry humour, love of people, sense of fun and passion for card games. Bill really enjoyed his monthly poker games with the guys. He loved to organize events and bring people together. Sometimes there were four generations in attendance, and we were thrilled to have the only surviving member of the oldest generation present, Auntie Lorraine, who is still going strong in her 90s.
