NEUSTAETER: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William (Bill) J. Neustaeter, age 80, who died peacefully on Wednesday, November 7, 2012, at the Swift Current Care Centre. Bill was born on April 18, 1932, at Chortitz, SK to John and Sarah Neustaeter. He completed his grade 8 and was needed on the family farm, thus ending his schooling. Bill began his working career by obtaining a job with the Canadian Pacific Railway and in 1954, he began employment with the Coopers Department Store as a delivery man. In July of 1955, Bill married Kaye Ginter and they resided in Swift Current where they raised their three sons. In 1956, Bill and Kaye began construction on their first and only house. In 1960, Bill completed a retail merchandising and meat cutting course and became a retail meat cutter in that same year. Years later, he became the meat department manager. After working 37 years with the Pioneer Co-op, he retired in 1991. In his retirement years, Bill continued to be involved with his church and was an usher for over 30 years and volunteer janitor for more than 10 years. He also continued to support his church financially and devoted much time to Child Evangelism Fellowship. Bill loved to garden and grew many types of vegetables and provided his product to family, neighbors and friends. He also loved to curl, bowl and watch sporting events on television. Bill was a very good senior bowler and achieved high single, high triple and high average scores in the senior league. Bill and Kaye bowled regularly on Monday with friends. They always looked forward to spending time together and one passion they shared was the MCC store where they volunteered on Thursdays. In April of 2012, Bill and Kaye sold their home and purchased a condo at the Pioneer Manor complex. Bill’s health became an issue and he was diagnosed with cancer. He spent time in Saskatoon Hospitals, Swift Current Hospital and lastly the Swift Current Care Centre where he went to be with his Lord. Bill cherished and looked forward to family and friends visiting. Special occasions were important to Bill and board or card games were always played with lunch and treats always on hand and in good supply. Bill always looked forward to a challenging game of pool with his sons or grandsons. He loved to share stories, provide support and nudge us to follow the Lord’s path. He truly had a generous spirit, helping family and friends when they needed it, without question. Bill was predeceased by his parents, John and Sarah; brother-in-law, Leonard; niece, Sadie; sister, Sarah; brothers, Cornelius and John; and great-grandsons, Tegyn and Rylyn MacDonald. Left to cherish his memory are: his wife of 57 years, Kaye; sons, Rod (girlfriend Shannon and son Nathan), Gord (Gloria) and Lyndon (Michele); granddaughter, April MacDonald (Dave); grandsons, Landon (Kristine and great-granddaughter Aree), Ryan (Carly and great-granddaughter Lily), Derek (Kaitlyn); sisters, Helen (John) and Katherine; brother, Dave (Nettie); many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff at the Swift Current Care Centre for their passionate and personal care that they shared with him in his final days.The Funeral Service was held on Sunday, November 11, 2012 at 2:00 pm from the Bridgeway Community Church, Swift Current, SK, with Pastor Bob Cappelle officiating. The pianist for the service was Marlene Friesen with a flute duet brought by Patricia Orthner and Victoria Orthner. “When We All Get to Heaven”, “How Great Thou Art”, “Amazing Grace” and “How Deep the Father’s Love for Us” were sung by the congregation under the direction of Bryon Bezanson. The eulogy and tributes were brought by Derek and Kaitlyn Neustaeter on behalf of Landon Neustaeter and by a PowerPoint presentation. The ushers in the church were George Friesen, Myles Penner, Bill Dyck and Bill Martens. Honorary pallbearers were April Neustaeter, Landon Neustaeter, Ryan Neustaeter and Derek Neustaeter. The Interment Service was held at the Hillcrest Cemetery, Swift Current, SK with the following serving as pallbearers, Larry Dyck, Art Neustaeter, Vern Neustaeter, John Heinrichs, Bill Heinrichs and Lloyd Janzen. In memory of Bill Neustaeter, donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Child Evangelism Fellowship of Canada would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements were in care of Swift Current Funeral Home, Swift Current, SK.