JANZEN, William (Bill) - (January 21, 1931 ~ November 20, 2012) William “Bill” Janzen, age 81, peacefully passed from this earthly life to his heavenly home on Tuesday, November 20, 2012, at the Cypress Regional Hospital, after a lengthy illness. Bill was born and raised on a farm in Rosenhof. He married Susan Leiding on June 14, 1959. Farming eventually became his life time livelihood and passion. Bill is survived by his loving wife, Susan (Leiding) of 53 years; 5 children, 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren: Lorraine (Les) Becker and their children, Cherise (Gord) Tacholsky and their children, Shalaye and Raymond: Brandon (fiancé, Kayla Tavernini): Clayton (Whitney): Evelyn (Greg) Resler and their children, Ashley and Kelsey: Marilyn: Eleanor (Arnold) Tracey and their children, Danielle (Shawn) McLean and Danae: Lloyd (Glenis) Janzen and their children, Taylor and Taneil. Bill was one of six children born to the late Jacob and Anna Janzen and he is survived by a sister, Anne Hoofdakker; and by a brother, Isaac. He was predeceased by his parents, Jacob and Anna Janzen; and by his brothers, Jacob, George, Cornelius and John. Bill especially enjoyed spending time with his family. He cherished the family gatherings when everyone would be together. His grandchildren were very special to him. He prayed for each one of his children and grandchildren daily and always had a warm welcome and a contagious smile that will always be remembered. Bill gave his life to the Lord in 1956, and has faithfully served his God throughout the years, leaving an everlasting legacy and rich spiritual heritage. He touched and inspired the lives of so many with his genuine care and concern for their well-being. He maintained his selfless and positive attitude even in the midst of the discomfort and pain that he courageously faced in the final two months of his fight with leukemia. He will be deeply missed by his family and many friends. The Funeral Service was held on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at 1:00 pm from the Trailview Alliance Church, Swift Current, SK with Pastor Bryon Bezanson officiating. The pianist for the service was Dianne Janzen. “Does Jesus Care” and “When We See Christ” were sung by the congregation. Special music was brought by Helena Leiding singing, “How Deep the Father’s Love for Us” and by Whitney Becker, Kerry and Sheila Braun singing, “In the Garden”. The ushers in the church were Jake Janzen, Jim Janzen, Gale Janzen and Jake Janzen. The Honorary pallbearers were Cherise Tacholsky, Danielle McLean, Ashley Resler, Danae Tracey, Taylor Janzen, Kelsey Resler, Taneil Janzen, Whitney Becker and Kayla Tavernini. The Interment Service was held at the Wymark EMC Cemetery, Chortitz, SK with the following serving as pallbearers, Brandon Becker, Clayton Becker, Gord Tacholsky, Shawn McLean, Ron Janzen and Albert Janzen. In memory of Bill Janzen, donations made to Gideons International or to Child Evangelism Fellowship of Canada would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements were in care of Swift Current Funeral Home, Swift Current, SK. For further information or to sign the Family Book of Condolences, please go to swiftcurrentfuneralhome.com