We are saddened to announce the passing of William (Bill) Simson of Kamloops, B.C. on May 10, 2013.

Bill is survived by his loving family, his parents Alfred and Lillian Simson, his brothers John (Corey), Garry (Vivian) and predeceased by his brother Albert. Bill is also survived by his daughter Tammy Coles (Jason), grandson Andrew LeBlanc and his nieces and nephews Tristan, Jessica, Graham and Scott; sister-in-law Carrie, as well as his aunts, uncles and cousins.

Bill was born in Vancouver on November 21, 1952. He had lived in Kelowna and Williams Lake before finally settling in Kamloops. He loved to fish and enjoyed the company of his family and friends; he also enjoyed painting and drawing.

Many thanks to his family and friends for all the love and support. Thanks to Jeto Richard for your friendship and compassionate care, as well as all the nurses on the 7th Floor, Dr. Steve Rollheiser and Pastor Viktor Gundel at the Royal Inland Hospital.

A Service of Remembrance will be held in the North Shore Community Centre, Dogwood Room, 730 Cottonwood Avenue on Saturday, June 1, 2013 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Parking at the back of building.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, Unit 111, 450 Lansdowne Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 1Y3, in memory of Bill, would be appreciated.

Cremation entrusted to Schoening Funeral Service, 250.374.1454

May you always hear
the birds chirping and
have the sun on your face,
You are my sunshine!