WILLIAMS, Verne
July 22, 1938 – March 29, 2009
Verne Williams passed away suddenly on March 29th in Saskatoon. He was born on July 22, 1938 in Shellbrook and spent half of his life in Prince Albert. He met his wife Margaret (Dolly) in 1955 and they were married on September 14, 1957. The couple moved to Saskatoon in 1970 and resided there until his retirement in 1995. Thereafter, he and his wife moved to a farm near Borden, where he farmed for several years until they moved to nearby Radisson. He made his final move to Clinkskill Manor in Saskatoon, where he quickly became the “life of the building.” No matter where you went, there was always someone with whom he had to stop and chat.
Verne is survived by his loving wife Margaret (Dolly); daughters, Shelley (Marcel) Chandler, Shannon (Jim) Halischuk; grandchildren, Shannon (Cory Palko) Chandler, Krista Chandler, Nathan (Melissa) Halischuk and Cameron Halischuk. Verne was also survived by his brothers, Bob (Lois) Williams, Allan ( Darlene) Williams, Jack (Mae) Williams; sister, Linda (Gary) Byers; sister-in-law Louise Williams; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Vera Williams; stepfather, Alec Gunn; twin sister, Joyce; brothers, Bud and Chesley Williams; sister, Isabel and her husband, Les Hiney; and a daughter in infancy.
Verne loved spending time with his family and the many friends he gained over the years. He will be sadly missed by all the friends and family that his life has touched.
Funeral services will be held in Saskatoon on April 3 at Parks Funeral Services at 1:00 pm.
Memorial donations can be made payable to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.