William (Bill) Giblett, age 84, of Bengough, SK. passed away June 13, 2018 at Bengough Health Centre. He was the oldest child of Hedley and Florence Giblett, born December 19, 1933 in Bengough, SK. He farmed the family homestead near Bengough since he was a teenager until selling the farm to his son in 2007. Bill married Joyce Skogstad on September 26, 1956. They raised three boys, Colin, Curtis, Carmen. Bill was very community minded, serving and chairing many community boards (too many to mention, but all very important to him). He was active in sports, playing senior hockey, curling, and later in life golfing. Camping, golfing, curling and ‘socializing’ with family and friends were his passion. A special thank you to the staff of Bengough Health Centre for the excellent care Bill received during his brief stay. Bill is survived by his wife Joyce; sons: Colin (Brenda), Curtis (Lois) and Carmen (Judy); seven grandchildren: Desirae (Wade), Genelle (Jeff), Kristin (Chad), Rachele (Bryce), Sharla (Lyndon), Braden (Joanna), Jenaya (Marc) and eight great-grandchildren. Bill is also survived by siblings Betty (Dick) Thompson and Bob (Cheryl), as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Service for Bill was held at the Knox United Church on Monday, June 18, 2018 at 1:00 pm. Reverend SunDo Hyun officiated. Eulogy was delivered by son, Colin; tribute by grandchildren: Braden Giblett, Desirae Hammond and Kristin Bialobzyski. Urn bearer was son, Carmen. Interment followed at the Bengough Cemetery. Donations in Bill’s memory may be made to the Bengough Curling and/or Bengough Golf Club. Fond memories, pictures, and condolences for the Giblett family may be shared at www.rossfuneralservice.com. Arrangements entrusted to Ross Funeral Service, Assiniboia, SK
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