William was born on December 11, 1927 into a family of 14 siblings in the St.Julien District. Upon completion of grade school he ventured off to Ontario to seek employment, there he worked for CNR as a brake man for a few years as well as working in the tobacco fields. Missing the prairies, he returned to Saskatchewan to continue farming on the family farm, as well as caring for his elderly parents.
In August of 1954, he married Eva Olexson of the Reynaud District and were blessed with two sons Garry and Gene. William alongside with farming was a school bus driver for 25 years, as well as president of CUPE Local 832 Bus Drivers Union and councillor for the Town of Wakaw and representative of the Lakeview Pioneer Lodge Board. Also Returning Officer for the Kinistino Constituency in the Provincial Election.
Williams most precious joys in life was spending time with his two grandchildren Carter and Casandra. He enjoyed taking the kids to and from school everyday as well as watching them Ukrainian dance and most importantly spending time on the farm with them.
William looked forward to his Saturday nights to put on his dancing shoes and mingle with friends. In later years William enjoyed tending to his garden as well as maintaining the beauty of the farm yard. As his health declined he became a resident of Lakeview Pioneer Lodge in 2019 where he resided until his passing.
The Funeral Service will be held at 10:30AM on Friday, July 24, 2026 at Windsor Chapel, 704 Windsor St. Following the service the Interment will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery, 1502 2nd Ave N, Saskatoon, SK
