William "Bill" Husband

Born in 1920, Bill Husband lived through the tough times of the Great Depression. He was the eldest of seven children and at a very young age, he went to work in the mines to help support his family. It was in those mines that Bill survived a mine collapse that affected his health for the rest of his life. Bill very proudly served his country as a member of the RCAF from 1943- 1946, then again from 1954 to 1959. Following his service he worked as a Millwright in Vancouver, Port Alice and Campbell River where he retired in 1980.

Bill loved to travel and spent many winters in Mexico and in Arizona. He was known to organize and lead caravans into various parts of the South West. Dad was very social and accumulated a number of close friends throughout his life.

Bill was fortunate enough to be married to two wonderful women. He survived his first wife Sheila MacDonald with whom he had six children, and he survived his second wife, Joyce de Grandpre, who provided him with two step children. He has always felt very fortunate to have had so many very engaged children.

Bill spent the last few years living at Berwick, Royal Oak. Here he developing many friendships and was often seen “holding court” at the deli during morning coffee.

Bill is survived by his children, Cate Pierlet (Luke), Anne Schmidt (Stan), Pat Felker (Dave), Teresa Husband (Alf), Bill Husband (Harprit), Ian Husband (Jacque) his step children Pierre de Grandpre (Nancy) and Suzanne de Grandpre. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Bill succumbed to injuries as a result of a fall. The family is very grateful to Dr. Ted Rosenberg,

Bill’s physician, for his ongoing care of dad and for his counsel during the trying time following the injury. A special thanks goes to all the health care staff who supported dad at Victoria General.

Notification of any service will occur in 2019.