William Lemmon

Bill was born in Seaforth, Ontario on October 31, 1931 to Howard and Vera Lemmon.

He was granted a BSC in Mechanical Engineering from Queens University and a Masters Degree in Engineering from McMaster University and spent the majority of his working career, which spanned more than five decades, in the environmental field.

He was an active member of the Baha'i Faith for the last 49 years of his life and met Phoebe Anne at the beginning of those years. He volunteered for 23 years as the Treasurer of the Baha'i Pioneer Committee and dedicated countless hours assisting international pioneers.

He spent his later years as Treasurer of the Peachland District Retirement Society and helped out in various capacities in the Peachland community.

Bill touched very many people in many positive ways.

Bill is survived by his wife Phoebe Anne and her children, Roxanne of Tonga, Dane (Sandra) of Fort Saskatchewan, Gail of Lanark, as well as adopted children from his first marriage, David and Mona Louise of Kingston; as well as 7 grand children. Also survived by his brother Bob and sister Marion. He is predeceased by his parents Howard and Vera and his sister Donna.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Patrick C. Walsh Prostate Cancer Research Fund

Bill's Funeral Service will be held at Valleyview Funeral Home, 165 Valleyview Road, Kelowna, BC at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, February 27, 2014. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 2850 Dry Valley Road, Kelowna, BC.

The family would like to thank the staff at Lakeview Lodge for their special care in the time that Bill resided there.

Condolences may be sent to the family through www.valleyviewfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Valleyview Funeral Home, Kelowna, BC 250-765-3147.