Betts, William “Bill” Theodore James
William “Bill” Theodore James Betts
William “Bill” Theodore James Betts, aged 74 years of Moose Jaw, SK quietly passed away on Saturday, December 5th, 2020 from complications of a stroke. He was predeceased by his son-in-law, Theo; his parents and one sister. Bill is survived by his loving wife, Jean; daughter, Amanda Bilowus of Winnipeg, MB; very dear family friend, Brad Templeman of Winnipeg; sister, Diane and brother, Gordon of Cranbrook, BC.
Bill worked all his working life in the aircraft industry and was very proud to be a retired member of the RCAF. His passion was the great outdoors and he was always ready for the next fishing or hunting trip. Bill always wanted to see what was behind the next tree, over the next hill, or around the next bend in the road.
We would like to thank the doctors, nurses and support staff at both the Regina General Hospital and the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital, especially the nurses on the Medical Ward, for their kind and compassionate care of Bill.
In keeping with Bill’s wishes, a Private Family Interment will take place when he is taken home to his mountains. Flowers are gratefully declined. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Bill’s name may be made to The Moose Jaw Humane Society, Box 1658 Station Main, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 7K7. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Andrew Pratt Funeral Director 306-693-4550
Jean and family. Sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Good times held at br59 Moose Jaw and at CFB Moose Jaw. Dan& Ester.
Dear Jean and family:
Marie and I would like to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family on Bill’s passing.
We will always remember his smile when we talked to him and also his love for fishing and hunting. We hope that you always remember the good memories you all had during his lifetime and that you all know that you now have a guardian angel watching over you all.
I got the honour and privilege to hunt with Bill years ago. My deepest condolences to you and your family. Bill taught me the finer points of muzzleloading and helped me shoot my first deer with one. Great man and good friend to all who knew him.
I had the pleasure of working with Bill through the South Saskatchewan Wildlife Association where he served as both a director and Chairman and the Moose Jaw Firearm Safety/Hunter Education Instructor Group. Bill was great to work with and always showed great enthusiasm. He truly enjoyed passing on his knowledge of enjoying our great Saskatchewan Outdoor heritage and instilling proper respect for ethics in these pursuits. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family
Great guy. Pleasure to have known you. Ill think of you when I go fishing.