Heselton, William (Bill) Edward
William (Bill) Edward Heselton
September 7th, 1945 – August 27th, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather on Tuesday, August 27th, 2024.
He was predeceased by his father, (C.N.) Norm Heselton (1922-1990); mother, Sheila Katherine Heselton (1912-2001); sister, Lynette James (1938-2002); and Anna’s parents, Anna van der Raadt (1921-1990) and Peter van der Raadt (1922-2000). Bill is survived by his loving wife and partner of 40 years, Anna; children: Cindy Heselton (Amr Arnous), Julie (Dean) Gerbrandt and their four children, Jacquie (Don) Ulmer and their seven children, David (Alma) van der Raadt and their three children, Geof Heselton (Jody Stewart) and their four children, Tammi (Jason) Hein and their two children, and Debbie Curtis and her four children, and brothers, Allan and John (Lil)..
Bill taught school in the Public Elementary System where he served as Vice-Principal and Principal for 30 years. He followed this with twelve and a half years working with the Moose Jaw Police Service as a Communications Officer. He only retired from this position when he suffered a stroke in 2010.
Bill’s love of History and the Railway was huge but not nearly as big as his pride in his seven children, twenty-three grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. He will be sorely missed.
The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, September 12th, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in Moose Jaw Funeral Home with Pastor Marvin Seaborg officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill’s name may be made to the Western Development Museum, 50 Diefenbaker Dr, Moose Jaw, SK S6J 1L9. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Gary McDowell, Funeral Director 306-693-4550
Mr. Heselton was my Teacher at Ross School (1979/1980). A wonderful Teacher, someone I remember well. Please accept my condolences.
Thank you Colin,
Dear Heselton family, I wanted to express my condolences on Bill’s passing. I always enjoyed Bill and Anne’s company and their passion for history when I worked at the Moose Jaw Public Library in the Archives department. It was a pleasure to help them with their many projects. All the best, Ken Dalgarno
Thank you Ken for your kind words.
Cindy and Family,
Sincerest condolences on the loss of Bill. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Thank you Lemieux family for your condolences.
Thank you Lemieux for your thoughts and condolences.
Thank you Guy & Clare for your kind thoughts and well wishes!
Thank you very much Todd.
Dear Anne and family:
Bill was a very kind, generous and helpful man; he will be missed.
May your joyful memories provide comfort during this sad time.
Sending comforting hugs your way,
With deepest sympathy,
Patty Bruce
Thank you, Patty, for your thoughts and hugs. Much appreciated at this difficult time.
Dear Anna: We are sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. We were so grateful to you and Bill during our own losses, your friendship was greatly appreciated. Please accept our sincere condolences. Ed and Vicki
We are sincerely sorry for your loss!
My dad embarked on a writing career at age 80. When I realized his secret writing endeavor on an old non electric typewriter, I told him to be sure to be home that afternoon, as something was being delivered. After protesting that he didn’t have time to stay home, “he had things to do!”, I reminded him that he was eighty. He had better be home when the ‘parcel’ arrived.
Later that afternoon I got the call I was anticipating.
He was beyond thilled with the brand new computer and printer!
He reached out to Bill and Ann for guidance and assistance, which they graciously provided him with. He valued the friendship he formed them as well.
And after that we hardly saw him for the next three years. He had stories to tell and books to write!
Dear Anna and family,
I was sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. I wish to extend my condolences.
Sharon Wetherill
Dear Anna,
Our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to you and all your family.
With love,
Guy & Clare
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Ann and family my deepest sympathies on the loss of Bill, I never knew him as a teacher but worked with him at MJPS and always found him to be professional and excellent at his job.
Thanks Terry!