Obituaries

GREENWOOD, William (Bill) Terence

GREENWOOD: William (Bill) Terence. 1928-2019. Bill passed away at home on September 23rd, 2019. Born in 1928 in Tisdale, Saskatchewan, he lived in Orley until grade 3, then moved to Kelowna. Bill graduated from Kelowna High School in 1947. He met Betty Anne Kerry at a school event. They married, and were true partners for 66 years. Together their faith in God navigated a life filled with three daughters, extended family and friends.
Bill went to UBC in the 1940’s and returned to Kelowna, to pursue a career in the lumber industry. Starting as a yard man at the Kelowna Saw Mill and then selling lumber as a sales manager for S.M. Simpson and later at Crown Zellarbach in Vernon/Lumby.
Bill had a passion for life adventures. Starting in his youth, he skied, hiked, sailed and travelled well into his later years. In the 1960’s, Bill and family began camping at Wilson’s Landing, eventually renovating their cabin into a house.
Bill volunteered for numerous groups: church (choir, Sunday school, board chair, youth director), Naturalist Clubs , as a fire fighter and more.
Survived by his wife, Betty Anne; sister Beth; daughters Wendy (Peter) Burnham, Patti (Mark) Hastie, and Alison (Darrell) Kalnicki. Also numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephew and nieces.
In lieu of flowers, Bill asked that you remember him with a smile while having an adventure with your loved ones. A Celebration of Bill’s life will be held on Saturday, September 28th, 2019 at 2:00 PM at First United Church,721 Bernard Ave, Kelowna.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.firstmemorialfuneralkelowna.com
Arrangements entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna. 250-762-2299

Link: www.firstmemorialfuneralkelowna.com

Condolence Messages

Oct 02, 2019
Betty-Anne and family

Sorry to hear of Bill's passing. We remember the good times at your home in Coldstream while you lived in Vernon.

Love and prayers,

June (Kuhn) and Ken Owen
Oct 01, 2019
Betty-Anne and family, we are so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. It was always a pleasure to see Bill and have a chat; we looked forward to those brief times. Bill had a warm smile, big heart and always an interesting project on his mind. Our thoughts are with you all.

Tom and Adrienne Crocker
Sep 27, 2019
Betty-Anne and family, I am sorry to hear of Bill's death. We had that brief visit in April and we shared some pleasant memories going back over the years. Sympathy from Hornby. Lareine Imthorn.
Sep 27, 2019
Betty-Anne and Family,

It was a real pleasure to have known Bill and I know how great a husband and father he was; I know how much he will be missed but you can take solace in knowing he had a great life. My sympathies are with you.

Regards,

Stan Gunderson
Sep 27, 2019
I'm very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I fondly remember the times when I would join Bill and the rest of the cronies for the Wedensday morning coffee at Starbucks. Bill always had many stories of the good old days which we can all remember. My sincere condolences. Ed Collinson
Sep 27, 2019
So sorry to learn of Bill’s passing. I knew him through our time with Crown Zellerbach and more recently at our retiree’s luncheons. A fine man indeed!

Paul MacNamara
Sep 26, 2019
I’m so sorry to hear about Bill’s passing, he was always a cheerful, happy man.

Margie Henri
Sep 25, 2019
So sorry for your loss! I will remember Bill always cracking some joke or something funny on the way home from Apple Valley. In the little time I knew him he was a great pleasure to know and he knew what to say when you were having a rough day to make you smile!! Susie ( HandyDART driver)
Sep 25, 2019
Betty-Anne and Family: I am so saddened to hear of Bill's passing. I am a friend of Beth's and she spoke of her family so often and with such admiration and love. I am thankful she will not know as this would be so heart breaking for her. I tried to be a bit of Jesus' light to Beth. Home with Lord. What a hope we carry. Bless you all and with my deepest condolences. Debbie Grauman
Sep 25, 2019
It is with a great sense of loss when Vera and I read of Bill's passing. He had a zest for adventure, which was infectious. His warm smile, welcoming chuckle and keen interest in others always put people at ease. He will be missed. We remember fondly the wonderful sailing adventures we had. Our sincere condolences to Betty-Anne and his family.

Greg and Vera Gibault
Sep 25, 2019
Betty-Anne and Family,

My heart goes out to you on the loss of Bill. I will always remember his warm smile and good hearted nature. It was nice to see him a few months ago at a luncheon at St David's. May your memories hold much joy and love as you navigate the days ahead.

Heather (Toles)
Sep 25, 2019
I'm so sorry to hear of Bill's passing and would like to include sympathies from my mom, Jaen Edwards, as well. Bill took me out for my first sailboat ride every on his jolly boat in the early 60s. It was an unforgettable experience.
Sep 24, 2019
With sincerest condolences. Our families share such a long history together. The end of an era. Sharron Simpson