KNUTSON, William (Bill) George
May 9, 1926 – Feb. 9, 2012

Bill passed away peacefully on Feb. 9, 2012 at Hospice House in Kelowna at the age of 85 years.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Helen, his children Bill (Marina), Alan, Janet Dillon (Terry), and his cherished grandchildren: Christopher, Jessica, Vanessa, Charlotte, Ainsley, Braelyn, and Caigan.

A resident of Kelowna since 1953 and a Chartered Accountant for over 50 years, Bill contributed generously to his community. He was a member of numerous volunteer groups, serving in many roles including president of the Gyro Club of Kelowna, the Kelowna Jaycees, and the local Chamber of Commerce. He also spent many volunteer hours assisting with the organization of Kelowna’s minor sports teams and tournaments. He loved to golf and was a member of the Kelowna Golf & Country Club since 1961.

Bill’s sense of humour and unfailing good nature will be missed and long remembered by his family and many friends.

A memorial service will be held at St. Michael’s Anglican Cathedral, 608 Sutherland Ave in Kelowna at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Central Okanagan Hospice Association – Hospice House, 2035 Ethel Street, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 2Z6 or the Canadian Cancer Society (Kelowna Branch), 202-1835 Gordon Drive, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 3H5.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.

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