Bill Waterworth

Dad was born in Banff on March 19, 1922 to Fred and Olive Waterworth. Dad spent his life in Banff in the mountains that he so dearly loved. Dad enlisted in the RCAF in 1940 to serve his country. He trained in England and flew in 33 missions before being shot down over France, spending 3 years as a prisoner of war in a Stalag camp. He survived The Forced March before finally coming home. When he returned to Banff he met and married the love of his life Bernice Wilson, together they raised three daughters Lynn (Fred. Pratt of Ottawa, Bunty (Richard) Allan of Creston, BC, Christie Wilson (Jack Potman) of Banff. Dad loved fishing and spent many hours at Marble Canyon and many other mountain lakes and streams, never missing to hook a few. As a young fellow Dad played hockey in town, whether at the arena, on lakes, rivers and street hockey by his home on Rabbit Street. Dad also loved golf and was an honorary member at the Banff Springs Golf Club. For many years he hosted Thursday Rotary golf and many tournaments. Dad was an active volunteer for many groups in Banff and served on the Chamber of Commerce, The Rotary Club and was a 65 year veteran member of the Legion. Dad is survived by his sister Marjorie Goodman of Vancouver, sadly missed by his 5 grandchildren; Marnie (Aaron) Sands, Stephen (Christina), Gillian & Warren Pratt and Kimberley Grams and 1 great grandson, Seth Sands and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Bern (Wilson), his sister Florence White, his grandson Sean Frackleton. A Memorial service was held on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009. In lieu of flowers, donations accepted by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta # 200 - 119 14 Street NW., Calgary, Alberta T2N 1Z6.

Services provided by Russ Reynolds and Bow River Funeral Service.