Avis de décès de William Thacker

THACKER William George Ernest With great sadness we announce the death of William Thacker, born in Mission, BC, January 20th, 1984. William died in Whitecourt, Alberta, Wednesday May 27, 2009, doing what he loved and rejoicing in his creator's fresh air. William was a loving son, brother and friend. He is predeceased by his sister Pam and his paternal grandparents Dorothy and Herbert. He is survived by his mother Julie (Victoria), father George (Chilliwack) and sister Valerie (Ottawa), maternal grandparents Ernie and Evelyn Anweiler (Nanaimo), and numerous Aunts, Uncles, cousins and friends. William is remembered as an outstanding Sea Cadet in Prince George, an enthusiastic student at Selkirk College in Castlegar, and as a member of many groups in Victoria including Island Riders, VCKC, Commissionaires and VFGPA. Wherever he lived, William participated in life wholeheartedly. In addition to formal groups, he enjoyed creating art, communing with nature, talking with and helping whoever was around him. All who cared about William are invited to a Memorial service at Cadboro Bay United Church, 2625 Arbutus Road, Victoria, BC on Saturday, June 6th at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of purchased flowers, please make a donation to the William Thacker Memorial Bursary at Selkirk College Development, 820 Tenth Street, Nelson B.C. with memo: William Thacker. Condolences can be sent to Cadboro Bay Church or to william.memories@gmail.com. William enjoyed the abundance of wild and tame flowers in Victoria so you are welcome to bring a handful of these to his service. Internment service will be held at Carmen Cemetery on Promontory Road in Chilliwack, BC on Monday, June 8th at 2:00 p.m.