Obituary of William "Bill" Brown

William James "Bill" Brown was born on June 9, 1928 to George and Nellie Brown in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. William passed away peacefully in Big River, Saskatchewan, at the age of 83. Bill will be sadly missed by his partner Linda Halsall, his 5 Children; Donna Halsall, Glenn Brown, Darlene (Harley) Isbister, Lana Brown, and Debbie (John) de Winter; 14 grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren; his sister Lucille (Ed) LeClaire, of Shellbrook, Sk; one sister-in -law, Ellen Brown, of Ottawa ON, as well as numerous other relatives. Bill was predeceased by his parents, George and Nellie Brown, his brother, Glenn Brown, his sisters Pearl (Eric) Anderson, and Hazel (Doug) Johanson. The funeral service was held at the Big River Community Hall on Thursday, November 24, 2011 with Delores Beaulac officiating, and the Eulogy was given by Barry Moule. The honorary pallbearers were all relatives and friends who shared in Bill's life. The active pallbearers were Bill's grandsons and great grandsons; Dustin Brown, Jordan Isbister, Colten Brown, Daylon Adamson, and Brennan Halsall. The interment was held at the Big River Cemetery. Beau "Lac" Funeral Home Ltd. administered the funeral arrangements, and the family would like to thank them for their compassionate and professional service to the family in this time of loss. Bill touched many lives and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. We all have our special memories of Bill; Dad, Brother, Uncle, Grandfather, and Friend; and May we be comforted by remembering the special times. We will miss him, always. Memorial Donations in Bill's memory may be made to Lakewood Lodge Auxilliary. Condolences will be forwarded to the family. Delores Beaulac was entrusted with arrangements.