Alphaeus William WILLISON

WILLISON-Alphaeus William passed away in his sleep at Echo Lodge, Fort Qu'Appelle, SK on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at the age of 102. Alph was born in Qu'Appelle, SK on October 4, 1906. He is predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth Bessie in 2004; his oldest son, Kenneth in 1997; siblings, Dorothy (Bert) Laughland, Joe (Pearl), Bill, Fred (Betty) and Jack; Alph is survived by his sons, David (Evelyn) ,Winnipeg, Stuart (Gloria), Regina; grandchildren, Shelly (Darren), Tim (Landis), Jeff (Barbara), Nancy, Kelly, Chera (Blaine), Jolene (Chad); 8 greatgrandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; daughter-in-law, Jeanette (Ron) Sayers; sister, Mary Stickle; sisters-in-law, Alice, Olive and Helen as well as many wonderful nieces and nephews. Alph farmed all his life (4 miles west of Qu'Appelle), was successful at his trade, took pride in his work ethic and was very community minded. For a number of years he was the telephone repair man in the Vernon District. Later in life dad and mom went on many trips with friends to Europe, United States and throughout Canada. He loved being with his family and enjoyed socializing with his friends. A Celebration of Alph's Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 17, 2008 at the Qu'Appelle Lions Hall, Qu'Appelle, SK with Pastor Jo Mader officiating followed by a private family interment at the Qu'Appelle Cemetery, Qu'Appelle, SK. Flowers are gratefully declined, friends so wishing may make donations to the Lions Hall in Qu'Appelle, SK. Paragon Funeral Services entrusted with arrangements. 359-7776 Published in the Regina Leader-Post on 11/14/2008