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WILLIAM HARVEY WINDSOR

Born: Mar 05, 1947

Date of Passing: Apr 20, 2012

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WILLIAM HARVEY WINDSOR Peacefully on Friday, April 20, 2012, Bill passed away surrounded by his family. Bill was predeceased by an infant sister and his parents Harvey in 1974, and Kay in 2001. Left to mourn Bill's passing are; his loving wife Florence (Catellier); sons David, of Mackenzie B.C.; Steve (Michelle) of Swan River, MB; grandchildren Nadine (Dallas); Rex (Arianna), Cole, Tori, Emily, Aaron, and William; great-grandchildren Jaysen, Anna, Jonathan and Kohen; sisters Beverley (Bob) Hooper and Lorraine (Ken) Iees-Finnigan. Whipper, as he was known by everyone who knew him, was born on March 5, 1947, in Pine Falls, MB, to parents Harvey and Kay Windsor. He received his education at Pine Falls School and the latter part of his high school education at Notre Dame in Wilcox, SK. After returning to Manitoba and starting an electrical apprenticeship, he married Florence Catellier on September 28, 1968. Making their home in Winnipeg for the next three years they welcomed two children, David James in 1970, and Steven William in 1971. Upon attaining his Journeyman status he moved his family back to Pine Falls to work for a local contractor, and then for himself as the proprietor of Windsor Electric, and finally taking a job as a Maintenance Electrician at the local paper mill in 1982, where he retired in 2001. Bill was very passionate about his interests. He played and coached senior hockey with the Paper Kings and then later on with the Ol' Kings. He also coached his boys in minor hockey. He was an avid supporter of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers as well as a Season Ticket Rep for the region. He organized bus trips to the games and attended Grey Cups in many cities. While recovering from a hockey injury in the early 1980s he took up knife making, at which he became very prolific. He then took up duck carving for which he also had a natural talent. Bill loved to dance and both he and Flo learned how to two-step and started a country dance night in Pine Falls, teaching anyone who was interested. Bill also started to compete in this area, taking part in several competitions both local and out of province. Always interested in hot rods, Bill purchased a project car, a 1940 Pontiac which he planned to work on after retirement, even building a new shop for this purpose, and when he retired in 2001, he began his new full-time job of working on the hot rod. He was very proud of this car and drove it everywhere, including Texas where he and Flo spent their winters at Pine to Palm in Weslaco, TX. He was just putting the finishing touches on a second one, a 1940 Ford, at the time of his passing. Bill also loved to hunt ducks and geese and in 34 years, never missed the annual fall goose hunt in Petersfield with his hunting buddies. Bill left his imprint on everyone he met, and the friendships he made along the way are too numerous to count. When he was your friend you certainly knew it, because of how thoughtful he was. He was also passionate about his family and the love he had for them was very evident. He would phone his boys twice weekly just to get the update on what was new with them and their families. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Pine Falls Hospital for their care and compassion. Rosary will be said at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 24, 2012, with Funeral Service following at 2:00 p.m. at Notre Dame du Laus Parish, Powerview, MB. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. SOBERING FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM, Beausejour 268-3510 or MB Toll Free 1-877-776-2220 www.soberingfuneralchapel.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 23, 2012

Condolences & Memories (17 entries)

  • my pop was my best friend. loved that so much people liked him. Will miss him till the day i die. then we Will have a beer together. - Posted by: Dave Windsor (son) on: Jan 02, 2013

  • i may have met william when I was a kid. I rarely hear about windsor relatives. would like to see pic of hotrods. drove past mackenzie jct today. - Posted by: norm windsor (harvey was my uncle my father was bert) on: Jun 10, 2012

  • I met Bill through hockey down in Texas. I did not know Bill for too many years, but he was the kind of guy you just liked immediately. His sense of humour on the ice and after the games will be missed. If they play hockey in heaven, I am sure that Bill is on the team. I sent out a message to the other team members informing them of Bill's passing. I received a reply back from Jay Kure. Jay ran the hockey pro shop at the Texas rink. In Jay's words, "My dear Wipper. Your smile lit the shop up every winter as I looked forward to your visits. Your love for the game, my kids and the rest of the gang, will always be a great reminder to me of your wonderful character. The greatness of your spirit has changed my life. I miss you dear friend...Love always. Jay" - Posted by: Brian Johnson (Texas Trailer Trash Hockey Club) on: Apr 26, 2012

  • A good friend and teammate, will be missed - Posted by: Bob and Judy Vanrobaeys (friends) on: Apr 26, 2012

  • I liked Whipper the firt time I met him and really enjoyed working with him. We worked and partied in Pine Falls, and he always brought a smile to my face! Thank you Bill! - Posted by: Mark Petursson (Friend and Co-worker) on: Apr 24, 2012

  • We were very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. His sense of humour will be missed by all of us who knew him at pine to palm. Condolences to Flo and the family. - Posted by: john and linda lunny (friend) on: Apr 24, 2012

  • Had many good times with Bill, playing hockey and sharing "yarns" at our tail-gate parties in the arena parking lot after each game. He had to be a "good guy", after all he was a Leafs fan. My sympathy Flo. My thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Wayne Burke (Hockey buddy in Texas) on: Apr 24, 2012

  • Such sad news of Bill's death. My condolences to Florence and family. Years ago at family gatherings, young Bill was overwhelmed and teased by his older female cousins, but as I recall he remained cheerful and smiling. Bon voyage, Bill - Posted by: Nora Sharpe (cousin) on: Apr 24, 2012

  • Remember meeting for coffee in S'toon.. Unfortunately did not know your family all that well, but wish to send condolences at this time.. Lorraine, Bev and Florence and families. Kae always spoke with pride when speaking of her family. Take care of each other. - Posted by: Joan Laewetz (Laewetz - kin) on: Apr 24, 2012

  • We will miss you at Pine to Palm and especially on the ice with the Trailer Trash Hockey club. We know you will now be skating with Tim Horton and Syl Apps of your beloved Leafs. Our deepest sympathy to Flo and all Bill's family - Posted by: Wayne & Nancy Hawrysh (Friend) on: Apr 24, 2012

  • Remembering Bill at the Devil's Lake car show with Bill telling jokes (with his silver hair hat) and everyone around laughing hysterically. Bill just kept rolling out the jokes. I could not figure how he could remember them all. Ron & Darlene Baxter - Posted by: Ron Baxter (Friend) on: Apr 24, 2012

  • A REAL GOOD FRIEND WHO TOOK GREAT PRIDE IN HIS FAMILY A TRUE SPORTSMAN WHO WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM , ESPECIALLY THE TRAILER TRASH HOCKEY CLUB OF TEXAS - Posted by: BOB & JUDY VANROBAEYS (FRENDS) on: Apr 23, 2012

  • GREAT GUY & A GREAT WINGER. WE WILL MISS YOU ON " THE TRAILER TRASH CLUB " DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL YOUR FAMILY. - Posted by: "DIXIE" JIM DIXON (FRIEND & HOCKEY BUDDYGREAT) on: Apr 23, 2012

  • Great memories of visiting Auntie Florence and Uncle Bill in Pine Falls. My favorite memory was when he took us out on waterskis. You will be missed for your sense of humour and your zest for life. God bless Auntie Florence and family. - Posted by: Lucille (Groot) Savaria, Edmonton, Alberta (Neice) on: Apr 23, 2012

  • Will miss you on this years hunt, but will be thought of as we head to the field and gaze to the stars. Bye Whipper - Posted by: Ken Piszczek (Hunting buddy and Friend) on: Apr 23, 2012

  • We were enroute to southern Ont. when we heard of Whip's passing and are so sorry that we will be unable to attend the service on Tuesday. Our deepest sympathy Flo and family, Bev and Lorraine. Bill will be missed for so many reasons, but his wonderful sense of humour leaves us all with many happy memories. - Posted by: Bob & Lynda Seguin (Friends) on: Apr 23, 2012

  • We will miss his wit and someone to tease about his beloved Leafs. Rest easy friend. - Posted by: Joe Maloney and Betty Edkins (Friends from Weslaco and Manitoba) on: Apr 23, 2012

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