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WILLIAM (BILL) RICHARD CAMPBELL
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WILLIAM (BILL) RICHARD CAMPBELL
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William R. Campbell. Bill, or “Willeye” among his friends, was always the life of the party and the person everyone wanted to be around.
He grew up in Winnipeg and was Lorriane and Leonard Campbell’s third child. He is survived by his wife Marr, son Morgan (Kaitlyn) and grandson Willliam along with his siblings, Dave (Pat) Campbell and Pat Reid as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He spent countless hours during his childhood playing hockey at the Crescentwood Community Centre. Bill continued playing throughout adulthood even after taking a puck to the face that resulted in dozens of stitches and a partially blind eye, albeit with a facemask afterwards! One of Bill’s hockey highlights was playing a match-up in Europe where his team was mistaken for team Canada and were therefore matched against the German national team; needless to say they did not win that game. Bill’s love for hockey extended beyond playing as he was an avid NHL fan and longtime season ticket holder of the Winnipeg Jets and Manitoba Moose.
Bill was also involved with the Winnipeg Blue Bomber football team as a past board member and part of a close group of friends that travelled to dozens of Grey Cups together.
A graduate from the University of Manitoba, Bill earned his Chartered Accounting degree and was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity where he formed many lifelong friendships. After doing an accounting internship where he had to count slaughtered beef inventory, Bill quickly realized that public accounting wasn’t for him so he began his entrepreneurial career with Thomas Rathwell LTD and then started his own business named CHC Sales.
With his marriage to Marr, who was the love of his life and lifelong partner, Morgan was born a couple years later. Bill embraced fatherhood playing numerous sports with Morgan along with coaching his hockey teams. Their bond developed further as Morgan grew older by sharing time together on the golf course and Bill would often caddie for him during tournaments. Bill would be first to admit that he probably didn’t teach Morgan much about the golf swing but his support was unwavering and he was always there to listen to every post round recap.
They had another bond through their love of music, especially The Rolling Stones and Bill took Morgan to his first concert to see them perform when he was only 11. From then on, Morgan and Bill attended many concerts together including a Tool concert that Bill never let us forget!
Golf became a central part of Bill’s life. He was a long-time member at St. Charles Country Club where he enjoyed weekly games with his Thursday Thrashers and other close friends during the Winnipeg summers. Some of Bill’s fondest golf memories were the recent father-son golf trips taken with Morgan and the Ringaerts where they would play fourball matches during the day to see who covered the nightly beverages.
Over the last few years, Bill embraced his new role as “Bampa” to his grandson William who was named in his honour. Bill was always making William laugh in as many ways as possible and loved reading him stories or throwing him around in the pool.
We will miss your smile, your crazy humour and all the love you had for us.
As per Bill’s wishes, there will be no funeral service. Instead, wherever you are, play Forever Young and have a R&C in his honour.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. Boniface Hospital Foundation or to the Bruce and Anne Oake Foundation.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 07, 2024
Condolences & Memories (9 entries)
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- by pure fate -- I was watching golf from the Plantation at Kapalua yesterday ( Bill and I played there in 2002 ) we were there on a business trip- I was an Ontario business partner and friend -- - for over 15 years -- we spent every business convention together in every major US city ( and yes I learned to love RC ) ** it felt like Willeye reached out yesterday and said remember the great times we had -- including the amazing turkey dinner Marr cooked in FL. using whatever pots and pans she could find !! Bill is and will always be "well remembered" in Waterloo Don and Deb Redman - Posted by: Don Redman (friend and business colleague ) on: Jan 06, 2025
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I didn’t know Bill well but our contact comes from get togethers with other friends at Victoria Beach. I only got to know him in the past couple of years but his death has really hit me. Marr, I’m really sorry you have to go through this. We’re too young to have to say goodbye to husbands and friends. My rum and coke days are behind me but I’ll be happy to toast you both with a glass of red wine. Bonnie Irving, the Vancouver contingent of Bill’s friends., - Posted by: Bonnie Irving (Friend) on: Dec 15, 2024
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Bill and I were best buddies through grade school and high school. Many fond memories of the two of us "scrimmaging" or playing "three-and-your-in" at Crescentwood in the dead of cold winter nights, wonderful times spent at Granny's cottage at Matlock, hours spent listening and singing to music, being part of a "fake" band (the "Elusives") to everyone's embarrassment but ours (Bill took the part of lead singer, needless to say a great imitation of Mick Jagger) and just goofy stuff that young boys do. He made my childhood better. Take the lead Willie, "Well, love is love and not fade away". Barry - Posted by: Barry Fick (Friend) on: Dec 10, 2024
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I was very sorry to hear this news. I knew Bill in high school and onward into our university years. Paul and I had great times together with Bill. Thinking of you Marr. Wendy Ritchie - Posted by: Wendy Ritchie (Friend) on: Dec 09, 2024
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Hello Marr and Morgan and Kaitlyn: I was so sad to hear of Bill’s passing. I am so sorry for your loss. Although it has been several years, I always remember Bill with fondness. He was always kind and always so happy. I see him now with his great smile and laugh. I know Joey had many good times with him. Sending you kind thoughts at this difficult time. Laurie Ringaert - Posted by: Laurie Ringaert (Friend) on: Dec 08, 2024
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There is not much anyone can say except for a fantastic things about an amazing guy!!! Bill was always the life of the party and loved by anyone who met him – – – – like many of you we all had our “ Willeye” stories – – – we had many trips to Europe, playing hockey, golf games in the summer and Jets games in the winter!!!! “ I was fortunate enough to join him with our tuxedos at the opening of the Manitoba Moose in 1996. It was a fun night.”Typical Billy. He truly will be missed by so many people and especially his wonderful son Morgan and his beautiful wife Marr. I’m so glad he had a chance to spend time with his little grandson – – – he was so proud rest in peace, my buddy. Love you. Siggi - Posted by: George Sigurdson (Buddy) on: Dec 07, 2024
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We couldn’t look at Bill’s picture today without smiling in the midst of such sadness. What a great friend Bill was! We will reflect on the many fun times we had together for years to come. Looking forward to the rum and coke at 5:00 today, listening to Forever Young and watching Marr’s dancing tribute! - Posted by: Karen and Dave Bieber (Friends) on: Dec 07, 2024
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I knew Bill through my friend Siggy. Even bought a fridge from him! His personality was too big to be an accountant! Gregarious, funny and always had a smile when he sat behind us at the BB games. I was sorry to learn that he was ill and passed away so suddenly. May his memory be a blessing to all his family and friends. - Posted by: Lorne Raber (Friend ) on: Dec 07, 2024
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Rest in peace Billy - A life well lived. God bless you and your family. Jeff Macoun - Posted by: Jeff macoun (Friend) on: Dec 07, 2024