William Dyer

Obituary of William Robinson Dyer

December 2, 1934 - Banff, Alberta

August 30, 2024 - Calgary, Alberta

 

William (Bill) Dyer beloved husband of Rose Dyer, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024, at the age of 89 years.

 

Bill was born in Banff, AB, on December 2, 1934.  His family moved to Calgary in 1945.  At the age of ten, Bill met the girl next door but he had to wait until 1959 to marry her.  Bill and Rose celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in May of this year.     

 

Bill attended the University of Idaho on a golf scholarship where he studied Entomology. Later he graduated from the University of Alberta with a degree in Dentistry. 

 

Bill was an avid golfer, spending many a day on the links with his lifelong friends.  He golfed right up to the age of 87 years.

 

Bill enjoyed many hobbies including tropical fish, stamp and coin collecting, model trains and most of all restoring Austin Minis. He loved to visit the mountains and Jasper in particular.  He enjoyed camping and fishing.

 

Bill is survived by his wife Rose, his three sons and a daughter-in-law; Rob who resides in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Dave, and Trish of Calgary, AB,  and Ken who resides in Shanghai, China. William was predeceased by his parents Norman and Elsie. 

 

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Bill’s family here.

 

In living memory of William (Bill) Dyer, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, AB T2S 2L5, Telephone: 403-243-8200.



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