Bill Robinson
1924-10-11 2010-09-05
ROBINSON, Joseph William "Bill" 1924 - 2010
Bill was born in Kerrobert, Saskatchewan on October 11, 1924 and died in Saskatoon on September 5, 2010.
Bill is survived by his wife Nadine; his children Susan, Stewart, Andrea, Peter, Katherine; six grandchildren, and his sister Jeanette. He is also survived by his three stepsons Bryant, Doug and Cameron Bogren and families.
Bill attended Bedford Road Collegiate Institute and upon graduation joined the Royal Canadian Air Force, learning to fly Lancaster bombers prior to the end of the war. When the war ended Bill attended the University of Saskatchewan, attaining his Chemical Engineer's degree with distinction. He obtained his MBA from Harvard University, and a Certificate in Linguistics at Sorbonne, Paris.
Bill and Nadine travelled extensively and returned to Saskatoon in 1998. Spending their winters in Southern California. Bill remained active on many different Boards and Organizations until his death. You would always find Bill in front of his computer or reading his Economist.
Nadine wishes to thank the Palliative Care doctors and nurses for their great care and kindness. A special thanks to Cheetham's Pharmacy for their great service and compassion. Nadine also wishes to thank the Home Service Palliative Care Nurses, especially Donna, for their support and love. At Bill's request there will be no Funeral Services. Memorial donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit at St. Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon. Arrangements have been entrusted to Prairie View Crematorium.
Bill was born in Kerrobert, Saskatchewan on October 11, 1924 and died in Saskatoon on September 5, 2010.
Bill is survived by his wife Nadine; his children Susan, Stewart, Andrea, Peter, Katherine; six grandchildren, and his sister Jeanette. He is also survived by his three stepsons Bryant, Doug and Cameron Bogren and families.
Bill attended Bedford Road Collegiate Institute and upon graduation joined the Royal Canadian Air Force, learning to fly Lancaster bombers prior to the end of the war. When the war ended Bill attended the University of Saskatchewan, attaining his Chemical Engineer's degree with distinction. He obtained his MBA from Harvard University, and a Certificate in Linguistics at Sorbonne, Paris.
Bill and Nadine travelled extensively and returned to Saskatoon in 1998. Spending their winters in Southern California. Bill remained active on many different Boards and Organizations until his death. You would always find Bill in front of his computer or reading his Economist.
Nadine wishes to thank the Palliative Care doctors and nurses for their great care and kindness. A special thanks to Cheetham's Pharmacy for their great service and compassion. Nadine also wishes to thank the Home Service Palliative Care Nurses, especially Donna, for their support and love. At Bill's request there will be no Funeral Services. Memorial donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit at St. Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon. Arrangements have been entrusted to Prairie View Crematorium.