Obituary of Adolf Francis "Bill" Van Parys

VAN PARYS - Adolf Francis Van Parys, known as Bill to family and friends, beloved husband of Ethel Van Parys passed away quietly the night of December 12, 2018 in the Yorkton Hospital. He was born June 23, 1927 in Collacott Subdivision to Joe & Katie (nee Burant). Bill worked in Erwood cutting wood for 2 years then off to Canada Packers in Winnipeg for half a year, back to Yorkton and worked at Ball Cartage for half a year, later at Yorkton Cartage for half a year. He started at Dominion Fruit in 1954. This business was bought out by Weston's and he continued to work there for 33 years until he was 60. In January 1950 he met his wife Ethel Johnson. They were wed on September 20, 1950 in St. Andrew's Church in Yorkton. This marriage was blessed with five children; Elizabeth (Chuck), Brent (Shelley), Shannon (Wayne), Sheldon (Teri Lynn) and Lynette. His grandchildren Chauncey (Amber), Dana (Chris), Adam (Teigan), Tyler, Caitlyn, Danielle, Lacey, Jenna; great grandchildren Sage, Kaylie, Skylar, Keaton and Daisy. He was an avid golfer during his younger years, loved camping, gardening and loved animals. Bill was predeceased by his parents Joe and Katie, daughter Lynette, in laws Robert and Ruth Johnson, sisters Patricia, Alice, Rita, Rose Ann and brothers Arthur, Robert and Edwin. Fondly remembered by sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, many nieces & nephews, neighbors & friends. Bill will be remembered for a kind, gentle and energetic man. His family and friends will miss him dearly. The Funeral Service was held on Monday, December 17, 2018 at Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Shelly Morris, Certified Celebrant officiating. Included in the service were musical selections, "Go Rest High on That Mountain" by Vince Gill, "You Are My Sunshine" by Wilf Carter and "In The Garden" by Anne Murray. Reflections of Bill's life were shared by daughter Liz. The interment followed in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Brent Van Parys, Sheldon Van Parys, Wayne Senchuk, Chuck Jones, Chauncey Van Parys and Adam Jones serving as the casket bearers. Memorials in memory of Bill may be made to the Yorkton S.P.C.A. as gifts of remembrance. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com Service Details. Service When: Monday, December 17th, 2018 1:30pm Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK Interment Location: Yorkton City Cemetery Address: King St. East YORKTON, SK