Obituary of William Golling

A memorial folder from the funeral service may be printed under the "Memories" tab, then choose "Memorial Program". William Golling was born on February 28, 1925 to Joseph and Elizabeth (nee Hass) Golling on the family homestead in the Grayson district of Saskatchewan. Bill as he was known by all was the youngest of nine children. He received his education at the Grayson Public School and later attended Farrell School. Due to his father's failing health, Bill stayed on the farm to help and work with his family. His only other employment was to work for other farmers to help out with his father's expenses. At the age of eighteen Bill was bedridden with Rheumatic Fever for a year. He recovered well and continued farming for his parents. At the age of twenty - five he met and later married Elizabeth (Betty) Stradeski. Bill and Betty were united in marriage on November 7, 1949 at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Grayson. On September 25th their first son Rodney Charles was born. October 19, 1954 their second son Sidney William was born and on March 2, 1956 their daughter Jocelyn Marie came along. Three foster children were chosen into the family; Raymond Barber, Nancy and Shirley Bradtka all at infant ages. Bill was a farmer all of his life, besides his own farming, he did custom stone picking with his new stone picker and new 1965 Massey 90 (which is still in use). In winter he did snow clearing for everyone. He enjoyed fishing with his brother-in-law Carl Stradeski, friend, Lenny Schlecter and best buddy Herman Bisch. He loved and took pride in the cabin at Melville Beach and especially loved to take his children and grand-children fishing, water-skiing or just boating. He always attended his son, Sid's ball and hockey games and later took great pride in watching his grandson play hockey and baseball trying to attend all of the games. In 1980 Bill and Betty moved to Yorkton and made it their home. Bill's health later declined and in December 2006 he entered the Yorkton and District Nursing Home where he lived until his passing on Friday, September 4, 2009. He was eighty-four years of age. Bill will always be remembered for being a very kind, generous and compassionate person. He was always ready and willing to help anyone in need. Bill attended church regularly and visited with the sick and elderly. He was always a very friendly social person. Bill loved to attend dances and parties. Bill was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Elizabeth; his five sisters, Margaret Schlecter, Katherine Kammer, Annie Parisloff, Betty Carson and Mary Fuchs; two brothers, Frank in infancy and Joe; his eldest son, Rodney Charles in 1962, his foster son Ray Barber in 1982 and his grandson Colton Lee in 2007. He leaves to cherish and celebrate his life his faithful wife of 59 years and 10 months, Betty; his son, Sid (Donna) Golling; his daughters, Jocelyn MacDonald (Ken Zimmer), Nancy (Don) Beuchert, and Shirley (Glen) Sundquist; grandchildren, Kent Golling, Derek MacDonald (Cryssy Ford), Neil MacDonald, David (Diane) Bradka and Shawn, Crystal and Jason Sundquist; great-grandchildren, Raven, Wyatt, Kaylee and Ella; one sister, Helen Wachter; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Service Information Tuesday, September 8th, 2009 11:00am, St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church Interment Details St. Mary's Parish Cemetery - Grayson