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Donald GILLIES

February 4, 2008

GILLIES Donald William "Bill" Sept. 11, 1958 - Jan. 27, 2008 Bill passed away suddenly at his home in Lacombe. He apprenticed at Harley's Auto Body and got his Auto Body Interprovincial Certificate. He rebuilt many cars and trucks, especially his 1965 Mustang Fast Back and his 1964 Comet Caliente 2 door hardtop. He then went to work as an appraiser for Parkland Appraisal. The automotive industry was his passion and pride. Bill has been disabled since 1998 suffering from severe spinal disc deterioration and had severe pain and depression. He leaves to mourn his mother Mrs. Donna J. Hauer and his brother Garry Brooks Gillies, also his step-father Mr. Laverne Hauer plus and extended family and many friends. A private family service will be held from Wilson's Funeral Chapel Lacombe. Interment will follow in the Tees Cemetery. If friends desire memorial contributions may be made to the S.P.C.A. 4505 - 77 St. Red Deer, AB T4P 2J1. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to: wfch@telusplanet.net (Subject Gillies). WILSON'S FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM serving Central Alberta with locations in Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of the arrangements. 403-782-3366 or 403-843-3388 "A Caring Family, Caring For Families" www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca