ELLIOTT William (Bill) Todd May 4 1944 - June 21 2006 Bill Elliott passed away quietly in his sleep sometime through the night between June 20 and June 21 2006. With his death being completely unexpected, he is lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his devoted mother, Vi Lester, his three sisters and their families; Clara (Harold), Penny (Lloyd), and Barbara (Sam), his five children; Brent, 26, (Odele), Jessie, 23, (Jeremy), Tammy, 38, (Chris), Carrie-Anne, 37, (Gary) and Deborah Lynn, 34. Bill's life was blessed with ten grandchildren Richard, Sarah, Candice (Tammy), Brice, Christopher, Aaron, Nathaniel, Jonathon, Moriah and Chantal (Carrie), and Dillon (Jessie) who will miss their grandfather throughout their lives. Bill will also be mourned by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, as well as great nieces, great nephews, many lifelong friends, friends and co-workers. Bill is predeceased by both his paternal and maternal grandparents, his father Todd Elliott, his younger brother Harry, and niece Teri. Every person whose life was touched by Bill knew that he was a man of strong principle who seldom left frustrations unexpressed. With his expertise in operating heavy equipment and specializing in the operation of backhoes, his work often kept him away from home but he worked the long hours to provide for his children. When home, he became mentor, counselor, and the kick in the butt when needed to not only his kids but others in the neighborhood providing what supports he could when needed. Bill absorbed knowledge through books, first-hand experience, and many conversations with many different people which made it possible for him to share long conversations with friends and family about a wide variety of historical and current events. An avid hunter and fisherman, he loved exploring the mountains, lakes and rivers of B.C. Though he spent the last years of his life in AB he was most happy in BC where most of his family and friends resided. Different thoughts and different memories for each one of us who knew you leave both smiles and aching hearts but you will stay because you are a part of each and every one of us. Good-bye for now, we'll catch ya' later, and we love you, always. Pastor Mark Brown will officiate a memorial service celebrating Bill's life at Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium on Tuesday June 27, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. Condolences can be forwarded to the family at www.parklandfuneralhome.com In living memory of Bill Elliott, a tree will be planted in the Parkland Memorial Tree Park.