William Thomas Gander
December 22, 1934 - June 25, 202
As published in the July 7, 2025 World-Spectator
Bill passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at the age of 90 years old.
He was married to Linda Gander of Spy Hill for 55 years. He had two brothers, Robert and Ron and one sister, Mary. Mary is the only one left and she lives in Saskatoon.
He came to Canada with his parents from England where they bought a homestead in the Rocanville area. Bill got his journeyman in carpentry and started up a business of his own. He loved to make furniture and was good at it.
He joined with his father-in-law Elmer Andrew of Spy Hill, and he went into farming with Elmer as well. They were a two-some and did many jobs together. Bill and Elmer retired in 1989, but Bill kept up with making furniture and smaller jobs.
He loved to bowl and golf, but after heart issues had to give these up. He went to the Esterhazy Care Home in August 2023.
I could not care for him at home as he had lost the use of his legs.
He took part in most of the games at the care home and always liked to win.
He leaves behind his wife Linda of 55 years of marriage and his cat Elly May.
If friends so desire donations may be made to:
Angels of Hope Animal Rescue Inc.
Box 1212, Esterhazy SK S0A 0X0
Tel: 1-306-745-7100
Web: http://angelsofhopeanimalrescue.com
Or Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Web: https://www.saskspca.ca/
Condolences may be shared with family by visiting www.braendlebrucefs.ca
Braendle-Bruce Funeral Service, Russell (204-773-2474) in care of arrangements.
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