In Loving Memory of

William David (Bill) Finlayson

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our father on January 28, 2005 at Providence Place, Moose Jaw.  A Memorial Reception will be held at the Prairie Oasis Tourist Complex, Room 44, Wednesday February 2, 2005 at 1:30 pm.  In lieu of flowers, donations will be gratefully accepted to the W.D.Finlayson Mortlach High School/SIAST Scholarship Fund, c/o W.J.Jones & Son Funeral Ltd.  In living memory of Bill, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W.J.Jones & Son Funeral Home.   

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Bernie Forbes - Victoria, BC: The Finlayson Family: Your dad's passing will be noted and felt by his former students, many of whom benefited from his teachings and guidance and went on to distinguished careers elsewhere.  His tenure in Mortlach High School earned him the highest respect.  The establishment of a local scholarship to honor him speaks for itself. Bill's active participation in local sports and enlistment in the RCAF reaffirmed his strong support for community and his country at war. His ambition to become a grain farmer encouraged him to purchase a 320 acre farm west of Mortlach.  His efforts to convert this rock pile into a waving field of golden grain was perhaps his greatest challenge.  This was made more difficult as he attempted to keep the old John Deere tractor and number one son working at the same time.  The tractor was more dependable!The thoughts of Vonnie, myself and the family are with you this day.   Bernie.

Ron & Connie Forbes - Red Deer, AB: Sorry to hear of Uncle Bills passing, I have a lot of good memories of him at the farm and family gatherings. He was a great uncle.   Ron  Forbes

Patti and Dave Gamble - Innisfail, Alberta:  The Finlayson Family We send our deepest sympathy in the loss of Uncle Bill. Lots of good warm memories of sitting around Cam's kitchen table. I wish we all could be there as a family. Love, Patti

Joanne McCormick - Calgary, AB: JoAnn & Family; Please know that my brother Pat and I pass along our deepest sympathy to you at this sad time.  We will remember your Father with fondness. You are in our thoughts & prayers.

Andy  Cathy Anderson - Regina, SK: Bill was a great colleague, mentor & friend during my time at STI.  Cathy and I were sorry to hear of his death and extend our best wishes to the family at this time of sadness

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