Obituary of William (Bill) Stewart

STEWART, William (Bill) D. August 26, 1945 – April 30, 2025 On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, William Stewart of Hairy Hill, Alberta passed away at the age of 79 years. Bill is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 42 years, Linda; children Russell (Roxanne), David (Tracy), Daryl (Joy), and Toni (Laurent); grandchildren Craig, Nicole (Andrew), Laurie (Gary), Blake, Grayson, Jordyn, Roland (Chalsey), Courtney, Cole (Aly) and Michael; along with ten great grandchildren; brother Bob (Darlene) and their family; sister Margaret (Ben) and their family. He was very involved in his community, and was well-known and respected, working hard to improve the status of the county in which he lived! He was a 4-H leader, Hairy Hill Elks member, a certified seed grower, County of Two Hills Councillor, certified electrician (supervisor), and his greatest love, other than his wife and family, was team roping and his beloved four-legged companion Belle. Bill was predeceased by his infant daughter Sheila; his parents Arthur and Margaurite; sister-in-law Deb; brothers-in-law Bob and Tim; stepson Ron; and his best friend and team roping partner Bill Ullery. A Celebration of Bill’s Life will be held on Friday, May 9, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hairy Hill Community Hall with Rev. Laureta Blondin officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the “The Lung Association of Alberta & NWT.” The family would like to thank the staff of the Norwood Care Centre – Third Floor; for the care and compassion given to Bill and the tremendous support provided for Linda.