Parcourez la nécrologie de William Voort Thursday December 14th 2023 résidant dans la province Manitoba pour le détail des funérailles
William (Bill) Voort passed away peacefully on December 14, 2023, after struggling with health issues for a number of years. He was 85 years old.
Bill was born on August 15, 1938, in Nijverdal, Netherlands, to parents Hendrick (Henk) and Gerritje (Gerry) Voort.
Bill and his family emigrated from Holland to Canada, when Bill was fifteen, and the family settled in Lethbridge AB. After graduating high school as an accomplished student, Bill joined the military and studied Engineering at Royal Military College in Kingston, ON. Bill went on to a career in the Canadian Armed Forces, serving in Canada (Ottawa ON, Bagotville QC, Kingston ON, and Winnipeg MB) and in Germany (4-Wing and Lahr). In 1980, at the rank of Major, Bill retired from the military and began a second career at Bristol Aerospace, in Winnipeg, where he worked until his retirement.
Not one to be idle in retirement, Bill immediately started volunteering at Grace Hospital, greeting patients and families. He also served on a number of advisory boards regarding patient care. He was awarded Volunteer of the Year for his dedication.
Bill had a strong but quiet faith, and was an active member of Westwood Presbyterian Church, where he served as an elder for over twenty years. He was an avid stamp collector and bird-watcher. In the warmer months, Bill spent countless hours in his beloved backyard. His immaculate lawn and gardens were his pride and joy. In his retirement, he also enjoyed travelling the world with family and friends.
Bill was proud of his Dutch heritage. Dropjes (salty licorice, that only a true Dutchman can like), Dutch pastries, and a good cup of coffee were always on hand in the Voort household. Speculaas, oliebollen and pannenkoeken were also favorites. Of course, there was always nutmeg on the beans (a tradition that has not been carried on by his children).
Bill is survived by his loving wife, Brenda, and his children: Carolyn (Melissa), Al (Janine), and Chris (Melanie) and grandchildren: Liam (Janelle), Tianna (Marissa), Hayley (Christian), Ireland (Ryan) and Dawson. Bill is also survived by his sister, Hennie, and brothers, Joe and John. Bill was predeceased by his first wife, Ann, his father, Hendrick, mother, Gerritje, and brother, Tony.
Four years after the death of Ann, Bill married Brenda, and very much enjoyed spending time with her family, including children: Jason (Allyson), Scott (Jacquelin); and grandchildren: Jaxx, Charlee, Nova, and Olen.
Despite his deteriorating health over the past few years, Bill kept a positive outlook and enjoyed the small things he was able to do. The grace and humour he exhibited, even to his last days of life, is a testament to his unfailing character.
Bill, you are loved and will be greatly missed.
Many thanks to the health care staff at Concordia for their care and support in Bill’s last days.
In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to Compassion Canada (www.compassioncanada.ca) or to Westwood Presbyterian Church (www.westwoodpc.ca).
Thursday December 14th 2023
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Décès pour la Ville: Oakbank, Province: Manitoba
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