William McGeachy

1918 - 1998  (80 years)

• Name	William McGeachy
  Born	17 May 1918	Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK
  Gender	Male
  Died	28 Nov 1998	Rimbey, Alberta, Canada
  	LACOMBE GLOBE Mr. William 'Bill' McGeachy of Rimbey, Alberta passed away peacefully at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre on November 28, 1998 at the age of 80 years. Bill was born on May 17, 1918 in Campbeltown, Scotland, the eighth child of Duncan and Mary McGeachy. He immigrated to Canada with his parents in March, 1927, at the age of eight years. Bill was a member of the Calgary Tank Corps and served his country in many parts of the world. He was united in marriage to Elsie Brown in 1946. Together with his brother-in-law, Elmer Brown, Bill owned and operated Rimbey Safety Service Shell Station and Bulk Dealership for 27 years. He loved his sports, but he especially loved his involvement with the Rimbey Lions Club and Lions International. Bill was a truly devoted Lions member, serving 44 years in perfect attendance. Bill's greatest joy was his family; and being special 'Uncle Bill' to many. He teased, consoled, listened, scolded and was always there for those who needed him. 'He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him' Bill will be lovingly remembered by his wife Elsie; and one daughter, Paddy Lynn McGeachy of Rimbey. He will also be lovingly remembered by two sisters, Flora Dewar of Vancouver, B.C. and Margaret Proudfoot of Rimbey; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives and close friends. Bill was predeceased by his parents, five brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held at the Rimbey United Church, Rimbey, Alberta on Saturday, December 5, 1998 at 11 a.m. with the Reverend Glen Simmons officiating. Cremation. If friends desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, Red Deer Unit, 4730A Ross Street, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 1X2 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation, #101, 5208-53 Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 5K2 or to the charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements for the Late William 'Bill' McGeachy entrusted to the care of Oberhammer Funeral Chapels Ltd., Rimbey, Alberta. Telephone (403) 843-4445. Posted on 1998-12-07
  Siblings	9 siblings
  1. John McGeachy,   b. 1903, Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK ,   d. Yes, date unknown
  2. Edward McGeachy,   b. 1905, Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK ,   d. 19 Aug 1972, Calgary, Alberta, Canada ,   m. Sarah
  3. Robert Armour McGeachy,   b. 24 Sep 1906, Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK ,   d. 25 Nov 1990, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada ,   m. Jessie Irene Ferguson (1930)
  4. Isabella McNeill McGeachy,   b. 1908, Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK ,   d. 8 Jun 1996, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada
  5. Mary McMichael McGeachy,   b. 15 Dec 1910, Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK ,   d. 12 Feb 1997, Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK ,   m. Archibald Scally; John Henry Proudfoot (1933)
  6. Flora McGeachy,   b. 11 Feb 1913, Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK ,   d. 31 Mar 2011, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada ,   m. George Dewar; Thomas Spink (1932)
  7. Duncan McGeachy,   b. 1916, Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK ,   d. 22 Dec 1992, Lacombe, Alberta, Canada ,   m. Vera Elona Moulton (1948)
  8. Margaret McGeachy,   b. 22 Mar 1920, Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK ,   d. 15 Apr 2007, Rimbey, Alberta, Canada ,   m. Cecil Proudfoot
  9. James McGeachy,   b. 19 Feb 1927, Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK ,   d. 26 Jun 1998, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada ,   m. Alice Harold
  Ancestors
  Patriarch & Matriarch	Duncan McGeachy,   b. Abt 1730, Scotland, UK ,   d. Yes, date unknown  (3 x Great Grandfather)  Mary McMichael  (Grandmother)
  Person ID	I12759	Clark
  Last Modified	14 Feb 2012

  
  

  Father	Duncan McGeachy,   b. 1880, Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK ,   d. 29 Oct 1969, Lacombe, Alberta, Canada  (Age 89 years)
  Mother	Mary Armour,   b. 1883, Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK ,   d. Dec 1945, Lacombe, Alberta, Canada  (Age 62 years)
  Family ID	F3652	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Wife	Elise Brown,   b. 8 Apr 1927, Bentley, Alberta, Canada ,   d. 11 Feb 2005, Rimbey, Alberta, Canada  (Age 77 years)
  Married	1 Jun 1946	Canada
  Last Modified	14 Feb 2012
  Family ID	F3664	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Born - 17 May 1918 - Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK  = Link to Google Earth