Obituary of William Inch Gorrie

October 6, 1921 – March 4, 2018

William passed away at Mackenzie Place, Grande Prairie on March 4, 2018.  Dad was born in Scotland and came to Canada at the age of 2 with his parents, John & Nellie Gorrie, to a farm at Bear lake.  He attended Canuck School grades 1-8.  After completing his education, he worked for his dad and Rae Sears, where he met and married Doris Walker of Spirit River.

Shortly after, he joined the Army and was overseas for 3 ½ years and returned to Grande Prairie to make his home and start his family of four:  Fay (Albert), William,  Shirley (Chuck) Thibideau,  Mervin Gorrie, and Maurice (Phyllis) Gorrie. William worked in the lumber industry and was a Lifetime member of the Grande Prairie Legion.  He loved to play cards and was lucky too!  He also enjoyed camping with family and friends.

William leaves two brother; Alec & Isabel Gorrie, & Harold Gorrie, a sister, Betty Schank; 7 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.

A special thank you to Alec & Isabel Gorrie for your never- ending care of Dad and to the Legion members who helped with appointments, picked Dad up for cards and other functions.  Thank you to Dr. Renfree and staff at Mackenzie Place for your care and to relatives and friends for your help.

Memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 9615 102 Street, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 2T8, Royal Canadian Legion, 9912 101 Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 0X8 or to a charity of your choice.

A Celebration of Life for William will be held at the Legion, 9912 101 Avenue, Grande Prairie on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 11am with lunch to follow.

Dad will be laid to rest at the Veterans Cemetery in Grande Prairie.

Care entrusted to Bear Creek Funeral Home 780-830-7742 www.bearcreekfuneral.com