ZIMMER
Harold Billy Earl ~ Peacefully, at the Dulcina Hospice, Calgary, Alberta, on Wednesday, February 28, 2018, in his 81st year, Bill Zimmer. Beloved husband to Barbara (nee Ryckman). Loving father of Jim and Becky; of Calgary, Alberta, and Scott Zimmer and Terri Watson; of Woodstock, Ontario. Cherished by his grandchildren Joshua, Jennifer, Kayla, Cody, Zachary, Lainy, Katie and great-grandchildren Peyton, Taelynn and Jaxx Zimmer. Predeceased by his parents Ola and Clarence, brother Leonard and sister Mary Jane.
He was a caring, passionate and devoted husband, amazing dad, loving grandfather and great-grandfather, respected foreman, expert euchre player, and long-suffering Leafs fan. Bill attended Otterville public School & Norwich District High School. He was employed by the County of Oxford for 30 years, retiring in 1994 to Alberta with Barbara where they resided happily for close to 25 years.
Family and friends were received at the ARN-LOCKIE FUNERAL HOME, 45 Main Street West, Norwich, ON 519-863-3020, on Monday, March 5, 2018 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Funeral service was held at the funeral home, on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 11 am. Spring internment at the Norwich Cemetery. A celebration of Bill's life will be held in Calgary at a time to be arranged later.
Donations in memory of Bill can be made to Hospice Calgary at http://www.hospicecalgary.ca/page/donate.
Online condolences may be made at www.arn-lockiefuneralhome.com