| William Shelfantook |
March 10, 1946 - April 6, 2007 |
William (Bill) Shelfantook passed away Friday, April 6, 2007.
He was born March 10, 1946 in Fort Frances, Ont. to wonderful parents, Frances and Bill Senior.
He leaves to mourn his beloved wife, Nora (Geddes); daughter, Lainy (Dan Abbott); sons, Warren (Jamie) and Bryan; as well as his most cherished grandchildren, Berkley, Finley, and Vanna.
Also left to mourn his loss are his 93-year-old mother, Frances; sister, Linda (Guy); brother, Lynn (Linda); mother-in-law, Annie Geddes; and many nieces and nephews.
He also will be deeply missed by a large circle of extended family, friends, and cat “Keesa.”
Bill was predeceased by his baby boy, Neal Michael in 1980, and his father, Bill Sr., in 1984.
Bill’s greatest pride and joy was in being a husband, father, and Papa. Time spent with family was never long enough. He loved making big family meals and appreciated it when his kids made it home.
He adored his three little grandchildren, and lived for the sound of their laughter and their hugs.
He was schooled in Fort Frances until he went to university in 1964. He graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in chemical engineering in 1970.
Upon graduation, Bill largely devoted his career to the development of oilsands technology. He was considered a pioneer in the area of Froth Treatment and is named on both Canadian and U.S. patents.
He was a man that truly derived satisfaction from his work and took enormous pride in doing everything well.
He also was an avid runner, finishing four marathons, which is a testament to his great will and determination. He always had his next race on his mind and often would tell us how many miles he had on a pair of running shoes.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, April 14, 2007 at 11 a.m., with viewing starting at 10 a.m., at Hainstock’s Funeral Home and Crematorium (9810 34th Ave., Edmonton, Alta.)
In memory of Bill, donations may be made to the Cross Cancer Institute or to his grandchildren’s education fund at the service.
The family would like to thank Dr. Fenton and Dr. Follett of the Cross Cancer Institute and Dr. Amigo, as well as the rest of the staff at the Grey Nun’s Palliative Care Unit.
He was born March 10, 1946 in Fort Frances, Ont. to wonderful parents, Frances and Bill Senior.
He leaves to mourn his beloved wife, Nora (Geddes); daughter, Lainy (Dan Abbott); sons, Warren (Jamie) and Bryan; as well as his most cherished grandchildren, Berkley, Finley, and Vanna.
Also left to mourn his loss are his 93-year-old mother, Frances; sister, Linda (Guy); brother, Lynn (Linda); mother-in-law, Annie Geddes; and many nieces and nephews.
He also will be deeply missed by a large circle of extended family, friends, and cat “Keesa.”
Bill was predeceased by his baby boy, Neal Michael in 1980, and his father, Bill Sr., in 1984.
Bill’s greatest pride and joy was in being a husband, father, and Papa. Time spent with family was never long enough. He loved making big family meals and appreciated it when his kids made it home.
He adored his three little grandchildren, and lived for the sound of their laughter and their hugs.
He was schooled in Fort Frances until he went to university in 1964. He graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in chemical engineering in 1970.
Upon graduation, Bill largely devoted his career to the development of oilsands technology. He was considered a pioneer in the area of Froth Treatment and is named on both Canadian and U.S. patents.
He was a man that truly derived satisfaction from his work and took enormous pride in doing everything well.
He also was an avid runner, finishing four marathons, which is a testament to his great will and determination. He always had his next race on his mind and often would tell us how many miles he had on a pair of running shoes.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, April 14, 2007 at 11 a.m., with viewing starting at 10 a.m., at Hainstock’s Funeral Home and Crematorium (9810 34th Ave., Edmonton, Alta.)
In memory of Bill, donations may be made to the Cross Cancer Institute or to his grandchildren’s education fund at the service.
The family would like to thank Dr. Fenton and Dr. Follett of the Cross Cancer Institute and Dr. Amigo, as well as the rest of the staff at the Grey Nun’s Palliative Care Unit.
