We regret to advise of the death of Corporal William "Bill" Gary Steel, CD (Ret’d) of Shellbrook, SK on Tuesday, 2 October 2018 at the age of 75 years.
Bill was born in Moose Jaw, SK. He served with the Toronto Highlanders Regiment for a year before joining the Royal Canadian Engineers in February of 1962. He served until August 1976 as a Heavy Equipment Operator. After leaving the Army, he settled in Shellbrook, SK.
Bill was a Life Member of the Shellbrook Branch of The Royal Canadian Legion and had served as President. In 2005, during the Year of The Veteran, Bill was presented a commendation by the Minister of Veterans Affairs in Ottawa. In that same year, he received the Saskatchewan Centennial Medal that was awarded for contributions to the community and to the province through leadership, voluntarism, community involvement and outstanding personal achievements.
In accordance with Bill’s wishes, there will not be a funeral service. Family and friends wishing to send online condolences are welcome to visit the Funeral Home website. {khOct18dc}
