William "Bill" Garling, late of Weyburn passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at the age of 87 years. William John Garling was born September 23, 1925 on the family farm, SE 24-08-20 W2 in the Pangman area. Bill was raised on the family farm and attended Kenneth School. He worked on several farms in the area until 1952 when he started working for Pittman Electric. He continued to work there until his retirement in 1988. Bill married Betty Tindall February 20, 1953 and they moved in to Weyburn. Together they had three children, Lorraine, Dale and Patricia, all born and raised in Weyburn. In 1972 Bill and Betty moved from Weyburn on to the farm. From there the herd of Limousin cattle grew. He would do chores in the morning, go to work, come home, and continue with chores and farm work. There was always something that needed to be done. Bill's passion for agriculture allowed him to farm his own land up until 2009. Bill always enjoyed company and family gatherings, with a good game of cards to follow. When winter came, he and Betty would faithfully go to the rink for Red Wing Games. In the summer he looked forward to the fair, 4-H, chariot and chuckwagon races, and he enjoyed going out to the rodeos in the area. His greatest joy, however, was seen with the arrival of each grandchild and great grandchild. William is predeceased by his parents, Charlie and Henrietta Garling; sisters, Bessie (Max) Fellner, Tillie (Max) Kaip; brothers, David "Bud" Garling and Gene Garling; father and mother-in-law, Henry and Alice Tindall and brother-in-law, Phillip Tindall. William is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Betty) Garling; children: Lorraine (Ron) Fellner, Dale (Cindy) Garling, Pat Garling (Lloyd Boyle) and step-son, Terry Stodler (Barb Wright); grandchildren: Memory Williamson (Colin Damman), Jeremy (Rhonda) Garling, Devin (Annie) Garling, Blake Garling (Teresa Sherman), Trevor Garling, Mike and Carla Fellner; great grandchildren: Kale and Shelby Williamson, Daniel, Jayce and Ryder Fellner, Madison, Brenna and Landon Garling, Ryder Garling and Katie and Hailey Hanks; sister, Elaine (Richard) Gutfriend; sister-in-law, Eileen Garling; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dorland (Dorothy) Tindall and Vera (Elmer) Ross; special friends, Dwight and Julie Jacobson; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A private family graveside service and interment was held at Hillcrest Cemetery, Weyburn with Reverend John Ferrier officiating. Donations in memory of William may be made to The Kidney Foundation of Canada, 1545 McAra Street, Regina, SK S4N 6H4, or The Diabetes Association of Canada, PO Box 26331 STN BRM B Toronto, ON M7Y 4R1. Condolences may be left at: www.fletcherfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapel, Weyburn 306-842-5432
