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Bill Robertson
January 24th, 1954 - July 7th, 2021
January 24th, 1954 - July 7th, 2021
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Arlene Link
We were shocked and saddened when we heard the news of Bill’s passing. He touched so many lives, young and old with his enthusiasm and infectious spirit. He gave his all to his family, Percy Pegler and the town of Okotoks. He will be greatly missed. Elaine, Michael, Jeff , Bradley and family you are in our thoughts at this difficult time. Arlene and Ron Link
Reg & Sue
I've known Bill since we moved here in '94. Our boys were in Wolf Cubs together, and we were leaders together. He told the kids a story around the campfire - "La cucaracha" is one I remember. He had a way with kids. I ran for council (unsuccessfully) in 2010. I watched him campaign for Mayor. We know how his campaign ended! He had a way with adults. Many of the things he's helped guide Okotoks towards and through have been true innovations. Drake Landing is perhaps the greatest of them. I was happy when his grandson registered in Cubs, and despite his busy mayoral schedule, helped out occasionally. To a large percentage of Okotoks' residents, Bill was the face of the Town. As others are saying, he was a great ambassador for Okotoks, as well as a huge advocate for sports. The gym at PPE is named after him, but for the most part, only those who go there know that. I sincerely hope that he and his legacy are recognized in some even more public way. Sue and I extend our heartfelt condolences to Elaine and the boys and to their kids. RIP Mayor Bill -- wherever you are, I hope you have plenty of pins with you.
Arleigh Alden
Condolences to you and yours Sue. Bill will be greatly missed. Arleigh Alden
Wayne And Kim Anderson
Eileen, We are saddened by Bill's passing and will remember him always smiling and so friendly. He was a pillar of the community and will be missed by all.
Marni H
It is hard to find the words to express the sadness I feel at the loss of Mayor Bill. As a Town staff member who got to work with him on occasion for a number of years, I will really miss the way he treated us with such respect and always stopped to chat or joke with us. As a resident, I admire the Mayor's life-long commitment he had to this community and his dedication to making this a great place to live and work, whether in his role as a teacher, a member of Council or as our Mayor. He was one of the good ones and his presence in this town will be missed immensely. My thoughts go out to his family at this difficult time and I wish them strength and hope the many happy memories they have can bring some comfort.
Bonnie Mccants
I am practically a lifelong friend of Elaine and her sister Sue, I am often called The 3rd Sister. I met Bill when he dropped Elaine off for her bridal shower. He walked into that room full of women bigger than life, full of curiosity about every person there. His broad happy smile reached out to each one of us, many of us strangers until that very moment, as if we were long lost family. Bill was always exactly that way to me, and later to my own family. When it was suggested that I send my baby, 16 year old Cody, thousands of miles from our home in England, to work the gate at the Stampede, and stay with his Godparents Sue and Wilber, it would never have happened if it wasn't Bill iI was sending him to on the other end. Bill, who so happily welcomed Cody, and showed him the way. Elaine, Michael, Jeffery and Bradley, our deepest condolences for your tragic loss. Bill, we will miss you, we already do. REST well. x
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