William (Bill) Edward Heselton
September 7th, 1945 - August 27th, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather on Tuesday, August 27th, 2024.
He was predeceased by his father, (C.N.) Norm Heselton (1922-1990); mother, Sheila Katherine Heselton (1912-2001); sister, Lynette James (1938-2002); and Anna’s parents, Anna van der Raadt (1921-1990) and Peter van der Raadt (1922-2000). Bill is survived by his loving wife and partner of 40 years, Anna; children: Cindy Heselton (Amr Arnous), Julie (Dean) Gerbrandt and their four children, Jacquie (Don) Ulmer and their seven children, David (Alma) van der Raadt and their three children, Geof Heselton (Jody Stewart) and their four children, Tammi (Jason) Hein and their two children, and Debbie Curtis and her four children; and brothers, Allan and John (Lil).
Bill taught school in the Public Elementary System where he served as Vice-Principal and Principal for 30 years. He followed this with twelve and a half years working with the Moose Jaw Police Service as a Communications Officer. He only retired from this position when he suffered a stroke in 2010.
Bill’s love of History and the Railway was huge but not nearly as big as his pride in his seven children, twenty-three grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. He will be sorely missed.
The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, September 12th, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in Moose Jaw Funeral Home with Pastor Marvin Seaborg officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill’s name may be made to the Western Development Museum, 50 Diefenbaker Dr, Moose Jaw, SK S6J 1L9. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Gary McDowell, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com
