Obituary of WILLIAM (BILL) RUDY

WILLIAM TARAS RUDY (BILL) It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dedicated and caring husband, father, and grandfather, William Taras Rudy (Bill). After a brief illness, Bill passed away on March 19, 2015 at Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg. He leaves behind his loving wife of 45 years, Brenda Rudy (nee Pellow); his children, Jason (Erica), Dana (Chris) and Tara (Marc); and his beloved grandchildren, Sam, Dawson, Sara, and Nora. He is survived by his mother, June Rudy (nee Van Meter), his siblings Sylvia Stephenson (Brian), Margaret McIntyre, Bev Hammerlindl (Del), and Brad Rudy (Melanie), his sisters in law Janice Ginn (Jeff) and Debby Pellow, and numerous nieces and nephews. Bill was predeceased by his father Taras Rudy, his mother in law Madeline Pellow, father in law John Pellow, and his brothers in law Glen McIntyre and Germaine Paquette. Born in Carrot River, Saskatchewan on January 2, 1950, Bill lived in Eatonia, Saskatchewan before joining the Canadian Armed Forces. The military was an important part of his life and brought him and his family across Canada, to Germany, and finally Virginia where he fell in love with the beach. Bill retired from the Air Force in 2000 after 30 years of service and continued to work for the 17 Wing Telecommunications and Information Services Squadron for the past 15 years. Bill and Brenda settled in St. Laurent on Lake Manitoba in 2006. Bill’s greatest enjoyment came from spending time at home and helping others. He was a generous man who dedicated his life to his family and grandchildren. He enjoyed gardening, woodworking, and collecting. He will always be remembered for his strong work ethic, sense of humour, and loving heart. The family's heartfelt thanks go to everyone who helped in his care. The Funeral Service will be held at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St. on Friday, April 1 at 9:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to CancerCare Manitoba in Bill’s memory are graciously accepted.