Galloway- It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Bill Galloway. Bill passed away peacefully at home on November 29th , 2023 surrounded by his wife and family at the age of 78 years. Bill was born in Brooks on July 19, 1945 to Clarence and Myrtle Galloway. He grew up in Brooks and resided here for most of his life except for one year in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta. He married Norma Swanson on June 29th, 1968 in Lethbridge, Alberta. They celebrated their 55th anniversary last June. Bill was employed in the oil patch throughout his life. Bill started his own company Galloway Steaming and Pressure Washing Ltd. in 1995 and operated it until 2012 with his son, Cody. He was proud of his business and worked hard until his health deteriorated. He enjoyed traveling, camping and air shows. Bill was also an avid reader, sometimes having as many as three books on the go at the same time. He loved reading western history, western novels, wartime stories, and national geographic. Bill will be best remembered for his quick wit and unique sense of humor. He loved to make people laugh, enjoyed playing practical jokes and no matter the situation he could almost always get you to crack a smile or share a giggle. This was something that brought great joy to Bill and even up to the last moments of his life, Bill maintained his sense of humor. Bill was predeceased by his parents Clarence and Myrtle, his brother Albert, his parents-in law Eric and Ruby Swanson, brothers-in-law Blaine Swanson and Lorne Swanson, his grandson Evan Galloway, his niece Tara Galloway and his son-in-law Jason Lockyer. Bill is survived by his loving wife Norma Galloway, son Cody (Lasca) Galloway, daughter Dawna Lockyer and his grandchildren Kaden, Kyann and Kabri Galloway and Caleb Lockyer. He is also survived by his sister Darlene (Marv) Green, brother Gerry (Audrey) Galloway, sisters-in-law Lyn (Tim) Chamberlain, Gayle (Ray) Christman, June Swanson, Laurie Swanson, and Colleen (Reg) Swartz and numerous nieces and nephews. A private family funeral is planned for a later date. In memory of Bill, if friends desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to a charity of choice.
Cremation entrusted to and conducted at
Smith Funeral Home Ltd. and Crematorium, Brooks
Funeral arrangements entrusted to:
SMITH FUNERAL HOME LTD. AND CREMATORIUM
BROOKS, ALBERTA
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