July 9, 1936 - August 24, 2005
Passed away peacefully at his home in Victoria , in his 69th year, with his wife and
daughter by his side, after a long courageous battle. Formally of Sault Ste. Marie,
he was the loving husband and soulmate of Barbara (Winch), beloved father of Shelley
Willis (Jim Killeen) and the late Jimmy Willis. He is also survived by three
sisters, Constance (Gert) Brinkmann, Joan (Albert) Punch and Judy Smith; two
brothers, Ron and Joe; sisters-in-law, Frances Devoe and Charlotte Winch; his
brother-in-law, Barry (Jeanine) Winch; nieces, nephews, cousins and their families;
his dear friend, Art Downing and his faithful pet, Buddy. He was predeceased by his
parents, Mabel and Cassius Willis; his sister, Margaret Willis and two brothers,
George and Jack; his brothers-in-law, Bill Devoe, Ron Winch and Don Smith. Private
Cremation. Tributes, if desired, may be made to the Victoria Hospice Society, 1952
Bay Street, Victoria, B.C. V8R 1J8, the BC Cancer Foundation, 2410 Lee Avenue,
Victoria, B.C. V8R 6V5 or to the Sault Ste. Marie Cancer Clinic. Condolences may be
offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
