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Born: October 15, 1918
Date of Passing: August 7, 2012
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WILLIAM TOOTHILL

WILLIAM GERARD TOOTHILL Suddenly, but peacefully with family by his side Bill passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at the age of 93 years. Remembrance service will be held on Friday, August 17 at 11:00 a.m. at First Mennonite Church, 922 Notre Dame Avenue with Rev. Franz Wiebe officiating.
Publish Date: Aug 15, 2012

WILLIAM GERARD TOOTHILL Suddenly, but peacefully with family by his side Bill passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2012, at the age of 93 years. Born to William Norman and Bertha Louise Toothill on October 15, 1918, he resided in Winnipeg all his life. Bill was predeceased by his father in 1936, his mother in 1957, and his brother Norman in 2000. He is survived by his loving wife Elsa of 33 years. Also surviving are his five children, Ginny Filuk (Bob), Bob, Barbara Glen (Tom), Steven (Janet), David; his grandchildren, Jacquie, Scott, Brett, Natalie, Bridget, Krista, Todd, Brandon, Dylan and Bryce and seven great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his stepdaughter Sandra (Roosevelt) and granddaughter Keara. Surviving also are many sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws, nieces and nephews, friends and neighbours. Bill served in the Second World War graduating as a pilot in the R.C.A.F. Bill's business career included the family printing business, Toothills Greeting Cards Ltd., Oldfield Kirby and Gardner Ltd., Proctor Gamble Ltd. and his career in the real estate business with McKeag Realty Ltd. He enjoyed many years at Victoria Beach and on the golf course at Sandy Hook. This included not only golf but puttering around at the cottage and admiring the green thumb of Elsa and her prowess in the kitchen. Hockey was a big part of the Toothill family with his boys as was skating with his girls. Alot of time was spent on the snow banks of both Silver Heights and River Heights Community Clubs. In later years Bill enjoyed his time at the Fort Rouge Seniors Duplicate Bridge Club and his weekly Friday luncheons with the Boys , extending over 50 years. Bill had a great sense of humour and any event where he was involved was guaranteed to be fun and invigorating! Sincere thanks to all who have offered support and condolences. Remembrance service will be held on Friday, August 17 at 11:00 a.m. at First Mennonite Church, 922 Notre Dame Avenue with Rev. Franz Wiebe officiating. Interment will take place at St. John's Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bill's memory to Mennonite Central Committee, Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice.
Publish Date: Aug 11, 2012

As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on August 15, 2012

Guest Book(6 entries)

  • My condolences to Elsie and family. Bill had a great appreciation and enthusiasm for life which I always enjoyed. I am sure you will miss him greatly but he has left you and all of us with great memories. Take care and with love, Irma
    - Posted by: Irma MacKay (cousin) on: Aug 29, 2012
  • Dear Elsie and all the Toothill Clan, Our lives have been enriched by Bill becoming part of our family. He brought laughter and fun to all our family activities. We admired Bill for his positive philosophy of life and his inquisitive nature. Bill was a visionary and a successful businessman. Bill had such spunk for life and we will never forget his soft-shoe dance routine that he performed with Keara for us at his 90th birthday party. We were looking forward to a repeat at his 100th. Our love and prayers are with you Elsie and all the Toothill family. Love - Lottie and John Kelsall
    - Posted by: Lottie and John Kelsall (Sister to Elsie & Brother in Law) on: Aug 15, 2012
  • Dear Elsie, Sandra, Roosevelt, Keara, Ginny and Bob; We're naturally saddened by Bill's sudden passing, and can only try to imagine what that means for all off you. We liked Bill for everything he was - perhaps his greatest gift, though, was his ability to make us feel that we meant something to him - that we mattered. Our thoughts will be with you on Friday. Love, Phyllis and Helmut
    - Posted by: Helmut Epp and Phyllis Barich on: Aug 15, 2012
  • Our condolences to Elsie and to all family members. We know through sister/sister-in-law Linda how loved and treasured Billy was and were privileged to meet him at the Duncan farm. Thinking of you Elsie and all family members at this time of loss.
    - Posted by: Lee and Gail Roth (Acquaintance) on: Aug 14, 2012
  • I remember Bill (Toots) when I worked at Mckeag Realty over 20 years ago. He was a very funny man and he made it his job to make us laugh. He will be sadly missed. My condolences to you Elsie and the entire Toothill family.
    - Posted by: Marilyn Funk-Andleton (past coworker at McKeag Realty) on: Aug 12, 2012
  • It is with great sympathy that I send condolences to the Toothill family. I remember "Gramps" well through my best friend, Jacquie Southby (Wall). It was a privilege to have known this formidable man who defied age with his young approach to life. He certainly lived life to the fullest and appeared much younger than his years to the end. I am sad that I never saw him as the graduate of 1935 in May at the Kelvin 100th Anniversary. My thoughts are with all of you at this time. With much love, Jen
    - Posted by: Jennifer Lafreniere (Smith) (Family friend) on: Aug 12, 2012

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