REAGAN S. WILLIAMS

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REAGAN S. WILLIAMS On March 28, 2008, at the age of 40, Reagan S. Williams was tragically taken from us. He will be sorely missed as a beloved husband, father, son, brother, grandson, friend, and co-worker to many. Reagan's kind and generous demeanor was larger than life itself. In every aspect of his being he lived, worked, loved, played, and adventured while sharing his unconditional friendship along the way. Reagan always embraced challenges and responsibilities with tremendous enthusiasm. It was with that gusto that he achieved many things in his very short life. In addition to being a visionary President of A. D. Williams Engineering Inc., Reagan was involved in many endeavours and Board of Directors. He was a member of YPO (Young President's Organization), the President of the U of A Swim Alumni, and a Director at Junior Achievement, the Art Gallery of Alberta, and the Edmonton Flying Club. Reagan's passion for life held no boundaries. He gave generously of his time to volunteer, mentor and inspire and genuinely befriended all who had the opportunity to meet him. Reagan valued and cherished his family and friendships immensely and was never one to take anything for granted. As we mourn yet another aircraft tragedy in our family, those who are close to us know that flying has been the heart and soul of the Williams' spirit of adventure. Our lives are forever enriched with memories of those special times. Reagan is profoundly missed and lovingly remembered by his family, relatives, numerous friends and colleagues. He is survived by his wife Mandelle and son Fenwick, mother Gwen, brother Sheldon (Nancy), sister Sabrina (Sean), nieces and nephews Kate, Keenan, Hayden and Allen, grandmother Thelma Mantieffel, and Allen's wife Dorothy. Reagan was predeceased by his father Allen D. Williams. A public memorial service will be held on Sunday, April 6, at 2:00 p.m. at the Winspear Centre to honour Reagan and his dear friends and colleagues Rhonda Quirke and Phil Allard. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the University of Alberta Swim Alumni, 2104, 10104 - 103 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 0H8, or Junior Achievement, #200, World Trade Center, 9900 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 1P7. Both organizations have graciously started scholarship endowments in Reagan's name.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 03, 2008