WILLIAM ROBERT MILLIKEN

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WILLIAM (BILL) ROBERT MILLIKEN June 25, 1919 - March 1, 2015 Also known as Wild Willie. Bill lived every day of his 95 years to the fullest with family and a wealth of friends. Left to forever cherish Bill's memory are his eldest son Skip (Vancouver); as well as grandchildren, Brent, Sean, Graham, and Hayley. He was Great Grandpa Willie to James, Hannah, Kylie, Avery, Clare and Katie. He was predeceased by his youngest son, Richard Alan (Donna); wife Eleanor (1980); wife Jeanette (2013); and great grandson Flynn James (2013). During the Second World War, Bill served with the Canadian Navy on the North Atlantic run aboard HMCS Eastview. He went on to spend 35 years with the CNR in his career as Manager, Passenger Sales, Western Region. Upon retiring in 1975, Bill formed his own company, LobStick Tours, to travel the world with friends and guests alike. His passion for dancing, shared by both Eleanor and Jeanette, led to the formation of the famous Fort Garry Dance Club which was host to over 200 members. Bill's second home for many years was at the Basket Lake cottage in Redditt, Ontario. Never idle, he also produced a number of popular Jazz recordings. Bill and his friends could often be seen in the Fort Garry Palm Room enjoying a slow beer and good Jazz. Bill will be missed by everyone who knew him. In compliance with Bill's wishes, no formal Funeral Service will be held. Wojcik's Funeral Chapels & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue 204.897.4665, is in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 04, 2015