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WILLIAM ELLIOTT APPLETON
Born: May 16, 1938
Date of Passing: Feb 23, 2018
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryWILLIAM ELLIOTT APPLETON May 16, 1936 - February 23, 2018 William Elliott Appleton passed away, surrounded by his family, on Friday, February 23, 2018, in Winnipeg, MB, at the age of 81 years. Left to survive William are his daughters Kathy (Terry) and Debbie (Willie); sons Robert, Terry (Sandy), Dave (Anabel) and Tim (Mara). He will be missed by his grandchildren, Jason (Jen), Cordella (Carlos), Tannis (Andrew), Shaylynn (Matt), Shawn (Melissa), Brian (Ning), Yoki, Adriana, Nicoletta (Alex), Adam, Jacquelyne, Brianne, Amber, and great-grandchildren Dallas, Jordy, Abigail, Hannah, Aveary, Rylee, Aiden, Tylan, Rinda and Setsuna. He was predeceased by his parents Alec and Kathleen; brothers Alec and Donald; sister Margaret (Don); beloved wife Evelyn, of 63 years of marriage; son Billy, and grandsons Taylor and Nicholas. William was born in Toronto and left home as a young teenager to head to the east coast. On May 23, 1953 Dad enrolled in the Royal Canadian Artillery as a Gunner. A posting to Winnipeg led him to meet Mom at the local Normandy Dance Hall. A short time later, in August 1954, they were married and started their family. In 1956 Dad joined the Royal Canadian Army Service Corp., promoted to Corporal, and in 1958 was relocated with family to England to be the personal driver for General Kitchen. In 1960, Dad returned to Winnipeg for a short while before leaving for an unaccompanied tour in the Middle East. He was the Queen's driver on four separate state tours, in 1967 driving HRH Prince Philip to the opening of the Pan Am Games and as a Sergeant during the 1970 Royal Tour of the Northwest Territories and Manitoba. In 1971 Dad was in a green suit and in 1972 he received his Warrant Officer and was posted to R.C.A.F. Station Armstrong as Transport Officer, in 1973 he returned to CFB Winnipeg, still as an airman. In 1975 he was posted to CFB Beausejour for four years and in 1980 was posted to AIRCOM HQ Winnipeg, receiving his Master Warrant Officer. In 1981 he received his last posting to CFS Holberg as Station Transportation Officer. Dad, from Gunner in the RCA, to Master Warrant Officer in Air Command proudly, and dutifully, served his country for 35 and a half years ultimately ending his career with a perfect driving record. In retirement Dad enjoyed the simple pleasure of time well spent camping and fishing in the early years and later in the Big Whiteshell where he and Mom had their cottage. The family enjoyed many great memories, fishing, swimming, blueberry picking, laughing, and relaxing. Dad was an avid woodworker, spending many hours making whirligigs and enjoying the local school children's excitement as they walked by looking at them spin alongside the wind. He provided many made-with-love wooden treasures for friends and family from wood burl art pieces, end tables, to cradles and shelving for toys for his grandchildren. Over the cool winters he would experiment with soups, mastering Appleton family favourites such as ham and pea, hamburger, lentil and clam chowder. A private service will be held at a later date. The family would like to thank the staff at Heritage Lodge for their care, with special thanks to the nursing staff at the Grace General Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations graciously accepted to the Veterans Emergency Transition Services: https://vetscanada.org/donate.php Wojcik's Funeral Chapels & Crematoriums, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg 204.897.4665 www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
Publish Date: Mar 3, 2018
WILLIAM ELLIOTT APPLETON On Friday, February 23, 2018, William died at the Grace Hospital at the age of 81 years. A longer obituary notice will follow. Wojcik's Funeral Chapels & Crematoriums, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg 204.897.4665 www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
Publish Date: Feb 28, 2018
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 03, 2018
Condolences & Memories (8 entries)
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I am saddened to hear of the loss of your father, Uncle Bill brought so much joy and laughter to all around him. So full of love and was never ashamed to show it to all that he met. I remember fondly the times when he visited my mother and grandmother in Ontario. From the times at Uncle Don’s cottage with his amazing smoked salmon, going fishing and just sitting and talking about anything and everything. He helped to shape who I have become in many ways and I am ever thankful to have had such a great uncle in my life, though as the years went on we did not have to chance to speak that often all I have to do is look at his amazing talent of woodworking - his clock sits on my wall constantly reminding me of the time and sets a reminder that there is only so much one can do in life so make the best of it just like he always did. My thoughts and prayers are with his family now and forever. - Posted by: Heather Eileen Campbell (niece) on: Dec 30, 2018
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Tim, I am so very sorry to read of your loss...Losing someone who occupies a large part of your very existence is a challenge, so I send to you and your family my deepest blessings to navigate through, remember the best and celebrate their highs from knowing and being with them in your life.... My folks would say the same, Dennis and Phyllis, if they were still here too. Take care of you and yours Tim xoxoxooxo Blessings my friend xoxoxoxoxo - Posted by: Frances Harder (Fellow Base Brat from C.F.S. Beausejour) on: Apr 03, 2018
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My sincerest condolences to Bill's family. I had the pleasure of working with him when I was the Station Logistics Officer at CFS Beausejour from 1975-77, and I will always remember and treasure the wise advice and support that he gave a young and rather nervous officer. He was a fine man and a fine soldier. - Posted by: Sean McGrath (Military colleague) on: Mar 29, 2018
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My condolences to all the Appleton family on the loss of their dad, grandfather, and great-grandfather. The loss of both parents so close together must be difficult. I do know you all have many wonderful memories to look back upon and share for a long time to come. Your support for one another is sure to help in the days ahead. Sincerely, Lorne Lisik - Posted by: Lorne Lisik (Friend) on: Mar 05, 2018
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Although I have never had the opportunity to meet Mr Appleton, I was good friends with Bill, his passed son who was an inspiration to everyone that always had something wittingly to say about just about everything in life. Bill had talked about his father and mother and times out at the cottage. Bill was a very good friend and father to Amber and is very sadly missed. If Bill was anything like his father,, they are very good people that will both be sadly missed by all that they touched. - Posted by: Duane Bohemier (friend to belated son) on: Mar 04, 2018
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RIP BILL, condolences to the family . - Posted by: Norm and Linda Woodside (Military friend from CFB Holberg 1982-1983) on: Mar 04, 2018
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My thoughts and prayers are with you and family at this time.Knowing that your parents are together again,can bring some peace. Shirley Cole - Posted by: kathy () on: Mar 03, 2018
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Tim, Mara and family, our most sincere condolences for the passing of your dear father. May you all have some peace knowing that he is now reunited with the love of his life. They will walk hand in hand forever. Carlo, Ana Maria, Gianni, Nadia & Michael - Posted by: Nevieri family (Relatives) on: Mar 03, 2018
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