Tommy Willier, 1918-2003

Tommy Willier was born on Jan. 7, 1918 in Sucker Creek and died Sept. 27, 2003 at the age of 85 years.

Tommy met and married Flora Courtorielle on May 10, 1938. Tommy worked steady for 30 years on the NAR Railroad and provided for his family of seven children, grandchildren and foster children. Tommy was a well-respected man who worked hard and never complained. He was also known for his sense of humour and his love of auction sales.

Tommy and Flora celebrated their 65th anniversary this past May 10, 2003.

Even though Tommy lost his leg in a hunting accident in 1975 he did not slow down. If there was something to be done around the home he was always able to take care of it or fix it.

Left to mourn Tommy's passing are: his wife, Flora; daughter Pearl (Reg) Cook; daughter Lillian Anderson; son Leonard (Wanda) Willier; son Ronald (Fran) Willier; son Donny (Debbie) Willier; 27 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.

Tommy was predeceased by: his parents, Maria and William O. Willier; three brothers and two sisters; his daughter Eva Mary Willier; son Dennis Willier; and his grandson, Floyd Cook.

The funeral for Tommy Willier was held Oct. 1 at the Sucker Creek Recreation Hall. Pallbearers were Larry Anderson, Dave Cook, Billy Willier, Fred Badger, Roger Okemow and Richie Willier. Honourary pallbearers were Leonard Willier, Ronald Willier, Donald Willier, Henry George Okemow, Wilfred Willier, Reggie Cook. George Berg, Sam Stout, Dickie Willier and Raymond Courtorielle.

The eulogy was delivered by Rose Laboucan and Don Porter, the cross bearer was Vincent Willier. Music was provided by Kirk Boucher.

Tommy will always be remembered and forever missed by all who knew him and loved him.