When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure...
This memorial was created in the memory of our loved one, Bill Padley, who was born on April 20, 1940 and passed away peacefully with his family by his side on September 28, 2013 at the age of 73.
We will love, miss and remember Bill, and ask that those who knew and loved him help us to remember and celebrate his life, and the wonderful person that he was. Through our cherished memories, stories, laughter and love, Bill's life and legacy will continue on. Please use this site to share with the family any funny stories, fond memories and photographs you have of Bill, as well as Bill's favourite songs as music was an important part of his life. Alternatively, you can send your memories, stories and photos to rutherford.l.m@gmail.com.
As per Bill's request, there is no memorial service planned at this time. Should a celebration of life or wake be planned at a later date, updated information will be provided on this site.
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.
-Mary Elizabeth Frye, 1932
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Bill Padley a great guy
I first met Bill in 1961 in Fort St. John BC and soon thereafter joined him in a band "The Volcanoes" which eventually morphed into "The Dynamics" with fellow band mates Bjarne Larsen, Jeff Mahaffey and Larry Stefanyk. A few years later we formed another group "The Inn Crowd" with Jim Stenhouse and Laine Dahlen.
I lost touch with Bill for many years and re-connected in Penticton in 1992. We kept in touch over the years and in 2006 gathered up a group of old band mates for the "Notre Dame High School re-union in Dawson Creek where the re-union committee referred to us as "Still A Live Band" with fellow members Jim Stenhouse, Laine Dahlen, Merv Bowman and Ray Jeanotte. This was an absolute hoot as I hadn't seen some of these guys in 35 years.
In recent years, I often dropped in at Bill's work place "Penticton Honda" to catch up, tell old war stories and have a few laughs.
Bill was a good buddy and I will miss him greatly. My sincerest condolences to his family
I first met Bill on Skaha Beach with Eldon Peacock in the '70s. Lots of fast boats, cold beer and fun in the summer sun! Bill was good friends with my husband, George Kuhn, in the '80s, and when we went on a 2 week holiday to California with our kids (Nikki & Tyler), Bill stepped up and successfully managed our business, Judy's Deli at Cherry Lane. Our son Tyler played hockey with Sean and Bill was always helping out with the team - including laundering all the boys' jerseys after every game. When I took my car to Honda, Bill always had time for a friendly chat. I'm sad to hear that Bill is gone and send my sincere condolences to his family. He will be lovingly remembered. Rest in peace Bill.
Bill, Thank-you, for your kind, gentle nature and always being a Dependable Presence! You will forever play apart of the Smiles that are treasured in our hearts- Blessed is the influence of one true, loving soul on another....Warmest Aloha.
To Bill's family; we wanted you to know what you are going through is important to us. We are thankful, to have had the privilege of knowing your, Dad, our deepest sympathy.
Ed & Darcy Wineberg