Chobotar, William
January 20, 1921 – September 14, 2013
On Saturday September 14th William (Bill) Chobotar of Osoyoos passed away peacefully at Mariposa Gardens at the age of 92 years.
He was predeceased by his parents John and Maria and brothers Peter, Nick, Mike and George.
Bill will be fondly remembered by his loving family including Kay, his devoted wife of over seventy years; children Carrie (Darryl) Hamm, Allan (Sandi) and Dale (Karen); grandchildren Peter (Sandy) Hamm, Chad Chobotar, Wendy (Kevin) Duggan, Amanda (Todd) Farrell, Sarah Chobotar, Nicole Chobotar, Devin Chobotar;great-grand-children Jessica and Emily Farrell, Ryan and Katie Hamm and West Willier;brother Dennis and sisters Helen Shippit, Sophie Krestinsky, Dorothy Campbell, Jean Nuyts and Shirley Maser.
Bill was born in Sundown, Manitoba and moved to Osoyoos in 1942. He served with the Canadian Armed Forces and was a Lifetime Royal Canadian Legion Member. Bill was a dedicated orchardist for some fifty years and spent time on the board of the BC Fruit Growers Association.
He was an avid golfer and a founding charter member of the Osoyoos Golf Course. Bill was passionate about his yard and always grew a spectacular garden. Over the years, Bill and Kay enjoyed many trips and travels to various destinations
A memorial service will be officiated by Pastor Ken Clarke at 1:00 P.M. Monday September 30th at Valley Congregational Christian Church. A family graveside urn interment will precede the memorial service.
Donations are gratefully accepted for the Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences & tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com