Obituary of William Frank Stevenette
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of William “Bill” Stevenett on Saturday February 7th, 2025.
Bill was a lifelong resident of the Antler Hill District. Born September 14, 1928, to Frank and Hazel Stevenett. He attended Antler Hill School till grade 9, then transferred to Red Deer High School to finish his schooling. After working away several year’s, he met Maureen Craig. They married December 26, 1959, and pursued a farming career.
Following in his father’s footsteps, Bill felt a need to serve his community, which included 28 years on the board of directors with Crossroads Gas Co-op, and several years serving on the boards with the Red Deer Reginal and Innisfail hospitals. Besides all this, he also drove school bus, did carpentry work, worked at the Auction Mart and the Gulf service station in Innisfail.
Bill’s biggest passion in life was his music, and over the years, he played with numerous groups. He enjoyed playing clarinet, and later took up the saxophone; which he still played right up to his passing.
Bill and Maureen did extensive travelling, camping, and snowmobiling with friends and family. Many trips included the Yukon, most of Alberta and everything between Campbell River and St. John’s.
Bill was predeceased by his sister, Gladys; parents, Frank and Hazel; and son, Craig. He is survived by his wife Maureen; son, Todd (Laurie Anne), daughter in-law Linda; 5 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, 2 step-grandson, numerous niece’s and nephews, as well as other family and friends.
Bill left quite a legacy and will be dearly missed by everyone who knew him. Thank you to the doctors and nurses of the Innisfail Health Centre, that showed their care and compasion. In lieu of flowers a donation to STARS Foundation can be made in Bill’s memory.
A private graveside service will be held at the Innisfail Cemetery. With a reception following Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 2:00 pm at the Antler Hill community centre, 27471 Township Rd 362, Red Deer County, AB T4G 0M5.
Condolences to Bill’s family may be emailed to meaningful@telus.net. Please indicate “William Stevenett” in the subject line.
Arrangements in care of
Meaningful Memorials Funeral Service
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serving Red Deer and all of Central Alberta
587-876-4944