William Nestor Chyz
June 28, 1926 - July 2, 2018

William Nestor Chyz of Quill Plains Centennial Lodge, Watson, SK. passed away, from complications with pneumonia, July 2, 2018 at 92 years of age. William, better known as Bill, is survived by Shirley (Nabseth), the love of his life and his wife of 67 years; their five children: Christine (Frank) Amon, Tracey Parenteau, William “Bill Jr.” (Doreen), Donnelda Kavalench, and Stewart; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and his only sister Lillian Franko. Bill was predeceased by his parents, Mike and Helen (nee Prosko) Chyz; his three brothers: Melvin, Robert, and Ronald; and by his grandson, Clancy Kavalench. Bill attended Selkirk School close to the farm he grew up on, and was counted on to help out with the farm work and to help neighbours as well, thus building his work ethic and abilities in many areas. He joined the armed services, went to agriculture college, and worked in sales and heavy construction, before settling down in marriage and raising the family on the Chyz farm homestead northeast of Watson and north of Quill Lake. While still farming, Bill was very active with the National Farmers’ Union and an advocate for the underdog. He enjoyed working with and meeting new people throughout his life. Bill had many interests, including sports (especially softball and curling), playing card (he had been a Provincial crib champion), attending social events, dancing, travelling, reading, and he had an appreciation of good food. During the 1970s, farming became very challenging for them, so in 1973, Bill and Shirley and their two youngest children moved to Kelowna, BC, with hopes to improve their finances and future. Bill began this new era as a welder with AGM Steel Industries in Winfield, and then Reidco Metal Industries in Kelowna as a precision metal fabricator until early retirement and moved back to Watson in 1989, when their parents’ health began failing. While in Kelowna, they were very socially active with many others who were removed from their Saskatchewan roots. A quiet, restful retirement was not something that suited Bill, nor was it wanted. There was plenty of involvement in many community projects over the years with Shirley by his side; they included recognition as Citizens of the Year, and for many years with Watson Housing, initiating Sunshine Manor, the Santa Claus Tourist attraction, the golf course improvements, and various fundraisers. Bill was also an active Legion member. To add a little more travelling to the mix, Bill took up sales with Chegus RV Sales Ltd of Watson for many years. Over the last number of years, Bill was challenged with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and recurring pneumonia. Even so, he was determined to be strong and to fight through it so he could be there for Shirley, as her health was failing. The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Ockbazghi, the nursing staff of Humboldt District Hospital and the staff at Quill Plains Centennial Lodge for their exceptional care, kindness and attention. A Graveside Service will be held at Watson Public Cemetery, Watson, on Sunday, September 2, 2018, at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, for those who wish to make a memorial donation in Bill’s name, please consider Quill Plains Centennial Lodge, Watson Public Cemetery or the Royal Canadian Legion, Watson Branch.

This Notice Is Courtesy Of
Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel - Humboldt, Saskatchewan
(306-682-4114)