Obituary of Bill Pary

PARY, William “Bill”  

May 20, 1938 ~ July 17, 2022

On Sunday, July 17, 2022 William “Bill” Pary of Ardmore, Alberta passed away peacefully at the Cold Lake Healthcare Centre at the age of 84 years.

Bill will be forever remembered and loved by his wife of forty seven years: Mary Pary of Ardmore, AB; children: Marvin (Maria) Straus of Lac La Biche, AB, Laurie (Randy) Dzurka of Edmonton, AB, Roberta (Andrew) Macleod of Eckville, AB, Kevin (Corlee) Straus of Hinton, AB, Regan Straus of Red Deer, AB, Heath Straus (Anne Pedersen) of Bonnyville, AB; grandchildren: Rose (Jim) Grant, Robert Gunville, Matthew (Ashley) Gunville, Dylan (Kristie) Straus, Tessa (James) Smith, Caitlin Straus, Kelly (Joey) Cote, Jollean (Richard) Saarela, Jordan Straus; great grandchildren: Brittany (Murray) Rodger, Cole (Chloé) Grant, Jacob & Isla Straus, Everett, Emery, Laney, Jonah Smith, Harlow Straus, Zackery, Lucas, Aeris Gunville, Mila & Jemma Cote, Kaysen, Kinzley, Kyptin, Krimzyn Saarela, Drake & Oceana Straus; great-great-granddaughter: Aspen Isabella Rose Grant & expecting great-great grand twins: baby A & baby B Rodger; special friends & neighbours: Marilyn Pyke, Eldon Skarsen, Dwayne Johnson.

Bill was predeceased by his parents: Pete & Mary Pary; brother: Albert Pary.

Service of Remembrance, Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 1:00 pm., Ardmore Community Hall, Ardmore, Alberta. Final resting place, Duclos memorial Cemetery, Ardmore, Alberta.

On behalf of Bill’s family, we would like to extend our appreciation to Marilyn Pyke for always being there to help, Dr. Stander for the great care he provided, as well as the nursing staff on the 3^rd floor of the Cold Lake Healthcare Centre for their care, compassion and sympathy.  

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,

 the courage to change the things I can,

 and the wisdom to know the difference