Bill was born in Leusden, Holland to Roel and Geurtje Tymensen on December 4, 1930. He immigrated to Canada in July 1953 to marry the love of his life, Myrna. They shared 72 happy years together.

Bill’s ambition, hard work, and dedication paved the way for him to own a successful business.

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and was very proud to serve as the Master of the Fourth Degree for Alberta and the Northwest Territories. He was dedicated to his faith and spent many hours volunteering with the church.

Bill was a kind and generous man with a great sense of humour. He was very social and spent countless hours with family and friends playing cards, dancing, bowling, camping, and fishing. He enjoyed spending time in his yard, tending to the flowers or watching the birds. Bill and Myrna enjoyed travelling and visited many places around the world.

Bill treasured time with his family, and we will hold close the wisdom and guidance he shared with us. He will be deeply missed and forever cherished.

Bill is survived by his children: Sharon of Lethbridge, Rita (Ron) of Coalhurst, Ralph (Shelley) of Cold Stream, and Elaine (Tony) of Cochrane; grandchildren: Alyssa, Devin, Pam (Chris), Quinton (Angela), and Savannah (Ethan); as well as great-grandchildren: Kashtyn, Jacob, Lucas and Atlan.

Bill is also survived by two siblings Bep and Bertus. He is predeceased by siblings Job, Jans, Toon, John, Wil, Riek, Gerda, Willem, Gerrit, and Roel.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 12 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 2:30 P.M. with Father Kevin Tumback celebrating. The Memorial Mass will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Bill’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the All Saints Building Fund or the Jack Ady Cancer Centre.