Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 2:30 p.m.
Bill Tymensen
1930 – 2025
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 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.
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RIP Bill you were the best guy ive ever known
My prayers and thoughts are with the entire family. May his soul continue to rest in peace with the Lord.
Dear Myrna and family, On behalf of the Vanden Hengel family we send our deepest condolences. God bless you all and bring you peace. Bill will be missed.
Our deepest symphathy to Myrna and families.May your memories comfort you.Love and prayers.Tony and Maria Bouw
It was always a pleasure to work with and visit with S.K. Bill. Heavenly Father have mercy on his soul. Larry Boland Airdrie
Dear family, I wish there were words to ease the pain you’re feeling. Please accept my heartfelt condolences, and may the love of those around you bring you peace and solace.
I wish there were words to ease the pain you’re feeling. Please accept my sincere condolences, and may the love of those around you provide strength and support.
Our condolences to Myrna and family. A gentleman he was. So many good memories to linger on.
Dear Myrna and Family, We were very sorry to hear of Bill’s passing, sending our deepest condolences.
Our condolences to you Myrna and the family. SK Bill had always been a mentor to me in my involvement with the 4th Degree of the Knights of Columbus. As Master of the 4th Degree at the time, he was instramental in helping Airdrie form their 4th Degree Assembly, SK John G Timmermans Assembly 2632. He was also my mentor in helping me during my terms as Master of the 4th Degree. Sandra and I enjoyed travelling to Lethbridge to do an Exemplification and visiting with Myrna & Bill. He will be surely missed, may his soul be at peace in the arms of our Lord. May his soul and the souls of all the faithfully departed rest in peace.
Thoughts, Prayers & Hugs!
Gecondoleerd allemaal met dit grote verlies, sterkte en in gedachten bij jullie!
Mijn oprechte deelnemingen het verlies van Bill, ik ben blij dat ik Bill heb leren kennen als een gezellige, liefdevolle en zeer attente zwager. De mooie vakanties die we samen met de familie hebben mogen maken zijn een blijvende herinnering. Myrna, Sharon, Rita, Ralf en verdere familie heel veel sterkte met dit gemis. Lieve groet Henk.
Dear Myrna, Since I received your email you and the Tymensens have been in my mind. It’s been awhile that I shed that many tears. In wasn’t until I got my family tuned into my sympathy. They were with you and me. The pleasant call was from Les who talked respectfully first about Bill. He then informed me that he was going to represent the Turner family at the funeral on Thursday. I couldn’t be more pleased. First i wanted to go but have to be sensible about my health. Les is very capable. I will watch you on the video. Myrna, I contacted many of our close friends who too mentioned how we will miss Bill. My last comment is that Stan and Bill will be together until we join them. God Bless!
We will always remember “Uncle” Bill for tending to Denise’s car while she was in college and for the ongoing friendship to mom & dad and the Turner family through the years. Our condolences to Myrna and family.
Our condolences with the loss of Bill, our Club was fortunate to have him as a faithful member!
Sorry for your loss. Bill sponsored me to the K of C way back when I lived in the Skyline Trailer Park back in the 70's. I will always remember him fondly.
Dear Family, my sincere condolences
Mijn oprechte deelneming aan het verlies van Bill, ik ben blij dat ik Bill heb leren kennen als een geweldige, liefdevolle, gastvrije en zeer attente zwager. De mooie vakanties die wij samen met de familie hebben mogen maken blijven een mooie herinnering. Ik wens Myrna, Sharon, Rita, Ralf en Eileen en verdere familieleden heel veel sterkte met dit gemis, lieve groet van Henk van Dijk
It is with deep sorrow that we send our condolences to Myrna and families. May you know your loved one is in the arms of Jesus. Bill will be missed in our faith community. He truly was an icon! With Deepest Sympathy from Patrick & Nelly Joa
To Rita, Elaine, and all of Mr. Tymensen’s family and friends my condolences on the loss of a beloved man. May his name be a blessing. Hugs to all.
Sterkte met dit grote verlies
May your memories bring you comfort at this difficult time
Bill was one of those gentlemen who always had a smile and friendly greeting to everyone. He would roll up his sleeves to help, you just had to ask. The community will miss him. God bless his family. Bill Smith, PSD
My condolences Myrna and Family for your loss of Bill. I enjoyed visiting with him at the View. Thinking of you all.