William John McConkey

William (Bill) John McConkey passed away July 29, 2022, at the Colonel Belcher Care Centre in Calgary, Alberta. Bill is survived by his wife of 65 years Lucille Demaris McConkey (nee Boll). He is predeceased by his sisters Dorothy Theobald and Elva Barker; and his brother Stuart McConkey.

Bill is survived by his children Patti Fraser (Scott) and Stuart McConkey (Alexa Tod); grandchildren Shane Fraser (Danielle), Douglas Fraser (Jocelyn), and Alison McConkey; and great-grandchildren Austin, Simon, and Anika.

Bill was born in Cornwall Ontario on July 2, 1930, to Robert Blevings McConkey and Sarah Stuart McConkey (nee McMaster). He was a career Royal Canadian Air Force Officer, with 38 years of service. He had many interesting stories to tell about his time in Europe and on deployment to North Africa early in his military career. After retirement, Bill and Lucille moved to Okotoks, Alberta where they transitioned easily into civilian life.

Bill enjoyed volunteering for many community projects at the Calgary Aviation Museum and local parks in Okotoks and the surrounding area. He was a member of the Okotoks Fish and Game Association, Okotoks Seniors Centre, and the Legion. He was a skilled wood and metal worker. He made many beautiful furniture pieces and restored a classic car together with his son. Every project was completed with perfection in mind.

He loved sports and played Hockey, Lacrosse, Football, and Baseball growing up in Cornwall, and took up Golfing and Curling later in life. He loved hunting and fishing with his brother-in-law Eugene Boll. He loved spending time with family and close friends.

Subsequent to the Celebration of Life being held in Okotoks, there will be an internment ceremony at a later date to be held in Lancaster Ontario as per Bill’s wishes. 

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