WILLIAM GORDON SEMAN
October 9th, 1929 – October 2nd, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that the family of William (Bill or Willie) Seman announce his passing on Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024, just one week prior to his 95th birthday.
Bill was the youngest of four children born to Andrew and Anne Seman and was raised on his parents’ farm near Boharm, SK. His education was obtained at McRoberts School close to the farm. He experienced the dirty thirties and all the difficulties that farmers face.
Bill moved to Moose Jaw, SK in 1947 and started working for Co-op Creameries. From 1948 to 1951, he drove a city bus until he moved back home and started farming with his dad and two brothers.
Bill married Vivian Lois Allcock in 1958. They initially rented and then purchased the George Field farm SW of Boharm in 1959, which is still farmed by the family today. Bill and Vivian had four children: Deborah (1958), Gordon (1960), Wendy (1964), and Judy (1971). Vivian passed away in 1972. Bill continued to farm with the live-in help of Vivian’s mother Margaret. The family was actively involved in the Moose Jaw 4-H Beef Club with Bill as the club leader for many years. He encouraged the family in other sports like curling. Bill also enjoyed gardening, fishing, baseball, and was a season ticket holder of the Moose Jaw Warriors for years. He was active on the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool (30-year pin) and a councillor for Division 1 in the RM of Caron #162 for 8 years.
In 1981, Bill married Doreen Spearman who had four boys from a previous marriage. Bill and Doreen lived on the farm at Boharm until 1988 when they moved into Moose Jaw. They both enjoyed square dancing and bowling and took numerous trips together until Doreen passed away in 1995.
Bill eventually re-united with a friend, Estella (Stella) Gill, who had five children. They moved in together and enjoyed travelling and golfing. They finally sold the house and moved into Athabasca Towers. Then Stella became ill and passed away in 2017.
Bill then moved to The Bentley in Moose Jaw to have more assistance in daily living. He became close friends with Reta Gorkoff who lived across the hall from him. Bill and Reta enjoyed visiting and playing cribbage together.
Bill’s health was declining so he moved to West Park Crossing for a few months until his passing.
He was predeceased by his parents, Andrew and Anne; first wife, Vivian; brother, Roy and his wife Shirley; brother, Norman; sister, Joyce and her husband Bill; his second wife, Doreen; and close friend, Estella Gill. Bill leaves to mourn, his children: Deborah Huenison (Mark), Gordon Seman (Corinne), Wendy Robbins (Grant), and Judy Bruce (Shannon); nine grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren; his good friend, Reta Gorkoff; as well as other relatives and stepfamily, too numerous to mention.
The family wishes to thank The Bentley and West Park Crossing for their care and compassion during Bill’s stay with them.
A Celebration of Bill’s Life will be held on Friday, October 11th, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in Moose Jaw Funeral Home with Pastor Marvin Seaborg officiating. Those not able to attend may view the service by going to www.moosejawfuneralhome.com/webcast/. Flowers are gratefully declined. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Bill’s name may be made to the Moose Jaw Health Foundation, 55 Diefenbaker Drive, Moose Jaw, SK S6J 0C2. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Gary McDowell, Funeral Director 306-693-4550
So sorry to hear the passing of your dad, Grampa, great Grampa, uncle Gord and Corrine. I always enjoyed a visit with him over the years. He was my biggest fan of my ghost story of “Jack”. Always brought a smile to his face. Your dad was always smiling -that is what I remember. He will be missed. Another lucky one entered the heavenly gates. Thinking of you all at this time of sadness
I express my deepest sympathy in this time of sorrow. The Bible gives a comforting hope and promises that your loved one will come to life again on a beautiful paradise earth when death is no more in John 5:28, 29 and Revelation 21:4.
So very sorry to hear about Uncle Bill’s passing. He had a long full good life. i have so many fond memories of him, and was happy to see him last year at my mom’s memorial. My thoughts are with all the family, and send heartfelt condolences.
Bill was a wonderful soft spoken man who always had a smile and kind words when we spoke with him. Although we were not related, he was always Uncle Willie to us and will be lovingly remembered as a friend to our families.
To the Seman Family, so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing….my sympathies.
Our deepest condolences to all of Willie’s family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
To Debbie, Gordon, Wendy, Judy and families. I was saddened to hear of your Dad’s passing. He was such a kind man who always had a smile on his face and made time to stop and chat. Thinking of you.
Sending our condolences to the family. Willie was an active part of the Boharm community when I was growing up. We always enjoyed our chats with him when we visited Moose Jaw in later years. Many fond memories of a life well lived!
Barb (Thompson) & Garnet Boese
Deepest sympathy to Willie’s family. He was always a happy man and I really enjoyed seeing him and talking to him. He will be missed.