Oke: On Sunday, January 29, 2012 William (Bill) Oke of Nelson, British Columbia passed away peacefully at Mountain Lake Seniors Community at the age of 89 years. Bill was born in Penticton, BC on October 23, 1922. He was a veteran of W.W.II. Bill worked for many years in the lower mainland and Nelson as a funeral director. He was active in the Masonic Lodge and the Nelson Legion. He was predeceased by his wife Joan, and a sister Dorothy. Bill is survived by his son Ian (Gloria) and a daughter Karen (Brad), 5 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
A remembrance will be held on Saturday, February 4th at 12 noon at the Nelson Legion, 402 Victoria Street, Nelson, BC. Have a glass on Bill may he rest in peace. Cremation has taken place at the Nelson Crematorium in Nelson, BC. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca