“For my Father’s will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day” John 6:40 MR. WILLIAM “BILL” MIEDEMA, of Coalhurst, our beloved husband, father and grandfather went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at the age of 74 years after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Bill will be deeply missed by his loving wife Mary of 49 years, and their children; Allan (Arlene) Miedema and their children Chris (Lisa), Francina and Alissa, Randy (Elaine) Miedema and their children Emily and Kari, all of Kelowna, B.C., Mark (Wendy) Miedema and their children Danika and Grace of Lynden, WA and Monique (Brian) Barthel and their children Scott, Jared, Jennifer and Shane of Coalhurst. He is also survived by two brothers Dick (Donna) Miedema of Sundre and Otto (Diane) Miedema of Coaldale, two sisters Jenny Aardema of Nobleford and Florence Schalk of Lethbridge as well as numerous nieces, nephews. Bill was predeceased by his parents Albert and Alice Miedema, younger brother Bob Miedema and brothers-in-law Casey Schalk and Bill Aardema. Bill was born on February 9, 1936 in Piaam, Friesland, Holland. He immigrated to Canada with his family in 1951. He worked in a tire shop in Lethbridge and Calgary. Bill married his sweetheart Mary Schalk on July 13, 1961 and together they raised their four children. They moved to Vernon, B.C. in 1963 to start a franchise business selling Rema Tip Top products and equipment. In 1977, Bill bought his own tire business, KP Tirecraft Ltd. in Kelowna, B.C. and moved his family there. Bill worked along with his sons Allan and Randy until August 2000, when he retired. Bill was very proud of his family business and remained involved until March 2007 when he moved with Mary to Coalhurst. Bill kept his yard beautiful and loved his flowers. He was passionate about music and will be fondly remembered for sharing his music collections with others. Through the years, Bill met many customers and friends, was well respected and always remembered their names and faces. His children and grandchildren were his greatest treasures. Friends and Family are invited to a Visitation at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge on Thursday, December 2, 2010 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A private family Interment will precede the Service of Remembrance at MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY on Friday, December 3, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. with Reverend Hank Van derWoerd officiating. A Service of Remembrance will be held at TRINITY REFORMED CHURCH, 1100 - 40 Avenue North, Lethbridge on Friday, December 3, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. with Reverend Wybren Oord officiating. In memory of Bill, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317-10th Street South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 2M7 or to a charity of your choice. Honoured to serve the family, CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1. Telephone (403) 381-7777. E-mail: care@cornerstonefh.ca