WILLIAM “BILL” GARNET TOLLEY, beloved husband of Arlene Tolley of Lethbridge, passed away at the St. Michael’s Health Care Centre, on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at the age of 74 years.

Besides his loving wife, he is survived by his children; Sandra Hagel of Lethbridge, AB., Brenda Persson (Steve Simpson) of Lethbridge, AB. and Greg (Alison) Tolley of Claresholm, AB, five grandchildren and one great grandchild.

He is also survived by his sister Buelah Long.

He was predeceased by his brother Ken Tolley and three grandchildren; Christopher Persson, William Persson and Jenna Hagel.

Bill was born in Innisfail, AB. in 1934 and attended school in Three Hills, AB. He married Arlene Odland in 1955. In the early 1960’s he began his trucking career, which took him from Lomond to Vauxhall in 1970, and to Taber in 1980 until his retirement in 1997.

In his spare time he enjoyed golfing and good card game with family and friends.

He retired in 1998 to Lethbridge, AB., where he resided until the time of his passing.

A service of remembrance will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB. on Saturday, August 22, 2009 at 1:00 P.M., with Reverend Aldeen McKay officiating.

Flowers are acceptable or in memory of William Tolley, donations may be made to Parkinson’s Society of Southern Alberta, 1254-3 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 0J9.