STEINER, William ‘Bill’ Homer    1934 – 2024

The family of Bill Steiner of Arrowwood, AB are saddened to announce his passing at home on September 29, 2024 at the age of 90 years.

Bill was born August 3, 1934 in Arrowwood, AB, son of Walter and Edith Steiner. He was raised and educated in Arrowwood. Bill later attended Olds School of Agriculture for two years where he won an award for Highest Standing in Farm Mechanics. In 1945, he spent the winter in Calgary taking a Welder’s course. In the summer of 1954 Bill participated in an exchange trip between the F.U.A. and Scottish Association of Young Farmers where he spent most of two months on farms in Scotland and attended two major summer Livestock shows in Scotland and England.

Bill married Carol Nelson in July of 1960 in Milo. Together they raised their family of three and kept busy over the years with community activities.

Bill received his pilots license in Arrowwood and much enjoyed his flying. Bill also enjoyed tractors, Caterpillars, reading, and Tim Horton’s doughnuts. He and Carol spent countless hours at equipment shows and toy shows, museums, exhibitions, rodeos, and driving through machinery lots.

Bill and Carol moved into Arrowwood in 2003 where they enjoyed town life and continue to live, burning up the road going to the farm.

Besides his loving wife of 64 years Carol, Bill is survived by his daughter Penny (Warren) Heather, and son Lane (Marnie) Steiner, grandchildren Russel (Jackie) Heather, Deanna Heather, Mitch (Jasmine) Randle, Tracy (Curtis) Williamson, Bailey Steiner, and Clay Steiner, great-grandchildren Olivia, Hannah, and Emily Heather, sister Marjorie Malmberg, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his beloved daughter Terry, parents Walter and Edith Steiner, and brother-in-law Graydon Malmberg.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, October 7th, 2024 at 1:00 pm at the Arrowwood Community Hall, Sue MacDonald officiating. Inurnment Arrowwood Cemetery.

Any tributes in Bill’s memory can be made to the Vulcan County Health & Wellness Foundation, PO Box 28, Vulcan, AB, T0L 2B0 or to vchw.foundation@gmail.com.

Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.

STEINER, William ‘Bill’ Homer 1934 – 2024

11 thoughts on “STEINER, William ‘Bill’ Homer 1934 – 2024

  • October 22, 2024 at 10:06 am
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    Carol:
    Sincere sympathy to you and your family on the passing of Bill. He was a very genuine man and will be missed by all his family and friends.

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  • October 9, 2024 at 10:56 am
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    Carol , Lane & Marnie, Warren & Penny and families-
    sorry to hear about Bill’s passing. I have many happy memories of our talks when I delivered bulls his way. A very gentle and kind soul. Bill will be missed.
    Darren and Joanne Unger and family

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  • October 8, 2024 at 5:22 pm
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    Our deepest sympathies from the Jarokosky family to the Steiner family.

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  • October 8, 2024 at 10:30 am
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    Carol and Family,
    I always looked forward to my visits with you folks. Bill was such a likeable and hospitable guy and a great community man. I’m sure you will all miss him. Was shocked to hear of his passing, I didn’t realize his health was not that good.
    Your wonderful memories will hold you together in the weeks and years to come.
    My condolences to you all.

    Ron

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  • October 8, 2024 at 10:19 am
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    Carol
    Over the years we have had so many good visits and laughs together , We will truly miss Bill ., it won’t be the same without him
    Be strong Carol

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  • October 7, 2024 at 8:14 am
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    My deepest condolences to Carol, Lane, Penny and their families on this very sad occasion. Bill was a remarkable person and will be sadly missed. Wishing peace to his family and friends in this difficult time.

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  • October 5, 2024 at 8:15 pm
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    Dear Carol , Lane and Penny
    so grateful that we got to see Bill this summer and get a hug . He was a good husband and Dad – he will be very missed

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  • October 5, 2024 at 11:22 am
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    My condolences to Carol and Steiner family. Bill was and still is special to me.. We were born the same year in Arrowwood in Mrs. Lewendons nurses home, we grew up together, went to school together and farmed as neighbors all of our lives..Bill meant a lot to me and I will greatly miss him . Gods richest blessings at this time of sorrow and grief.
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  • October 3, 2024 at 3:41 pm
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    Sending my love and condolences to Carol and all his family. Bill was a wonderful man and neighbour! The family and community have lost an outstanding citizen. May the good Lord rest and keep him in the hollow of His hand.

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  • October 3, 2024 at 10:59 am
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    Dear Carol and families,
    We are sending our love, prayers and condolences on the passing of Bill. He was a loving and dedicated husband, father, grandpa, and friend. Bill always had a twinkle in his eyes and a smile that warmed my heart! Please know that Bill will live on in everyone’s memories and hearts.

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  • October 3, 2024 at 10:24 am
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    My heartfelt condolences to Carol and their family during this difficult time.

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