Wietse (Bill) Boersma

Wietse (Bill) Boersma of Neepawa, Manitoba, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025, at the age of 89, with his family by his side at Neepawa Hospital.

Bill was born on May 25, 1935, in Wijtgaard, Netherlands. At 15, he immigrated to Canada with his family, settling in Manitoba. He met Olive in Portage la Prairie, and they married in 1962. Together, they raised five children, moving throughout the province for Bill’s work as a mechanic before making Neepawa their home in 1980.

A skilled mechanic, Bill had a gift for fixing anything in need of repair. He spent many years running G&B Auto, where he helped countless people with their mechanical needs. Beyond his work, he loved fishing, camping, and gardening, but nothing brought him more joy than his family, especially his grandchildren. He also had his first great grandchild on the way, a baby boy expected to arrive in June.

Bill was predeceased by his parents, two sisters, and his son, David (1981).

He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Olive; his brothers, Cy and John; his sister, Hinke; and his children, Greg (Shannon), Trish (Brian), Marijka (Curtis), and Darcy (Heather). He will also be dearly missed by his grandchildren, Chantel (Brenden), Travis, Cody (Jade), Kendra, Ryan, Holly, Tristan, Riley, and Brooklyn.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Palliative Care Neepawa or Parkinson Canada in Bill’s memory.

White’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
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