Bill Haysom

BILL HAYSOM 1940 ~ 2025
Surrounded by love, William “Bill” Lawrence Haysom of Medicine Hat, Alberta, passed away after a brief illness, on Friday, August 8, 2025, at the age of 85 years. Bill lived a full and dedicated life, replete with compassion and kindness. Bill was a devoted husband to Nina, wife of 55 years, father to Johanna (Denis) and Matthew (Deanna), beloved grandfather to Arthur, Tiffany, Fischer, Lucy, Ryle and Kinleigh. Bill is also survived by his two brothers, Bob of Diamond Valley and Barry (Mavis) of Medicine Hat, and brothers-in-law Gino (Pat) and Beni, nephew Marcus (Genevieve) and great-nephew Khyran of Medicine Hat. Bill was predeceased by his mother Lempi in 1968, his stepmother Freda in 1983, and his father Idris in 1990. Born in Bellevue, Alberta in 1940 and raised in Medicine Hat, Bill went to Medicine Hat High School where he was the valedictorian of the Class of 1958. He studied at the University of Alberta, worked at the Medical Arts Clinic, was the proud owner of H&R Delicatessen with his wife Nina from 1979-1985, and finished his working career at the Medicine Hat Curling Club where he was the General Manager for 16 years. Bill maintained a life-long love of golf, which he passed on to his family, and had a very special place in his heart for the Medicine Hat Golf & Country Club, where he started playing at the age of eight. In recent years he could be found offering well-received advice at the driving range where people tried to emulate his sweet and effortless swing. In retirement, Bill focused on family, golf, curling, and long walks with his children, grandchildren and family dogs in Police Point Park. As was his wish, Bill will be laid to rest at Hillside Cemetery after a small family service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Home, Carmel Hospice, 156 – 3rd Street NE, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 5M1 or through the Covenant Foundation’s St. Joseph’s Home website at: https://covenantfoundation.akaraisin.com/ui/SJH/donations/start
The family wishes to thank the staff at St. Joseph’s Home, Carmel Hospice, whose kindness and compassion was a true blessing not only to Bill but also to his family during his final days, and the continued care of Dr. Bharwani as his family physician. Bill will be deeply missed, but his legacy will live on through Nina, his children, grandchildren and all who held him dear. To leave a message of condolence you may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.

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