McNeill, William R.

August 6, 1936 – March 22, 2013

 

Known to Strathmore residents as 

“Trapper”. Carseland residents as “Wild Bill”. Survived by 4 sons and 1 daughter, 

10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

 

Bill travelled many paths in life. Trapper, Poet, Artist and Photographer. His favorite place was amongst nature, Waterton Park, Jasper, Alaska, anywhere there was mountains. A memorial will be held at the Bow River – date to be announced.

 

Choice

 

If I had choice

Of realms in which to dwell

I’d free this soul

From body and worlds worth

To soar with eagles

On the winds express

Free from the clinging bonds

I’ve known on earth.

 

If I had choice

Of voice in which to sing

I’d say a chorus

From the sky’s expanse,

My song a clear expression

Of a soul set free

And down across the fleece of cloud

I’d dance.

 

William Rayment McNeill