Obituary of William (Bill) Goldsworthy

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Bill Goldsworthy on Saturday, March 22, 2008. He is survived by his loving wife Judy, daughter Lisa (Joe) Payette, son Ross, granddaughter Ashley Payette, sisters Ann (Ken) Rose, Gail (Ted) Kakino, Judy's family Tony & Lil Lefebre & Beejay & Kelly Quinn. Also special little buddies, Bentley & Contessa. Bill was predeceased by his parents LeRoy and Zelma Goldsworthy. Goldy was the epitome of a Golf Professional. He spent over 50 years in the golf industry, at the Jasper Park Lodge, Point Grey G & CC, Head Pro (in 1965 the youngest in Canada) at Cedar Hill Golf Club, then Gallagher's Canyon, Kelowna. Pro-Manager Hinton, Camrose & Lake Point Golf Clubs respectively. During his Cedar Hill days he proudly started PGA Tour player Jim Rutledge & Asian Tour player Rick Gibson off on their careers. As Co-Chair of the marshals, Bill dedicated 25 years of service to the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. An ambassador to the game of golf, Bill was a lifetime member of the CPGA and served on the board of directors of the APGA. His favourite spot to be was at the cottage at Lake Edith, fishing and drinking Blue! A Celebration of Life was held on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at 1:00, from Messiah Lutheran Church in Camrose (4810-50 St.)with Pastor Brian Krushel officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are gratefully accepted to the S.P.C.A. or to the charity of your choice.