Bill Wielheesen
January 22, 1934 – June 26, 2021
After a long fulfilling life, Bill passed away at the age of 87 at the Ottawa Hospital – General Campus.
Born 22 January 1934 in Arnhem The Netherlands. He was predeceased by his parents and his 2 sisters Jopie and Sally.
Beloved husband of Hetty and loving father of Mike. Dear brother of Annie and brother-in-law of Helly. He will be dearly missed by many nieces and nephews from Canada, USA and The Netherlands.
In 1957, Bill immigrated to Canada to join his 3 sisters and their families. Bill had a long career in the Public Services (Stats Canada, Taxation, Global affairs).
Bill had a great sense of humour, a positive outlook on life and made friends easily.
He enjoyed swimming in Lake Heney, biking around Ottawa and skiing in the Gatineau Park, especially in his retirement.
A big thank you goes out to doctors and staff of the Hematology Department for their thoughtfulness and compassion in caring for Bill and to the dedicated staff at the Perley Day Program. They kept Bill entertained with a daily exercise program and many great Bingo Games during Covid-19.
A private service and a cremation has taken place. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.beechwoodottawa.ca
Digital Guestbook
Natasha Halenda
Karla Skoutajan and Wayne Mullett
Our sincere condolences to Hetty and Michael at this sad time. We always enjoyed our coffee shop chats with Bill. He will be remembered for his warmth and positive outlook and his many stories of growing up in the Netherlands and working in the Canadian public service. We will miss him.
Jaap and Maria Schouten
Dear Hetty,
We are sad to read about the passing of Bill in the Citizen today. Our sympathies to you and Mike. There are fond memories of times spent on Heney Lake and your back yard. We wish you strength in these difficult times. Thinking of you and Mike.
Anna Maier
Dear Mike and Hetty, My heart goes out to both of you during this really difficult time. I feel fortunate to have had the chance to spend time with Bill over the years. I loved listening to his stories. He had the kindest heart. I know you will cherish your memories with him forever. Warm regards and hugs. Anna
Anna Roberts
My sincere condolences to Hetty and Mike. Bill was a gentleman and a scholar. I enjoyed our Kaffeeklatsch whenever we met up at the coffee shop. He was well versed in a lot of different subjects, so there never was a problem finding a topic to discuss. Best regards in these difficult times, Anna
Jaconel Janssen
We will miss Uncle Bill, I can't quite believe he is gone. Our favourite uncle, so many happy memories, both in Canada and the Netherlands. Wishing Hetty and Michael lots of strength in the coming months.
Kim and Kent
Dear Hetty. Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Thinking of you. Kent, Kim, Ethan & Emma
Thea Aal Den bosch
Beste Hetty,
Mijn condoleances vanuit Nederland .
We wensen je heel veel sterkte in deze moeilijke tijd.
Oh how I will miss Uncle Billy! He was so kind, funny and loving. My boyfriend and I enjoyed some nice long walks together with Tante Hetty on our last visit, and he was happy. This must be such a difficult time. Sending big hugs to everyone who knew & loved Uncle Billy especially Tante Hetty and Mike..