Obituary of Wesley Bish

John Wesley Bish was born to Tyne and Sarah Bish in Forestburg, Alberta on October 7, 1926, and passed away in the Daysland Health Centre on October 12, 2017, at the age of 91 years.

He is survived by his loving wife Elsie of 69 years and their sons: Percy (Peggy), Dale (Jean), and Russ (Louise); seven grandchildren Aaron (Kelly), Darin (Deanne), Chris (Lisa), Pam (Jason), Kenny (Deanne), Charmaine, Zach and eleven great-grandchildren; brother Doug (Rae) Bish; brother-in-law Gerald Price and sisters-in-law Jean (Alvin) Fink and Lois Price.

Wes was predeceased by his infant son John Wesley; six sisters Donna Oberg (twin sister), Gladys (Raymond) Kemmis, Goldie (Dugald) McCallum, Elaine (Harry) Christman, Phyllis (Jock) Higgins, Bernita (Eric) Butt; one brother Austin (Florence) Bish; daughter-in-law Jeannette Bish; brothers and sisters-in-law Ted (Rita) Price, Dick Price, Jack (Mabel Martz) Price,  Ernie Price and Gwen (Ernie) Jans.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at the Forestburg Community Hall.  Memorial donations in memory of Wes may be made to the Diplomat Interpretive Centre or to the Forestburg Arena.