Mr. Bill Kabeary

July 17, 1931 - November 5, 2019

Mr. Bill Kabeary of High River, Alberta passed away at Season's Retirement Centre on November 5th, 2019 at the age of 88 years. Bill was pre-deceased by his wife, Barb (2003), and survived by his children Tim, Doug, Kerri, and their families, including many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Bill was born in Drumheller, Alberta in 1931, and spent his early years living throughout southern Alberta, as his dad was an Alberta Wheat Pool operator, and his mom was a school teacher. Bill became a CPA in 1959, and moved with his wife Barb and young family to High River in the early 60’s. Bill was an entrepreneur at heart, and started several business ventures over the years. Rangeland Agencies is the most successful of these ventures, initially established in 1978 and still run today by his son, Doug. Bill enjoyed sports, participating over the years in baseball, amateur rodeo, boxing and golf. When his sons were growing up, he was involved in the community not only as a businessman, but as a big supporter of the Minor Hockey program in High River. He was involved as a coach, as a member of the Minor Hockey Association, and as a proud dad throughout Tim & Doug’s youth. In his 50’s, Bill took up golfing and spent many hours over the ensuing years on the links, enjoying the camaraderie of friends and family. A Funeral Service was held on Saturday, November 16th at 11:00 a.m. at the High River Church of Latter-day Saints (909 9th St West, High River AB) Bishop Drew Chipman officiating. If desired memorial donations may be made to the ALS Society of Alberta www.alsab.ca . Caring for the family is Lyle Reeves Funerals of High River (Craig Snodgrass) 403.652.4242.