William “Bill” Bus
December 25, 2025
BUS, William “Bill” – Surrounded by his family, Bill passed away at the Louise Marshall Hospital on Thursday, December 25, 2025 in his 95th year.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Gertrude Bus (2002). Survived by his wife, Alida Smart. Cherished Dad of Anna & Ed Vander Veen, the late Ralph Bus (2016), Liz & Charlie Bryan, Barb & Kent Sterling, Claudia & Steve DeHaan, and Christine & Moe Hickey. Loving Opa of Chris & Andrea, Darren & Lisa, Nikki & Dylan, Josh & Dana, Jacob & Justyna, Rachel & Kelby, Emma & Kyle, Jordan, Ethan, Noah & Laura, Jesse & Hayly, Jason, Rebekah, Esther & Josh, Carter, and Megan; and Great-Opa of Max, Owen, Lucy, Jackson, Parker, Ellie-Anna, Claire, Charlie, Autumn, and Brecken. Dear brother of Jus and Goossen (Reina); and brother-in-law of Trijn, and Aafke. Predeceased by his siblings: Eisse, Piet (Tine), Aaltje (Piet), and John.
Bill immigrated to Canada in 1952 with $18.00 in his pocket. He met his wife Gertrude and married in 1960. He was a life-long and dedicated farmer and seed salesman, working right until his passing. Bill was a leader in his community and church. He loved birds, plants, tending to his garden and curling. Bill was a man of faith and a member of Monck Baptist Church. He cherished his family and was incredibly proud of his children and grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at the England Funeral Home, 294 Main Street South, Mount Forest, on Sunday, December 28th from 1:00-4:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Faith Baptist Church, 485 King Street East, Mount Forest, on Monday, December 29th at 11:00 a.m., with visitation at the church from 10:00-10:45 a.m. Following the service, everyone is welcome to remain at the church for refreshments and fellowship. Spring interment will take place at Grand Valley Union Cemetery. For those unable to attend the service in person, you are invited to view livestream by clicking on the link below (link will be available shortly). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation or Thrive Disability Access. Donations and online condolences may be made at www.englandfuneralhome.com
Condolences
Dear Bus family;
Our deepest condolences with the loss of your incredible father, grandfather and great grand father. May the Lord surround every one of you during this time of saying goodbye, and may His peace be with each one of you. Our thoughts and prayers.
So sad to hear the passing of Bill... I have such fond memories of time with you all at the farm growing up!!
Sending my love and peace during this time!!
Passionate, competitive, inspiring, and relentless, all mixed with compassion, that was the Bill Bus we knew and worked with over many decades. May his entire family take pride and comfort in his compelling life story.
Liz and Charlie, we send our deepest condolence's to you and your family on the loss of your father. He was a great man. Heaven just got another beautiful angel.
— Joyce and Shane Hebert, December 26, 2025So sorry for your loss…
My deepest sympathies to the family.
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