William “Bill” Wilson Cruden

Died: October 9, 2013 | Place: London, Ontario

Obituary

CRUDEN, William “Bill” Wilson…

Suddenly while playing golf, his favorite sport, on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 Bill Cruden of London at the age of 78. Beloved husband of Linda Taylor-Cruden and the late Carol E. Cruden (1994). Loving father of David (Mary Lou) Cruden and Cathy (Steve) Hill. Dear stepfather of Todd (Laurie) Taylor and James (Kelly) Taylor. Proud grandfather of Corey, Alex, Trevor, Morgan and Casey. Special brother of Helen Anderson of Hamilton. Also survived by sister-in-law Ruth Cruden and brother-in-law Charles Coupal. Predeceased by his brother Joe Cruden and sister Barbara Coupal. He will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. Bill was a honourary lifetime member of the Kinsmen, past president of Highland Country Club and a member of the Rotary Club. Previous owner and one of the founders of CBS Equipment LTD. He was a lover of golf, curling, fishing, boating, traveling and spending time with family and friends. Family and friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Friday, October 11, 2013 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted at Byron United Church, 420 Boler Rd., London, on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at 3:00pm with Reverend Gregory Brawn officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

28 Comments

  1. Bob and Helen Dagg October 10, 2013 at 7:10 pm

    Dave and Cathy so sorry to hear about your Dad. Many memories flooded back from when we worked together.He was certainly doing what he loved to do best. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
    Bob and Helen

  2. Margie Rea (Hoevenaars) October 10, 2013 at 8:54 pm

    Todd and Laurie , so sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my prayers xo

  3. Jay and Sharon Shore October 10, 2013 at 9:18 pm

    Linda, Dave, Mary Lou, Cathy, Steve and families:

    Bill was a dear friend and valued business associate during the many years since we purchased CBS Equipment. His kind mentoring with both CBS and IDI will always be remembered. We are sure he is shooting his best round ever on the big golf course in heaven. We are sorry to be out of country at this time and apologize for missing Bill’s memorial. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

    Jay and Sharon

  4. Paula & John Loos October 10, 2013 at 10:35 pm

    Todd, Lori & family
    Our sincere condolences to both of you! such a shock to absorb.
    Sending you prayers and blessings with love

  5. Helen and Doug Hill October 10, 2013 at 10:57 pm

    We were deeply saddened to learn about Bill’s passing. We really enjoyed the many occasions which we spent with Bill and the family. He will be missed. Our hearts go out to Linda, Cathy, David, and the grandchildren.

  6. Bill ,Wendy Sinclair October 11, 2013 at 12:59 am

    Our prayers and love go out to Bill’s family. We are soo sorry for your lost.

  7. mary webb October 11, 2013 at 8:09 am

    Todd & Laurie, Morgan & Casey
    My thoughts, prayers and love for all your family with the passing of Todd’s father.
    Love from all the Webb family.

  8. Cindy, Brad, Brittany, Madison, Ryan and Charlie October 11, 2013 at 8:15 am

    Linda,Todd, Laurie, Morgan, Casey and Family. Our hearts are with you. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Much Love. Xo

  9. Debby Hickling October 11, 2013 at 8:57 am

    May God give you strength, Linda. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

  10. Virginia and Mandie October 11, 2013 at 8:57 am

    Cathy, Steve and family,

    We are sorry for this unexpected loss. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

  11. Libby Dawson October 11, 2013 at 9:34 am

    It is very sad for those of us who have been members at Highland for many years to lose one of our long-time familiar faces. He was a regular on both the golf course and curling ice, played both sports with enthusiasm and had a keen interest in the well being of the club as well. I send my condolences to Bill’s family. We, the ‘veteran’ members, will miss him too.

  12. Margaret & Rick Barbe October 11, 2013 at 10:25 am

    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and this most difficult time. God bless.

  13. Joanne Saunders October 11, 2013 at 11:07 am

    Dear Cathy, Steve and family,
    You have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your father, father-in-law and grandfather. So sorry I cannot be with you at this time. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
    Love, Joanne

  14. Ruby Ansari - Kanwal Birdi October 11, 2013 at 11:42 am

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you

  15. Tom Smart and Susan Lenard October 11, 2013 at 12:34 pm

    Dave and Mary Lou,

    Susan and I are very sorry for your loss and we send our sincere condolences and sympathies to you and Dave’s family.

  16. Casey & Gail Hoevenaars October 11, 2013 at 4:04 pm

    Linda, Todd, Laurie, Morgan Casey and Bill’s family Our deepest sympathies, You have lost a great member of your family. Our thoughts are with you through this difficult time.

  17. Ken and Carol Setterington October 11, 2013 at 5:02 pm

    Dear Linda,
    This is such a sad time for all of Bill’s loved ones and knowing him at Highland has been very much our priviledge.. Our very sincere condolences as you make this transition. Carol and Ken

  18. Stephanie Haggith October 11, 2013 at 5:13 pm

    Hi Cathy, the Laurier chain lstill applies….my sincere condolences to you and your family. May you find strength in your memories. I am unable to attend but my thoughts and prayers are of you at this surreal time. Steff

  19. Lori Easter Dennis October 11, 2013 at 8:19 pm

    Dear Dave, Cathy & Family, I was saddened to learn of your Dad’s passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts & prayers.

  20. Chris and Crystal Osadca October 12, 2013 at 9:00 am

    Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family, Linda. Bill was a wonderful man. We are truly sorry to hear of his passing.

    Chris & Crystal

  21. Elaine Murray (Anderson) October 12, 2013 at 10:38 am

    Dear Cathy. I was very sorry to of your dad’s passing. I remember him as always having a smile on his face. I regret that I was not able to reconnect with you in person this weekend. Take care. My thoughts are with you at this time.

  22. Doreen Graham October 12, 2013 at 11:06 am

    Linda
    Sorry I can’t be there for you today but my prayers are with you at this time. Doreen

  23. Bill Hern October 12, 2013 at 12:10 pm

    Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
    With deepest sympathies,
    Bill

  24. Lynne Baker October 12, 2013 at 2:37 pm

    Linda,
    I send my sincerest sympathy to you and all your family.
    Lynne Baker
    Sunningdale 9-Hole Captain

  25. BrianCross October 12, 2013 at 9:41 pm

    DearDave and Cathy and Lynda;I am so very sorry to hear of the recent passing of your father,husband,and great grandfather to his numerous neices and nephews.,also his very precious extended family members per se.It was certainly a very humbling and heartwarming experience to have the extreme priviledge to work for a TRUE AMBASSADOR FOR HUMANITY -YOUNG AND OLD ,WHATEVER THE CASE AND CIRCUMSTANCES MAY HAVE BEEN IN EACH INDIVIDUALS LIFE.I always will cherish my interview for the inventory position at CBS EQUIPMENTon Monday June6,1978.Your dad said where is the wheelchair my son at which time I started to laugh and stated it must be invisible in nature somewhat being PHYSICALLY CHALLEGED WITH CEREBRAL PALSY THE PAST 60 YEARS SINCE JUNE 27,1953 AND WITH ONLY TWO MONTHS EXPERIENCE ON A MANUAL KARDEX SYSTEM COURTESY OF JACK FLANAGAN OF FLANAGAN WAREHOUSING AND DISTRIBUTION WHERE MY DAD happened to be the supervisor as of NOVEMBER1,1974.So thus my tenure in the POWER TRANSMISSION BUSINESS BEGAN WITH THE VERY DILLIGENT HELPING HAND OF ERIC CLINTON(Bill;s Fine Son throughout the summer of June-September1978-April 11,1984 where once again changes were made within the organization with the RIGHT HONOURABLE MR.CRUDEN TAKING OVER AS SOLE PROPRIETOR OF THE BUSINESS WITH LLOYD BOUGHER AND MR.BILL CLINTON LEAVING THE CORPORATE ENTITY PER SE ALONG WITH YOURS TRULY.Little did Mr.C know ,but changes were truly indeed forthcoming in the not too distant future along with numerous personnel cnflicts with established knowledgable employees which would culminate with dissention and ultimate reorganization of the current business model in January 1997 under the ownership of Mr.Jay Shore and the expansion of the firm to a ultimate total of 5 branches all at a costs of knowledgable valued employees while a certain person was chasing the BRASS RING IN THE BUSINESS WORLD,along with his PHILADEPHAPIC AND SPORTS INTERESTS PER SE.So in conclusion REST IN PEACE ,MONSENIOUR CRUDEN;YOUR LEGACY WILL LIVE ON FOR ALL TO SEE AND LIVE UP TO.I FOR ONE BID YOU ADEUIA’-MY FRIEND-BRIAN CROSS-INVENTORY CONTROLLER-CBS EQUIPMENT-JUNE6,1978-APRIL 11,1984.CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENATIVE ST.JOSEPH;D HOSPITAL PARKWOOD SITE-LONDON,ONTARIO.JANUARY 2 1985-OCTOBER10.2013-28 YEARS-10 MONTHS AND STILL GOING STRONG.

  26. Adrian & Jean Maes October 13, 2013 at 9:15 am

    Hi Todd & family;

    Our condolences to you and your family at this time.
    You’re in our thoughts.

    Adrian & Jean

  27. Lorraine Ollson October 13, 2013 at 3:30 pm

    So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. I had the pleasure of working alongside Bill on the Ronald McDonald House Charity Bonspiel. His smiling face and positive attitude will be what I remember the most about Bill. Bill will be missed around Highland Country Club as he was one of the club President’s who truly wanted what was best for the members. It was a pleasure to have known him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.

  28. rick & brenda kellington October 13, 2013 at 4:49 pm

    Hi Linda, we heard from Neil, that Bill had passed away suddenly playing golf—we did not know Bill, however Bren & I wanted to pass along our thoughts and prayers to you and the family—the loss is hurtful however as a Golfer I am sure Bill could not have been in a better place than on the Golf course—all the best Linda, you are more than welcome to visit and stay should you ever come to Calgary—Rick & Brenda

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