Obituary of W. Hulme Henley

Born on the family farm at Sedley (NW 27 - 13 - 15 - W2nd) on Nov 22, 1923, Hulme (Bill) Henley passed away at the Veterans' Ward of the Wascana Rehabilitation Centre in Regina on Tuesday, October 26, 2010. Predeceased by his parents, Tom and Audrey, and his sister, Marcia, Hulme is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy (Haug) to whom he was married for 58 years, his sons Bill (Vionne) of Saskatoon and David (Nadine) of Ottawa, and his daughter Susan (Michael Hanrahan) of Toronto as well as five grandsons - Joe, Bryce, Marek, Lyndon, and Michael. After being schooled in Sedley and Toronto, Hulme joined the Artillery Corps and fought in France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. A graduate of the College of Agriculture at the University of Saskatchewan, he farmed for 22 years before joining the Saskatchewan Land Bank Commission. He was a talented pianist and a guardian of good manners who thoroughly enjoyed an amusing story and the laughter associated with the engaging company of others. Hulme was a keen participant in community organizations throughout his life, most recently as an active member of First Presbyterian Church in Regina. He greatly anticipated the weekly camaraderie of the Gyro Club. Hulme will be remembered as someone who taught those around him "to rise to the occasion" - whatever that occasion may be. A Visitation will be held on Friday, October 29, 2010 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Speers Funeral Chapel, 2136 College Avenue, Regina. A Service honouring Hulme's life will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 30, 2010 in First Presbyterian Church, 2170 Albert Street, Regina. In lieu of flowers, friends may wish to make a donation to the Salvation Army, 2240 13th Avenue, Regina, SK, S4P 3M7 or to a charity of their choice. An online book of condolences may be signed at www.speersfuneralchapel.com