Obituary of William Edward Harvie Alport

ALPORT - William Edward Harvie (October 28, 1922 - November 8, 2006) Dr. Bill Alport passed away quietly after a long battle with Alzheimers disease on November 8th, but not before he touched the lives of a great many people in the community. Family, friends, and patients lives were enriched by the time spent with "Dr. Bill. Bill is predeceased by his loving wife, Dr. Jill Alport, by his parents, Dr. Edward and Ruth Alport; sisters, Patricia Dobie, and Elizabeth (Phil) Bby; brother-in-law, John Lord. Left to mourn, but also to share in many fond memories, are his sister, Daphne Lord; brother-in-law, Dr. Ted Dobie; his four sons, Edward (Ted), John, Stephen and Peter (Harvie); daughters-in-law, Karen, Donna, Lois; grandchildren, Brie, Michael, Lisa, Katherine, Annie, David, Jill, Carling, James and Thomas. Dr. Alports lifetime passions were his family, and his work. For over forty years, Dr. Bill practiced family medicine, caring for many Regina patients, carrying on a tradition that started in 1912 with his father, Dr. E. B. Alport, that he passed on to his son John upon retirement. He was a true family physician, with a deep compassion for his patients and their well being, spending countless hours at the bedside waiting for a baby or consoling a grieving family. Bill attended Lakeview School and Central Collegiate, received his post secondary education in Saskatoon. He received his Medical degree from the University of Toronto in 1949. His studies were temporarily interrupted by wartime service with the Royal Canadian Air Force. Following his formal education he returned to Regina where he met his future wife, Jill, the "cute, masked anaesthetist standing at the head of the operating table, while operating with his brother-in-law, Dr. Ted Dobie. Dr. Alports passion for family medicine was obvious. He was a clinical professor of the University of Saskatchewan, teaching many young doctors at the Plains Health Centre. He also served at the National level as President of the College of Family Physicians of Canada, and as Chairman of the Board of Examiners. He was among the first group to receive a Fellowship in that College. He also served as President of the medical staff of the Regina General Hospital, Medical Consultant to the City of Regina and was a member of the Board of Governors of all three Regina hospitals. He served as board member of the Canadian Cancer Society, and board member and president of Group Medical Services. In 1977, he was awarded the Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Medal and in 1989 he received a Life Membership in the Canadian Medical Association. Despite his fondness for his work and his many patients, his favourite place was Katepwa Lake, where he spent his summers. He and Jill bought their own cottage in 1955. Bill and Jill enjoyed nothing more than spending time at the cottage with family and friends. Those whose lives were touched by Bill, are invited to share in a celebration of his life on Saturday, November 11, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. in Lakeview United Church, 3200 McCallum Avenue, Regina with Rev. Everett Hollis officiating. Interment in Regina Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, friends so wishing may make donations, in memoriam, to a charity of choice.