William Walter Coutts

April 23, 2016

With his wife, daughters and son-in-laws by his side, Bill Coutts peacefully passed away at the young age of 63, with the same strength and dignity as he lived.

Born in 1952, Bill spent his early life in New Westminster. His youth was spent outdoors, fishing and camping with his 4 brothers and father. In 1971, he met the love of his life, Laurette; they married in 1976 and went on to have 4 beautiful daughters in Cloverdale, BC. He was a proud family man and spent his years sharing his outdoorsy passions with them.

Bill lived his life to the fullest: from a young boy until retirement. Whether it was fishing, golfing or camping; tinkering in his shed, fixing his boat, or doing any outdoor activity, he found contentment in all he did. Those who knew Bill’s witty sense of humor and up-for-anything-attitude knew he was always the life of the party - and loved him for it. A plumber by trade, Bill worked hard all his life. The majority of his working years were spent at the City of Surrey, as an honest and loyal plumbing inspector. Although he was proud of his work, it was no secret that he truly enjoyed the freedom of retirement. His last few years were spent fulfilling his lifelong dream of traveling in his motor home; first, across Canada, then to the sunny south with his wife Laurette and loyal pup, Casey. Bill’s adventurous nature never dulled and spending his retirement years seeing new sites brought him true happiness.

Bill is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 45 years, Laurette, their 4 daughters, Aimee, Jo-Anne (Stephen), Jessica (Jason), and Nicole (Niko); his grandchildren, whom he enjoyed so much, Brann, Madelyn, and Mila; his brothers, Gerald (Monika), and Fraser. He is predeceased by his father Fraser and mother Mavis, and brothers Norman and Melvin. This is not to mention the numerous close brother and sister-in-laws, nieces and nephews and countless friends he made along the way.

A celebration of life will take place on Saturday, April 30 at 11 a.m. at Shannon Hall, 6050A-176th Street, Surrey.

You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence for the family.

Messages of Condolence

we are so very sorry to hear of Bill,s sudden passing,Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time,Bill will be remembered as a great friend and workmate,

- John and Trish Cook

Bill was kind, considerate and humble, a great man and a great friend I will miss him dearly

- gregory snider

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Nikki Take care

- Lucie Lavallee (Britco)

Sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Bill played senior recreational hockey with us at Fleetwood Arena on Tuesdays. My condolences to all that new and enjoyed Bill. He will be missed.

- David Dingman

Sorry to hear of your loss. Bill was a pleasure to play hockey with, making the most of what talent god gave him. Always a happy guy in the dressing room and mild mannered on the ice. I know you'll miss him as will we. Tom

- Tom Burn

Dear Laurette, Aimee, Jo-Anne, Jessica, Nicole and family, We are so shocked and saddened to hear of Bill's passing..... Sending our sincere condolences to you all along with lots of love and hugs Thinking of you all xo Rob, Anna and Family

- Rob and Anna Gerding and Family

I wish to express my deepest sympathy to Laurette and family over the sudden passing of Bill. I worked with him for years at the City of Surrey. He was a wonderful and caring person. Very humble and kind to everyone. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time and hope each day will bring you peace as remember him in your memories.

- Marcia Hannay

We are so very sorry for your loss, sending everyone in your family love and hugs. Bill was such a great father and some of my best memories of Bill was when he would always help out with our soccer team and work with myself and Nicole as goal keepers. Keeping you all in our thoughts Love from the L'Heureux's and Tietzmanns xxoo

- Ashley L'Heureux

My heart aches for the Coutts family... My prayers and condolences to family and friends...I'm so sorry.... May he rest....

- Val Gionis

Jess, My heart goes out to you and your family at this incredibly sad time. Thinking of you. Hugs, Brenda

- Brenda Daigneault

To Laurette and family, we were so sorry to hear of Bill's passing, Deepest Sympathy from the Chrusch, Colley and Beck family, Love and prayers go out to you at this difficult time.

- Linda Beck

Laurette, I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was a gentle and kind man and will be missed. My thoughts are with you and the girls.

- Jayne Taylor

Man, I can't believe that Bill is gone. Such a cool guy. I remember the day he took me for a spin in his 1967 Corvette Stingray. Wow. Always fun to hang out at the Coutts house with the boys. My condolences to you Laurette and your family. Cheers, Bob

- Bob Poirier

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