We Remember

WINTER, William ‘Budge’

April 16, 1936 — August 9, 2024

Born April 16, 1936, in Kelowna, BC to Ernest & Sally Winter, Budge passed away at the Kelowna General Hospital on August 9, 2024, with his wife Bev and his best friend Terry Beeton at his side.

Budge is survived by his loving partner of 16 years, Bev Levis; daughter Loanne Athans, grandson Jesse Athans, granddaughter Kaylee (Troy) Gallagher and great-grandchildren Winter Robert Gallagher and Georgia Rose Gallagher; stepdaughter Meagan (Paulo) Kegles and special grandson, Jax Winter Kegles; niece Dana Egan and grandnephew Renney; and nephew Patrick (Charlene) Egan and grandnephew Jacob. Sadly, he was predeceased by his son Robert and sister Val Egan.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Make a Wish Foundation Canada, makeawish.ca.

Please join us in celebrating the life of this remarkable cowboy. Let’s gather to share the many memories he left us and hear how he touched your life as well. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 1:00 PM (PDT), at Trinity Church, 1905 Springfield Rd, Kelowna, BC. If you are unable to attend in person, please join the family online by Livestream at the time of the service, a recording will be made available to view shortly thereafter.
If you wish to send a condolence, post photos, or share a memory, please scroll down the page to the area call “Condolences”.

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The service for WINTER, William ‘Budge’ is scheduled for Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 1:00 PM (PDT). Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.

Address & Contact for Service Location:

TRINITY CHURCH

1905 Springfield Rd, Kelowna, BC

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Condolences

  • Shirleylee Shields says:

    Thinking of you all. I will forever remember the stories, the laughs and the great kindness shown to me and my family when Dave died, in 2021. Love you all and sending healing energy you 🩷🩷

  • Shirleylee Shields says:

    Beautiful pictures from Budge and Bevs backyard..

  • Wayne n Erfle says:

    Sorry to hear of his passing, he was quite a man. I met him around the time I bought his dad’s (Ernie) Winter plumbing and heating ltd. business in 1988.

  • JUDY M TIPPLE says:

    I am with you, Bev, in your sadness and grief. Place your thoughts on the great times and I’m sure that there were many.

  • Ramona Mattix says:

    In the late 1970s Budge was asked to give a eulogy for his friend Doug Bruce. I still have his hand written notes from that day. In part he said : A cowboy is a vanishing breed – the unselfish, rainbow chasing individual who was always looking over the hill for something to tame. Why are they hero’s? Because they help their friends for no reward; they don’t like bureaucracy; but most of all because they could not be grooved into society’s ways. We must most ask ourselves at this time is although he did live life fully and with few regrets, can we say the same? Hopefully we can. What is the measure of a man’s life? It’s not money or power, it is the will to be free and the soul to enjoy it. Doug would like to be remembered as a cowboy who lived free and unselfishly going to meet his maker with a satisfied soul. Aloha dear Budge, thank you for the memories, the care, and your stories. I will miss you.

  • Diane and John Fleming says:

    Sending our love. Psalms 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

  • Bettina Rodenkirchen says:

    Our sincere condolences to all of Budge’s loved ones! Growing up in Germany, I was enamored with many stories about Cowboys and Indians, but especially the Winnetou movies, depicting the special friendship between Winnetou, Chief of the Apaches and his very best friend, Old Shatterhand (picture attached)! I first met Budge in about 1977 and immediately thought of Old Shatterhand – cowboy, loyal to family and friends, and a true gentleman! He is looking down on you all.
    Bettina

  • Paddy and Denise Neave says:

    All the best on your journey in the sky. All the best to you Bev. We will miss Budge his stories demeanor his way no bull. He was great to my family and many New years at my grandma’s house. He was a man of his words.. condolences to all. Thanks for all rodeos and the to all involved.. Ride on cowboy 🤠.Love to you Bev

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