William Lloyd Cansler, 62, passed away peacefully, Monday, June 28, 2004 surrounded by his family at his home in Lumberton.
William “Bill” Cansler was born in Beaumont on December 22, 1941 to Jack and the late Luella Cansler. Bill spent most of his life residing in Beaumont where he was a 1960 graduate of South Park High School and was a member of the 1960 State Champion South Park High School Greenie Basketball team.
After graduating from high school, Bill followed his father’s career path and completed his apprenticeship in the trade of Electrician in November 1965. In 1977, Bill became a certified instructor for electrical apprenticeship training through the Texas A&M University Engineering Extension Service. In 1978, Bill successfully completed the requirements and received the distinguished Master Electricians License, which he held through his retirement in 2003.
Bill was a dedicated member of the IBEW Local #479 in Beaumont for over forty years and completed his career with Schmidt Electric Company in Austin.
“Paw Paw Bill” will be remembered for his starched shirts, shined boots and sparkling automobiles. He also loved to play golf and travel. Bill’s happiest times were spent with his family and friends at the family lake house at Toledo Bend.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 1, 2004 at Broussard’s, 1605 N. Major Drive, Beaumont followed by burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will be 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday evening, June 30, 2004 at the mortuary.
Bill was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son and friend. He is survived by his wife, Delpha Cansler of Lumberton; father, Jack Cansler of Beaumont; sister, Jackie Ewing of Phoenix, Arizona; children, Christie Smith of Beaumont, Jason Cansler of Beaumont, and Brian and Robin Cansler of Kingwood; stepchildren, Tim and Robin Skaggs and children, Gary and Carla Skaggs and children, and Sue Ann and Danny Golden and children, all of Lumberton; grandchildren, Mackenzie and Tyler Smith, Madison Cansler, Griffin Lloyd and Owen Cansler.
Bill’s family would like to thank all the employees of MD Anderson and Christus St. Elizabeth Hospitals for their support and care over the past year.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 5144, Beaumont, Texas 77706 in the name of William Lloyd Cansler.
