Red Deer Public School Board Trustee Bill Christie passed away at the age of 73 on Sunday. (Photo: Red Deer Public Schools)

By rdnewsNOW staff

Served With Pride

Red Deer Public School Board trustee Bill Christie passes away

Aug 11, 2020 | 4:21 PM

Red Deer Public Schools has announced the passing of one of their trustees over the weekend.

William “Bill” Christie passed away on Aug. 9 at the age of 73, the district said in a release.

Christie served on the Board of Trustees since 2010. Prior to that he had served on the school boards of two British Columbia school jurisdictions for 25 years.

“Bill was incredibly proud to serve his community as a school board trustee,” said Board Chair Nicole Buchanan. “Bill was a trustee for 35 years, first becoming a trustee at age 22 in B.C. He was committed to meeting the needs of students, particularly vulnerable students.”

“He was also a strong champion for public school education and local autonomy of school boards to best meet the needs of local communities,” Buchanan added. “Beyond that, his fellow trustees remember Bill as a gentle-man who was kind, had a memorable smile, supported other trustees, took great pride in both his Scottish and B.C. heritage and had a great sense of humour. It was an honour to serve with Bill.”

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“Bill valued being a part of the Red Deer Public School community,” remarked Superintendent Chad Erickson. “He enjoyed being in our schools, and was very proud of the work and accomplishments of our students and staff. Bill was a strong advocate for public school education and was passionate about the potential of schools and our students. He was a devoted husband, father and very proud of his grandchildren.”

Christie was also active in the local community having served on the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation Board, the United Way and Red Deer Highland Games Committee.

Christie is survived by his wife of 44 years, Terry, as well as a son and daughter and five grandchildren.