Bill McQueen passed away on February 7, 2024, in Rosetown, Sask. Born on June 12, 1936, in Eston, Sask. to Charles and Ena McQueen, McQueen started life out at the family ranch near Richlea, Sask., but later moved to Dodsland, Sask., where he grew up and went to school.
McQueen started trucking in the 1950s and launched his first company, W.B. Trailer Co. Ltd., based out of Saskatoon alongside his business partner Bob Kinzel. Saskatoon was also where he met his wife, Dorothy, whom he married in 1958. He and Dorothy moved from the city with their children in 1972 to start a farm on newly purchased land near Tessier, Sask. Two years later McQueen started feeding cattle, establishing McQueen Feedyards Ltd. with his family.
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McQueen will be remembered for his passion and contributions to the cattle industry. He was instrumental in forming the Saskatchewan Cattle Feeders Association and served the organization for 12 years in the capacity of president (1983-86) and director (1980-89). Driven by curiosity, he loved travelling and seeing new things, but mostly meeting new people. Never shy to strike up a conversation with a stranger, McQueen had a knack for forming connections and sharing a genuine interest in the stories of everyone he met.
McQueen is survived by his wife Dorothy, son David (Nancy) McQueen, daughter Heather (Bert) Anderson, and grandchildren Ashley Anderson, Matt McQueen, Sarah (Brenan) Anderson and Bailey McQueen. He is also survived by his two great-grandchildren, Payton and Madalyn McQueen, sister-in-law Lois McQueen, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
The family extends a heartfelt thank you to the wonderful nursing staff at Rosetown Hospital for their excellent care.
