At Cardston, AB on August 3rd, 2012, Willie MacArthur passed away peacefully.

Willard Ralph MacArthur, affectionately known as Willie, ""the Rev"", and ""Mac"". Born January 28, 1946 in Summerside PEI. Beloved husband of Anne; father to Rhonda MacArthur; Stacey (Doug) MacDonald; grandfather to Reese; Colby and Aiden. Son of the late Alice & Angus MacArthur; brother to Margaret Cass Harris (deceased); Jeanne Arsenault; Jessie Graham; Sylvia Barrett (Keith) & Goldie MacArthur.

As a teenager Willie moved away from home & worked in Toronto as a service station attendant. Joined the military in 1967 and had postings to Gagetown NB; Northwest Germany; Petawawa ON; Ottawa ON; Suffield AB; Moose Jaw SK where he married the love of his life, Anne. They then were posted to Southwest Germany, and finished his military career in Victoria BC in 1995. Willie & Anne moved to Okotoks AB in 1998. Those who knew Willie well were not surprised when shortly after this move, he volunteered to go to Bosnia for 9 months. On his return he pursued a career as a long distance truck driver. In 2008, Willie & Anne then moved to his dream home in Cardston AB, where he continued trucking until his illness forced him to retire.

Willie enjoyed telling stories, jokes & pulling pranks. Willie was a loyal friend who loved good times with his friends & family. He had a life-long love of old country music, camping and always looked forward to Artillery reunions and the opportunity to reacquaint with old friends and make new ones.

For those of us who knew & loved Willie, ALS took him far too soon. He fought a long, hard battle with no complaints. If so desired, donations can be made to the ALS society at www.als.ca. Although ""THE LAST CURTAIN FALLS"" he will always be with us.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Martin Bros. Funeral Chapels Ltd. 1-800-382-2901.