William "Bill" Bedwell

William Bill Ray Bedwell, 56, of Great Falls, passed away peacefully Monday, March 6, 2017 at Peace Hospice.Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 10, 2017 followed by a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. both at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. A funeral liturgy will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.Bill was born September 15, 1960 in Great Falls, Montana. He graduated high school while serving in the Navy and received his associates degree at Montana Tech in Missoula. Bill was a carpenter by trade.Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, spending time with family and friends, and was willing to help those in need.Bill is survived by his mother Beverly (Don) Schumacher; daughters Amanda Bedwell and Chelsey (Joseph) Partridge; son Nathan (Sierra) Bedwell; and grandchildren Ben, Sillas and Sydney.He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Bedwell; brother Big Mike Bedwell; and sister Catherine.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Peace Hospice, 1101 26th Street South, Great Falls, MT 59405.