It’s a great father who leaves a legacy for his children, it’s a great man who leaves a legacy for the community.
Bill Savory was both and his legacy will shine especially bright this year with a star dedicated to him on the Ri-con Cooroy Christmas Tree.
Bill passed away three years ago but is still very missed by his family.
A proud north Queenslander born in Innisfail, Bill moved to Sydney in his late teens where he met his wife before eventually moving back to Queensland 19 years ago.
Bill’s daughter Catherine Wray of Richie’s Bakery said the family are third generation bakers, learning all they know from Dad.
“He was an inspiration to us all, showing us no hurdle was too big to get over,” she said.
“He taught us all about devotion and hard work.
“As a small child, I can remember he had three jobs just so he could provide for his family.
“He never complained, he just got on with the job.
“Dad was still helping Richie and myself in the shop working with my son Bradley right up until he passed away.”
Bill was a father to four children and grandfather to three.
He loved all sports especially watching his grandson playing basketball.
He used to help look after the rep side with all the boys calling him Poppy.
Most of all he loved the North Queensland Cowboys and he was surely watching them from above when they won the Grand Final this year.
To Sponsor a Star costs $200 and there is only one spot left.
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