In May 1951, W.E. “Little Bill” Schunter saved his 4-year old son Ron from drowning in Creighton Creek. Ron was playing with his wagon near the creek when he fell into the water and was swept away. Little Bill dove into the rushing waters and pulled Ron to safety. Little Ron was not harmed as the current was running so swifty he stayed on the surface. Happy Father’s Day in heaven to Little Bill Schunter.
In 1939 Bill launched his career in the logging business at the tender age of 14. In 1963, with his brother Bob as a full partner, W&R Schunter Logging was formed. Little Bill married Hazel Smith and together they raised three sons: Ron, Doug and Richard. Little Bill eventually settled into ranching, raising cattle on his Creighton Valley ranch.
