Background
BENNETT, William was born on April 14, 1932 in Kelowna, B.C. Son of the late William Andrew Cecil Bennett (Premier of B.C. 1952-1972) and of Annie Elizabeth May (Richards) Bennett.
BENNETT, William was born on April 14, 1932 in Kelowna, B.C. Son of the late William Andrew Cecil Bennett (Premier of B.C. 1952-1972) and of Annie Elizabeth May (Richards) Bennett.
Graduate, Kelowna high school.
Operator, owner furniture and appliance store, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. Elected Legislation Assembly British Columbia from S. Okanagan district, from 1973, premier British Columbia, 1975-1986.
Member Social Credit Party, Kelowna Chamber of Commerce (past president).
Married Audrey Lyne James, April 16, 1955. Children: Brad, Kevin, Stephen, Gregory.