Robert Taylor Howey passed away unexpectedly near Revelstoke, BC, at the age of 20 years. He leaves behind his mother, Kyla Howey (Abbotsford, BC); father, Harold Howey (Wallaceburg, ON); sister, Tanisha Verbeek (fiancé Ken Russell); nephew, Hunter Russell; brother, Brandon Hayes (girlfriend Nadine Roy); niece, Renesmae Hayes; nephews, Blake and Tyler Perrault; brother, Michael Howey; grandfather, Stan Verbeek; grandmother Yvonne Pii; step-grandfather, Ole Pii; great-grandmother, Irene Verbeek; uncle Jimmy Verbeek; cousins, Felicity Verbeek and Peyton Verbeek; grandparents, Robert and Marilyn Howey (Belmont, ON); aunt, Lisa Audette (Richard); aunt Lesley Fairbarn (Adam) (St. Thomas, ON); uncle Christopher Howey (Jaclyn) (St. Thomas, ON); cousins Colin Howey, Kinsley and Sadie Fairbarn, and Teagan and Rachel Audette. Robert also leaves behind his girlfriend of 2.5 years, Melissa Barnes. Robert was predeceased by his sister, Kelsey Hayes, in 1994.
Robert lived life to the fullest and had a zest for life that few people have. His smile made you smile, his laughter was contagious and he was an amazing friend to the people he cared about. His mother, Kyla, was his rock! Robert recently was telling his Grandma Pii how his mum was his world and that he would do anything for her because no matter what foolish thing he did, his mum was there for him. Robert also had his Grandma Yvonne’s heart & he always knew that if he needed help, she was there for him. He loved all of his siblings – Tanisha, Brandon, and Michael. His cousin, Felicity, was his partner-in-crime and his Uncle Jimmy and cousin Peyton were his motorcycle riding buddies. Robert enjoyed repairing forklifts with his Grandpa Verbeek. Robert was always up for a challenge. His presence will forever be missed by all of those who knew him. “Full Send or No Send!”
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