Robert John Gust

1928-2020

It's with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our

father, father -in law ,grandfather, papa uncle ,great uncle and friend.

Dad was 91

Predeceased by his Loving wife Lillian,

son Richard, daughter Pattie, Granddaughter Pamela 2 sisters, 4brothers , parents

Survived by his loving children; Roberta ( Don ), Shirly ( Bruce ), Colleen ( Kevin ),

Susan ( Chris ), Robert ( Rolanda ), Carolyn ( Dave ) 12 grandchildren ,

15 great grandchildren, 1 great great grand child

Dad was born on the family farm in Saskatchewan, until he left in his teens looking for work &

adventure. This would lead dad to Kelowna were he found a job at the sunrype juice factory,

this is where he met Lillian (mom ) at a social event . They dated for awhile until he ask

for her hand in marriage, they got married in 1950. After a few years

they move to Port Alberni where they bought a lot and built their dream home , than started

their ever- growing family .Raising their 6 daughters & 2 sons. Dad had many jobs as

long-shoring, becoming a Bridgman working on the railroad ( Myra in Okanagan

& Taylor Flats in, Port Alberni ) and decided to settle in with Mclellan pile driving

until he retired at the age of 60. Dad couldn't sit still so started to renovate the house

and started his beautiful woodworking. Over the years dad & mom joined the

Son's of Norway social club and also joined the horseshoe club. He love bean bags ( always won )

Dad and mom loved their bowling leagues 5pin in Port Alberni as well as 10 pin in Naniamo ,

dad was in the men's league on Weds & together Sunday with daughters Shirly & Pattie, Colleen

son Bob, son- in laws Bruce, Kevin . Dad also enjoyed his fishing , hunting. Shake blocks

He loved his sports Hockey, football, baseball ( Toronto Maple leafs ,Toronto Blue Jays ,BC Loins

you could hear dad yelling at refs & umpires, lines men on there bad calls.

But dads biggest love was his ever growing family

We have lost another link in our family chain!

Dad was the best husband,father,grandfather, Papa uncle & friend

We love and miss you so much already may you rest pain free, peacefully,

forever in our hearts. ( Due to covid-19 ) There will be a private family service at the cemetery

In lieu of flowers a donation in dads name to Heart & Stroke or your favorite charity

Silent, Strong Dad

He never looks for praises

He's never one to boast

He just goes on quietly working

For those he loves the most

His dreams are seldom spoken

His wants are very few

And most of the time his worries

Will go unspoken too

He's there... a firm foundation

Through all our storms of life

A sturdy hand to hold onto

In times of stress and strife

A true friend we can turn to

When times are good or bad

One of our greatest blessings

The man that we call DAD

Love you forever: Shirly & Bruce XOXO