Mr. Robert "Buster" Leslie Smithers

Robert Leslie “Buster” Smithers (1921~2016) - Buster passed away peacefully at the Boundary Hospital, Grand Forks on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at the age of 94 years. Predeceased by his parents, Les and Myrthe Smithers; wife of 46 years, Katherine; 2 son-in-laws. Survived by daughter, Marguerite Rotvold; Pat (Joey) Tatangelo; Carol Lowrie and Roberta (George) Fielding; 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; also numerous cousins. Buster cherished his family and friends and the time he spent with them. He was well known for the garlic he grew even at Boundary Lodge. He made many friends through his hunting from the Okanagan to the East Kootenays. Other hobbies included bowling, curling and playing crib. Buster was a life member of the Oliver Elks Lodge and BC Senior Citizens Association. He was very proud of his work for West Kootenay Power (Fortis) as a lineman, meter repairman and finally as a supervisor in Grand Forks and Greenwood for over 40 years. Buster retired in Midway in 1981 and spent the last four years at Boundary Lodge “The best Place to Call home,” he always told his family. Special thank you to Dr. Naude, the staff at Boundary Lodge and nurses at Boundary Hospital and Home Care. You will be missed by family, neighbours at Boundary Lodge and many friends but we will all cherish found memories of you. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of his life will be held in the spring at the Elks Hall with interment in the Oliver Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations to Boundary Lodge, 300-7130 9th Street, Grand Forks, B.C. V0H 1H4. [email protected]. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Blaine Krist at Graham Funeral Home, 5920 Kootenay Street, Oliver, B.C. (250) 498-3833. Your message of condolence or to share a memory of Buster may to sent to www.grahamfh.com