Bob is survived by his loving wife, Nancy, of 54 years; two daughters, Gailene Given of Kelowna, and Valerie McIvor of Penticton; one son, Gordon (Darlene) of Vernon; eight grandchildren: Brianna, Kaitlynn, Brenndan,
Kelsey, Robbie, Calvin (Jolene), Jordan, and Evelyn: great granddaughter, Rebecca; two sisters, Barbara (Harold) Sande of Wetaskiwin, AB, and Lucille Coates of Red Deer, AB; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Bob was predeceased by two brothers, Bill and Harold and two sisters, Edith Miller, and Annie Bowtenheimer.
A Memorial Service to celebrate Bob’s life will be held on Saturday, December 4th, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of Pleasant Valley Funeral Home with Rev. Bob Thompson officiating. A reception will follow in the Pleasant Valley Tea Room.
In lieu of flowers, those friends wishing to make memorial contributions in memory of Bob may do so to the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation – Tower of Care, 2101 – 32nd Street, Vernon, BC V1T 5L2.