Robert 'Bobby' Henry Corman

Bobby Corman suddenly passed away on November 15, 2012, at age 84. Bobby was born and lived his entire life on a farm twelve miles east of Assiniboia.

Married in 1951, Bobby is survived by his dear wife Norma (Thorsness); their five children: June (Harald), Guy (Nadine), Anne (Chris), Trace, and Bill (Darlene). He revelled in having seven wonderful grandchildren: Justin, Tess, Shai, Daniel, Christine, Cady and Mick; as well as a beautiful great-granddaughter, Mina. Extremely proud of his large and extended family, Bobby is also survived by: many well-loved nieces and nephews, two sisters, Ferne Lindeburg and Shirley Mossop, and sisters-in-law Ethel Corman and Shirley Corman. Bobby was predeceased by an infant son Don, parents, Henry and Mary (Stewart), three sisters, Jean Corman, Doris Allen and Nan Corman as well as three brothers Ronnie, Harold (Bub) and Edward (Teddy).

Bobby was a farmer to the core. In his early years, he worked with his father, and brother, Bub. Later, Bobby and Norma happily brought Guy, Trace and Bill and their grandson, Justin into the farming operation. This year, Bobby used his trustworthy 1480 combine to harvest a bumper crop. Bobby and Norma always joyfully threw themselves into family activities and the social life of their community in Davyroyd and Zenith. Besides being known for loving all the members of his family profoundly and fiercely, Bobby Corman is celebrated for giving the gift of an unceasingly generous friendship to people near and far. Bobby was a keen follower of world events and (to understate it wildly) an avid sports fan. For six decades he and Norma cheered for (and suffered with) his beloved Roughriders. He attended over 60 Blue Jay games with Anne and Chris and even travelled to New York to see his hated Yankees. Of course, when it comes to sports, Bobby will be most remembered for his dramatically enthusiastic support of Curling. He travelled to 37 Briers (Canadian Curling Championships) and 32 World Curling Championships — the last three in Europe with June and Harald. In 2012, the Saskatchewan Curling Association gave him an Honourary Life Membership. According to the Executive Director of the Saskatchewan Curling Association, Amber Holland, “The impact Bobby had on the curling world was that all the curlers were his ‘favourites’ and those things he did for curlers and curling fans came straight from his big heart and you sincerely felt it.” In 2005, the Province of Saskatchewan awarded Bobby a Centennial Commemorative Medal for his contribution to the development of farming and his support of curling.

A tribute to Bobby’s Life was held on Monday, November 19, 2012 at the Prince of Wales Cultural Centre in Assiniboia. Service was provided by the Reverend Marilyn Leuty. In commemoration of Bobby’s contribution to the community, the Host Committee of the 2012 Tankard (Saskatchewan Men’s Curling Championship) provided an Honour Guard. Bobby’s pride in his Scottish heritage was recognized by piper, Tim Coffey, skirling out the curling anthem. Tributes were given by Bobby’s granddaughters; grandson, Daniel; daughter, June; Janeth Muldoon and Bob Ellert. A special graveside tribute was given by Clayton Pinfold. Donations in Memory of Bobby may be made to the Davyroyd Memorial Cemetery, cheques made out to Davyroyd Zenith Community Club. Ross Funeral Service in care of arrangements. An online book of condolences may be signed at www.rossfuneralservice.com