William Robert Broomfield Dyer

Oct 31 1933 - Aug 8 2024

Bob Dyer died peacefully August 8 predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Louise (2022). He leaves behind his children Ramsay (Cheryl), Fiona and grandson Spencer. Born and raised in Stranraer, Scotland, he moved to Canada in his twenties but his Scottish roots were always important as was the family he left behind.

Bob had a spirit for adventure that never weakened. After trading his sports car and plane for a sedan and children, he continued to fill life with sailing, skiing, running, diving, kayaking and traveling extensively with Louise. From sailing the coast of BC, kayaking, camping in their wee campervan throughout BC, the Yukon and Northwest Territories, to flying to all corners of the earth.

Ever the model of stability, Bob worked for MacMillan Bloedel for 41 years where they no doubt appreciated his meticulous nature, attention to detail and fastidious recordkeeping.

Together, Bob and Louise built our beloved cabin on DeCourcy Island. For many years this cabin has offered a place for family to gather and sun ourselves on the rocks in the summer and cozy up by the fire in the winter for the over thirty years of Christmas by candlelight that we all cherish. After the cabin was constructed, Bob continued to pursue his passion for building and carpentry by establishing systems for off-grid life, including a composting septic system and a solar electrical setup. He masterfully built much of the furniture at the cabin and beautiful kayaks that will continue to carry us on adventures with memories of him.