Bob passed away peacefully at Vernon

Jubilee Hospital on January 1st, 2009

after a long battle with cancer.

Bob is survived by his loving family: his

beloved wife of 48 years, Mary; his children:

Brenda (Mike) McCray, Rob (Lorraine)

and Corey (Tina); his grandchildren,

Russell, Scott, Lauren and Michael; his

siblings, Laura Hegland of Saskatchewan,

Lawrence of Saskatchewan and Ken of

New Brunswick. He was predeceased by

his brother George and sister, Doris and

his much loved dog, Haley.

Bob loved his family, sports and the

outdoors. He was an avid fi sherman, hunter and snowmobiler. Over

the years, he along with his wife, Mary, organized many fi shing derbies,

coached baseball and attended many Vernon Viper hockey games.

A Celebration of Life Reception will be held on Saturday, January 10th,

2009 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Halina Senior’s Centre, 3310 – 37th

Avenue, Vernon, B.C.

In lieu of fl owers, those friends wishing to make memorial contributions

in memory of Bob may do so to the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation,

2101 – 32nd Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 9Z9.

Arrangements have been entrusted to

Pleasant Valley Funeral Home

250 542 4333