Robert Peter Birsic

1968 - 2012

Robert Peter Birsic obituary, 1968-2012

BORN

1968

DIED

2012

Robert Birsic Obituary

Robert Peter Birsic October 2, 1968 - September 24, 2012 Robert was born in Landskrona, Sweden. He enjoyed the sea and working closely with his Dad Ivan. His Dad introduced him to the world of Gas Turbines Rob later went on to study Aircraft Gas Turbine theory and Overhauls at British Columbia Institute of Technology. In 1992, Rob left Sweden for Canada to visit family and snow ski. He spent ten years there working for General Electric and Trans Canada Turbine. In 2002, he jumped on an opportunity to transfer to Bakersfield, California. This is where he met and married his best friend Kathy. Robert's 25 year career in the Gas Turbine Industry, took him all over the world that gave him the many experiences he loved sharing with family and friends. He was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic in whatever he was doing. his passion was the sea and fishing. he loved fast motorcycles and cars. He was a social spirit but cherished his alone time with his wife Kathy. Robert is preceded in death by his mom and dad, Ivan and Weislawa Birsic and uncle Milko of Sweden. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife Katharine (Evans) Birsic and son Matthew Lugo who lovingly referred to him as Bobby; aunt and uncle Rolf and Krystyna Roos, cousin Kszysztof Smetek of Sweden, Aunt Aleksandra Nelerska, cousin Jerry and wife Alina Stevens, cousin Margaret Koralewski and her three boys, all of Vancouver B.C. You will remain in our hearts until we meet again. Your loving family and friends. Interment will be private. Sleep Well My Love www.bakersfield.com/obits

Published by Bakersfield Californian on Oct. 7, 2012.
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RIP Birsic, tänker på dig. / Toivan

Ingela Gjomakaj fd Toivonen

October 12, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Donna Sandberg & Family

October 8, 2012

R.I.P

Darek Nedeljkov

October 7, 2012

Rob,
So many fond memories of you being my neighbor and friend. You and Kathy together. Of course my fondest memory is you in the spring preparing your boat for sail. You'd wear your captains hat, ring the bell and clean, clean, clean while sitting right there in your drive way dry land. Think, you started the engine as well:) I regret, that I wasn't able to sail with you and Kathy. I know it would have been one of my best experiences. Also, we all didn't get to Russia as planned with you as our knowledgeable and experienced travel quide. You are with the Angels now, one of them being Mark. I will miss your fun, free spirit. Love Debbie Elbadawy

October 7, 2012

Robert, I will cherish the laughs we had. My heart goes out to your loving family.

Anniqa Karlsson

October 7, 2012

Love you brother. We miss you like crazy. Rest easy.

Peter Dederko

October 7, 2012

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