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Robert Gilchrist Obituary
GILCHRIST, Robert Duncan
August 26, 1946 - May 30, 2024
Robert "Bob" Gilchrist of Calgary, AB, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at the age of 77 years.
Bob was born in Edmonton but spent much of his career as a petroleum geologist in the oil industry in Calgary.
Bob enjoyed time spent at their summer home on Vancouver Island. He loved sailing around the Gulf Islands, and on nice days you could find him driving around in his TR3 or TR6. Finley will sure miss their walks.
Bob is survived by his loving family, his wife Deborah Wheeler-Gilchrist, daughters, Katelin (Phil Mitchell) and Theresa (Niall Oddie), and his grandchildren, Nia and Kaleah Mitchell, and Connor and Meredith Oddie. He is also survived by his brother Alan of Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales, his niece Emma, and nephews. He was a dear friend to many, and we all loved his sense of humour. He was a real "pun" guy!
A Celebration of Bob's Life will be announced at a future date.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Dr. Tom Szabo, his family physician, Dr. Sarna, his neurologist, and other doctors, who assisted the family through Bob's fight with Parkinson's and cancer. If you choose to make a donation, please consider these worthy causes, the Parkinson's Association of Alberta and Canadian Cancer Society. And a big thank you to Ashley (RVPHS) for being with them at the end.
Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Robert's family at In" target="_blank" class="obit-text-link">www.MHFH.com.
In living memory of Robert "Bob" Gilchrist, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes.
August 26, 1946 - May 30, 2024
Robert "Bob" Gilchrist of Calgary, AB, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at the age of 77 years.
Bob was born in Edmonton but spent much of his career as a petroleum geologist in the oil industry in Calgary.
Bob enjoyed time spent at their summer home on Vancouver Island. He loved sailing around the Gulf Islands, and on nice days you could find him driving around in his TR3 or TR6. Finley will sure miss their walks.
Bob is survived by his loving family, his wife Deborah Wheeler-Gilchrist, daughters, Katelin (Phil Mitchell) and Theresa (Niall Oddie), and his grandchildren, Nia and Kaleah Mitchell, and Connor and Meredith Oddie. He is also survived by his brother Alan of Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales, his niece Emma, and nephews. He was a dear friend to many, and we all loved his sense of humour. He was a real "pun" guy!
A Celebration of Bob's Life will be announced at a future date.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Dr. Tom Szabo, his family physician, Dr. Sarna, his neurologist, and other doctors, who assisted the family through Bob's fight with Parkinson's and cancer. If you choose to make a donation, please consider these worthy causes, the Parkinson's Association of Alberta and Canadian Cancer Society. And a big thank you to Ashley (RVPHS) for being with them at the end.
Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Robert's family at In" target="_blank" class="obit-text-link">www.MHFH.com.
In living memory of Robert "Bob" Gilchrist, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes.
Published by Victoria Times Colonist from Jun. 1 to Jun. 3, 2024.
Memories and Condolences
for Robert Gilchrist
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Geri Dickson
June 7, 2024
Sorry to hear of Bob's passing. We both worked for the BC Geological Survey Branch in the 70's and 80's and I still laugh at one golf tournament when the VI Helicopter crew dropped crates of champagne onto Bob's balcony in the Prospect Lake area (such a neat house with the tree growing through the middle). What a crazy bunch we were. Condolences to all of Bob's family.
Kristina Alexander
June 3, 2024
Tess sorry to hear of your Dad´s passing. Sending you and your family loads of love during this difficult time.
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