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Robert Paterson Obituary
PATERSON, Robert (Bob) George
February 11, 1937 - August 22, 2024
With sadness we announce the passing of Bob at the Oceanside Hospice in Parksville after two years of loving care at home by his wife of 63 years, Marilou. Bob leaves behind son Bruce (Brenda), daughter Susan (John), son Douglas (Sandra), grandchildren Jordan, Lesley-Ann (Matt), Amy (Tom), Dustin (Amanda), Timothy (Skye), Elandra (Steven), great grandson Everett, sister-in-law Valerie (Joe) and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Bob was born in Saskatoon, the youngest and last of five siblings. Parents Andrew and Helen Paterson emigrated from Scotland after service in World War I. He graduated from UBC in 1960 with a Bachelor of Science, Honours Geology. He later obtained his certification as a Professional Engineer. His working career consisted of exploration work for mining companies, 14 years as geologist and engineer for the iron and copper mine on Texada Island, two years at McIntyre Mines in Grande Cache, Alberta, and finally 18 years as Manager of the Coal Department for the Energy Resources Conservation Board in Calgary.
Continuing the community involvement of earlier years, in retirement in Parksville Bob became a director for the Society of Organized Services and a member of the renovation committee at Knox United Church. Curling continued his love of sports, which started from an early age. Reading history was his favorite pastime and led naturally to joining the local historical society.
The family are very grateful for all aspects of our health care system that tended to Bob's complex medical needs over many years.
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February 11, 1937 - August 22, 2024
With sadness we announce the passing of Bob at the Oceanside Hospice in Parksville after two years of loving care at home by his wife of 63 years, Marilou. Bob leaves behind son Bruce (Brenda), daughter Susan (John), son Douglas (Sandra), grandchildren Jordan, Lesley-Ann (Matt), Amy (Tom), Dustin (Amanda), Timothy (Skye), Elandra (Steven), great grandson Everett, sister-in-law Valerie (Joe) and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Bob was born in Saskatoon, the youngest and last of five siblings. Parents Andrew and Helen Paterson emigrated from Scotland after service in World War I. He graduated from UBC in 1960 with a Bachelor of Science, Honours Geology. He later obtained his certification as a Professional Engineer. His working career consisted of exploration work for mining companies, 14 years as geologist and engineer for the iron and copper mine on Texada Island, two years at McIntyre Mines in Grande Cache, Alberta, and finally 18 years as Manager of the Coal Department for the Energy Resources Conservation Board in Calgary.
Continuing the community involvement of earlier years, in retirement in Parksville Bob became a director for the Society of Organized Services and a member of the renovation committee at Knox United Church. Curling continued his love of sports, which started from an early age. Reading history was his favorite pastime and led naturally to joining the local historical society.
The family are very grateful for all aspects of our health care system that tended to Bob's complex medical needs over many years.
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Published by Victoria Times Colonist from Sep. 22 to Sep. 24, 2024.
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