Robert C. Simson

February 15, 1938 - March 10, 2018

BORN

February 15, 1938

DIED

March 10, 2018

FUNERAL HOME

First Memorial Funeral Services and Garden of Memories - Falaise Dr.

4725 Falaise Drive

Victoria, British Columbia

Robert Simson Obituary

In loving memory of Robert Calvert Simson who passed away in his home on March 10, 2018 at age 80. He is survived by two children, Sarah (Mike) and Craig (Sue), and grandchildren Ben, Sophie, Brynn and Kyle.

Bob was born in Vancouver to Bob and Verna Simson (nee Spencer) and was a big brother for Sally (deceased) and John. He shared many memories of his time spent at Shawnigan Lake School, UBC Law School and in the Reserve Navy. He began his legal career in the oil business in Calgary and after one year he moved to Victoria to join the Attorney General's Department and Victoria became his permanent home. After a notable career in the provincial government, Bob retired and spent six months a year enjoying his beloved summer cabin at Buccaneer Bay. His interests included rugby, sailing, golfing, fishing, traveling, bridge and most importantly spending time with his many wonderful friends and family. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

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Published by The Times Colonist from Mar. 25 to Mar. 27, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Simson

5 Entries

Karin Heimlich

March 27, 2018

I am very sorry to read about Bob's passing. I was his executive assistant at CLEU for two years from 1982 to 1984. He was always a smart, fair, considerate gentleman and could be a quite funny. I remember finding him prying off the colours on a rubic's cube as he was determined to complete the task. He spoke of his children with a genuine tenderness and great pride. Such a nice person. I hope he is sailing on sunny sea with full sails.

Evi Stenz

March 26, 2018

I knew Bob since 40 years, when he and his family arrived at Easter Sunday 1978 at our house in Hersbruck, Bavaria. The contact was made through my mothers cousin, who was a colleague of him in the Attorneys Office.Since then we were good friends and had many nice times together, in Germany and in Canada. We will miss him and always remember him. Our sympathies to the family.

Carolin Rogoz

Sent Flowers

March 25, 2018

Our next door neighbour most remembered by me for his amazing handstands! So very sorry to hear of his passing. Many wonderful memories of the Simson family.

March 24, 2018

Meeting at Athlone School at age 4, we became lifelong friends and went on to schooling at at Shawnigan and UBC. Always a bit of a jokester he got extra attention at school by claiming his birthday was on February 14, and that his middle name was "Celery". My sympathies to the family.
Peter Hebb, Vancouver

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