Robert Rebitt

REBITT _ Robert Thomas Robert Thomas Rebitt died Thursday, November 30, 2006 at home. He was 67. Robert was born in Bassano, Alberta, December 30, 1938 to Francis and Elizabeth Rebitt. He grew up in Calgary, Medicine Hat and Canmore. Bob was first married to Laurene Barter, with whom he had three children, Robbie, Perry and Lisa. He later married Sue Schoop of Denver, Colorado on November 7, 1981. They lived in Calgary before moving to Crescent Valley, British Columbia in 1992. Bob worked as an oil patch accountant in Calgary for most of his adult life. After moving to the Nelson area, he was employed by Berg and Naqvi and then Comishin and Astle. Bob was predeceased by his parents, his son Robbie and sister, Ellen. He is survived by his wife Sue; son Perry (Carol); daughter Lisa (Javad); two grandchildren, Thomas and Sydney; brother Ron, all of Calgary; sister Mickey, Exshaw, AB; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Sincere thanks to Drs. Wilkinson, Sawyer, Malpass and Kalie; nurses Rivkah, Gerda, LJ, Margo, Cheryl, Cindy and Elizabeth, the KLDH and Home Support staffs, Laurie, Carla and everyone who touched Bob's life. In lieu of flowers, donations in Robert's name may be made to The Canadian Cancer Society, No. 103, 715 Vernon Street, Nelson, B.C., V1L 4G3. The Canadian Red Cross, 903B Nelson Avenue, Nelson, B.C., V1L 2N8. Kootenay Lake District Hospital, 3 View Street, Nelson, B.C., V1L 2V1, or The Salvation Army, 601 Vernon Street, Nelson, B.C., V1L 4E9. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, December 10, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at St Mathew's Anglican Church, 3370 Village Road, South Slocan, British Columbia. A Memorial Reception will be held Sunday, December 17, 2006 at 1:00 pm at the Calgary Elks Club, 2502 - 6 Street N.E. Calgary. Al Grywacheski of PERSONAL ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL SERVICES is entrusted with the arrangements.