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2008 cousin Joan Howard Sammis' funeral in Newport Beach, California
Gina Sammis
December 18, 2013
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Robert F. BULLER
Ladysmith, British Columbia
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BULLER, Robert F. October 30, 1946 - October 20, 2013 . Robert F. Buller passed away unexpectedly on October 20, 2013. Born in Hedley, BC to Arthur and Margery Buller. Proudly served with the 48th Highlander Regiment of Canada (Lieutenant) Graduate Queen's University (BA 1971& MBA 1977) CMC 1988. Career covered a diverse spectrum, including the Hospitality industry, Management Consulting, but his greatest satisfaction came from teaching in local colleges and working with those in the Queen's University, Executive MBA program. Robert will be remembered for his energy, intense enthusiasm for life, and passion for education. Community involvement included Vancouver Symphony, Vancouver Museum, Vancouver Planning Commission, Fraser River Discovery Centre, Van Dusen Gardens, Canadian Power Squadron, and many more. Robert is survived by his longtime partner Karen Lubin, Niece Jennifer (Stettler, AB), Cousins Chris Buller (Liz), Toronto; Jocelyn Gabbert (Mark), Winnipeg; Art Rendell (Heather), Ladysmith, Tim Rendell (Janet), White Rock; Sarah Tweedale (Ross), N. Vancouver and brother Kenneth Buller, Toronto. A Celebration of Life will be held on November 18, 2013 at Van Dusen Gardens, 5251 Oak Street, Vancouver at 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Van Dusen Gardens (or a charity of your choosing), would be appreciated. Telford's of Nanaimo 250-591-6644
This obituary was originally published in the Nanaimo Daily News and Harbour City Star (Nanaimo, BC).
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2008 Newport Beach, CA cousins
Gina Sammis
December 18, 2013
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2008 Rob kindly came to represent the Howard Family at my mother's funeral
Rob was my cousin and for many years we talked, emailed, visited rarely in person but stayed connected because of our common ancestry. I never got to Canada to see him but he came to California 3 times that I remember. He was so committed and interested in everything and we could have talked for hours and hours. Our ancestor Gat Howard was our greatest interest and we were collaborating on a story about him. I am so sad that he will not be here to finish it with me. He was a very special...
Gina Sammis
December 18, 2013 | Irvine, California, CA
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Karin, I only heard of Robert's passing today. I am very sorry for your loss and appreciated Robert's passion for whatever he did.
Don Ralph
December 16, 2013 | Coquitlam, BC
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Hello Karen and Family
Robert was a great teacher, a wonderful mentor and an advocate for boating safety and boat operator competence through Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons - Vancouver and Mount Brenton Squadrons. Those of us who experienced a class taught by Robert on the fundamentals of navigation will never forget his dynamism, enthusiasm, clarity and devotion to his students. Susan and I also benefited from Robert's advice and direct assistance as when he showed up to give us...
Don and Susan Mercer
December 03, 2013 | Ladysmith, BC
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Dear Karen and friends and family of Robert,
I am thinking of you especially today as I know it is time of the service of remembrance. I so wish I could have made the journey from Toronto to be with you today.
I was so deeply saddened to hear of Robert's untimely passing! He will be incredibly missed by so many whose lives he has touched and made a difference to!
Robert always helped me feel so much a part of the Buller family (my mum's side of the family), drawing me in close...
Virginia Wright
November 18, 2013 | Toronto, ON
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Hello Karen,
Sorry to hear about Robert.
I read the news in the recent Vancouver Wood Boat Society Newsletter.
I had not realized he was related to the Rendells, who are old family friends of my family.
I will see you at the reception this afternoon.
We live across the street from Van Dusen Gardens.
Warm regards,
Douglas R. Day
RVYC
November 18, 2013
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we are really going to miss you. Andy & Karen
November 17, 2013
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Of few can this be said - Robert always greeted me with his smile, and made me laugh.
I tip my glass in memory.
Larry Yatkowsky
November 15, 2013 | Vancouver, BC
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