Robert Timotheus Wittebrood

Robert Timotheus Wittebrood

Robert Wittebrood Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jun. 18 to Jun. 20, 2009.
WITTEBROOD , Robert Timotheus April 3, 1943 - June 15, 2009 Rob Wittebrood, beloved husband of Gerda, passed away at the Calgary Foothills Hospital on June 15, 2009 at the age of 66 years. Rob was born in IJmuiden, Holland, on April 3, 1943. He was the third oldest son of Arie and Sien Wittebrood, in a family of eight children. Rob and Gerda moved their family to Calgary in 1979, where he worked as an engineer for Shell Canada until 1993. He has been self-employed since then. Rob was a Scouts Canada leader for several years. He was an active member of the Dutch Canadian Business Club. He was an enthusiastic bridge player, and he enjoyed socializing with friends. He had a great sense of humour. Rob is survived by his loving children; son and daughter-in-law, Jochum and Cheyne of Australia, and son and daughter-in-law, Tyme and Joan of Calgary. He greatly enjoyed his five grandchildren. Memorial Services will be held at CALGARY CREMATORIUM CHAPEL, 3219 - 4 Street N.W. (within the valley of Queen's Park Cemetery) on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Reception to follow. To email expressions of sympathy: [email protected], subject heading: Rob Wittebrood. HERITAGE FUNERAL SERVICES "Heritage Funeral Home" Telephone: 403-299-0100.

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July 19, 2009

Marianne, Bernard, Jacob en Emma van Vlimmeren - Leemhuis

June 23, 2009

Lieve Gerda,

Het is nu 10.44 pm in Nederland, in gedachte zijn we het laatste uur bij je. We hopen dat je een mooi afscheid hebt kunnen nemen, en dat je veel steun mag krijgen van alle vrienden en
familie.

Liefs,

Ron & Sue Beugin

June 22, 2009

Gerda,

Sue and I were so sorry to hear about the sudden loss of your husband Rob. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

June 22, 2009

Dear Gerda, Tyme & Joan, Jochum & Cheyne,
Myrna and I were saddened and shocked to hear of Rob's passing. We know how you will miss him, you have our deepest sympathy.
Karl & Myrna

June 22, 2009

Dear Gerda,

Hugh and I were saddened to hear of the passing of your husband. We are very sorry for your loss.

Norma and Hugh Lavallee

Carole Cecile

June 21, 2009

Dear Gerda,

It was indeed sad news that Terry Anne passed on to Jazznic members. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of mourning your loss and celebrating the life of your husband.

bernard ruijgrok

June 21, 2009

Lieve Gerda,
Zomaar ineens was daar dit bericht

Het verlies van Rob zal groot zijn.
Wij wensen jou en je twee zonen alle sterkte .
Bernard en SJAAN Ruijgrok
Hoevelaken-Nederland

John en Barbara van der Poel

June 20, 2009

Beste Gerda.
Wij zijn heel erg geschrokken van dit bericht. Rob was een geweldige fijne man. We wensen jou en je family heel veel sterkte in de komende dagen.
Onze gedachten zijn veel bij jullie.
John en Barbara. Whiterock.BC

Gijs Peter Kuijper

June 18, 2009

Dear Gerda and family, our sincerest condolences with the loss of Rob. We will miss Rob and think back of him with fond memories. Wishing you all lots of strength.

Kuijper family.

Donna van Veenendaal

June 18, 2009

I remember your family as being patients I looked forward so seeing during my days I worked for Dr. Don Miller. It was a pleasure to have Robert as a part of my dental family My thoughts are with you at this time!

Rick Reitbauer

June 18, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. We know all too well what you are going through. Please accept our condolences to your entire family from ours.

The Reitbauers

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