Bob SWITZER Obituary
Bob Switzer, CBC's beloved "Canadian Gardener" died on Gambier Island amidst the tenderness of family, flowers and hummingbirds. Bob had planned more world travel adventures with his wife, Joley, of 32 years. His steadfastness, lively conversation and optimism are gone too soon and profoundly missed.
He was the only child of Henry St. John Switzer and Nellie Rosamond (nee Palmer) and baptized Robert Edwin Mason Switzer.
A celebration of his well-lived, complex life will be held June 2016.
If you wish, make a donation to the Kidney Foundation of Canada or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
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9 Entries
October 14, 2015
Hi Joley,
I am glad you so many good years with such a wonderful partner. Bob was a very special man. Call me if you are out in Langley. I would love to have a visit and we are in the same place. Jane Adler ([email protected] 604-856-6721)
Peter Lindenlaub
August 28, 2015
Bob was such a close friend to John & Irene Lindenlaub, I remember his friendly good nature watching Cuisine TV show, he made the perfect host along side my Dad. He also came to John's funeral and shared some fantastic stories about their time together. Such a warm personality, I will miss him & thank him for the help & friendship to the Lindenlaub family.
Myrna Valentine Fedorus
August 27, 2015
In September of 1949, Bob became Uncle Bob to me and my siblings...we have many happy memories of him, and we extend our sympathy to Joley and Bob's three children (our cousins)
, grandchildren and great grandchildren. May he RIP.
Pamela Dangelmaier
August 27, 2015
So sad to hear this news. Bob was always a delight to talk to and his laugh is something I will never forget. Thank you, Bob, for inspiring me in my gardening pursuits. You were always and will continue to be a genuine inspiration.
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August 27, 2015
For us, Bob was one of the people who made Gambier a wonderful place to live. He had a wonderful way of communicating to the world around him. Bob and Joley were a great team - always experiencing life to its fullest.
Gloria Masse and John Calder
Deborah Vandendool (O'Reilly)
August 27, 2015
In 1977 I had the pleasure of meeting Bob in Dawson City Yukon when he was making a documentary. I will forever remembered the wonderful day exploring Dawson City with Bob & his crew. RIP Bob
August 26, 2015
Joley,
So sorry to hear about your loss. I think of you very often. Your favourite student-Anita (from Biology-Centennial High School))
Know that you are loved and thought of at this very stressful time.
Robert Allen
August 26, 2015
Joley
My deepest sympathies to you on the passing of Bob. He will be surely missed.
Jeanne Murray
August 26, 2015
A wonderful friend and broadcaster, I will miss his clever, kind and fun-loving presence. A terrific man.
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