Robert Beaver

Robert Beaver

Robert Beaver Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Feb. 28 to Mar. 1, 2007.
BEAVER _ Robert Lenard Joseph 1934 - 2007 Robert (Bob) Beaver, beloved husband of Marion Beaver (nee Kijewski), passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 22, 2007 at the age of 73 years. Bob was born in Montreal, QC on January 6, 1934 to Stella Splude and Sydney Beaver. Beloved husband of fifty-three years to Marion, Bob was also a loving father to his sons, Terry (Pam), Bob (Gwen Newell), and Tim Beaver and daughter Cheryl (Andrew) Hookey. Grampa (our hero) will be greatly missed by his granddaughters, Lisa Straus, Rachel Ott and Tanis Beaver and by his grandsons, Luke and Ben Desnoyers, David Straus, Devin Ott and Bobby, Quinn and Wyatt Beaver. Also left to cherish Bob's memory are his sisters, Stella, Joan, Vicky and Darlene, as well as other beloved family and many friends from his service in the R.C.E.M.E. and as a Detective with the Calgary City Police. Bob was predeceased by both his parents and by his brothers, Jack and Bill. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S Fish Creek Chapel (14441 Bannister Road S.E.) today, March 1, 2007 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at McInnis & Holloway's Fish Creek Chapel on Friday, March 2, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com . In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to The Alzheimer Society of Calgary, Suite 201, 222 - 58 Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB T2H 2S3 (Telephone 403-290-0110, www.alzheimercalgary.com ) or to the charity of the donor's choice. Bob's family wishes to extend a grateful thanks to his numerous caregivers at the Father Lacombe Care Centre, the staff at the RGH Unit 46, most especially Mohamed Osman and our angel, Dr. Tammy Calder. In living memory of Bob Beaver, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek Chapel. Telephone: 403-256-9575.

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February 20, 2017

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February 28, 2008

Jayne Solbeck posted to the memorial.

February 27, 2008

Glen Gregoire posted to the memorial.

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Cheryl Hookey

February 20, 2017

Dad, it's hard to believe it's been 10 long years without you. We miss you so much. You always said, "People with white hair know everything!" Well, we still think YOU did, anyway. So many times, I miss your wisdom, your guidance and your big bear hugs. Devin & Rachel still find inspiration in who you were and their memories of you. You'd be proud of your grandkids, Dad. They are talented, creative, strong, independent and truly amazing. I hope you knew in life, and still know now, how very much you are loved. Love from your daughter, Cheryl, Andrew, Rachel, Devin and cats (yes...lots of cats).XOX

Jayne Solbeck

February 28, 2008

Uncle Bob, you are deeply missed. I have many fond memories of you in my heart. I always felt proud of who you were and what you had achieved in your life. I remember how Mom adored you and how much fun you would have together when visiting. You welcomed me into your home and helped me get a job and a place to live when I was young and just starting out. Thank you so much for your love and guidance. I'm very privileged to call you Uncle.

Glen Gregoire

February 27, 2008

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Cheryl Hookey

February 27, 2008

Dad,

It is so hard to believe that a year has already gone by since we lost you. I remember it like it was yesterday. We promised you when your illness began that we would NEVER forget you and we would do our best to be sure you were not afraid and alone.
It was an honour for Mom , Tim and I to be with you on your last day.

We miss you, Dad. We miss your noble character, your guidance and your wacky sense of humour. We miss your hugs. We have some comfort in knowing you are together again with your parents, aunts and uncles and brothers- and now your dear sister, Stella.
We'll always remember you Dad. Just like you asked. And we will always love you. The best of who we are is because of you.
Rest in Peace

Love from your Family

Christina Evans

February 21, 2008

Dear Uncle Bob

For the longest time I didn't know how to say good-bye.But as I sit here tonight it feels a little more right cause you now have a Angel in your arms,it's your sister Stella my mom.My heart breaks just to let her go .But it is easier knowing that she is with you and her other brothers holding her and keeping her safe for me.For that I thank-you.

Miss and love you forever, your niece
Christina

Victoria Guess

March 19, 2007

Big brother we never said “Good-bye” and never will.

The huge empty space you left in our lives is felt by all of us who love you and miss you.
I especially miss your beautiful smile and the twinkle in you eyes… even when you weren’t smiling… that twinkle always betrayed your wonderful sense of humor. I only regret we didn’t have more time together, but I will treasure the wonderful memories I have of you.

Loving you always,
Your sister Vicky (Beaver) Guess.

Debbie Beaver

March 7, 2007

Please accept my deepest sympathies. Tom and I have you in our prayers, Uncle Bob was a very special man, I will treasure my memories of the times we had together when your dad and mom came to visit Montreal.

with our love,
Debbie, Tom, Cheryl, Andrew & Michael

Dawson Moore

March 2, 2007

The first time I met Cousin Bob and Marion was in the summer of 1968 when my wife Carol and I drove through Calgary while on vacation from Montreal to visit Vancouver.

Prior to that time the only link we had to Bob was hunting as a boy with Bob’s father, Sydney. Similar to the kindness shown by Sydney when he would spend time gathering wild apples to make us hungry hunters baked apple dessert instead of actually hunting himself, Bob insisted that we not only stay at their house in Calgary, we were put up in the master bedroom.

In the early 1980’s Bob retired and the family moved to Maple Ridge near Vancouver. We certainly enjoyed our visits with the Beavers during that period. Rest in peace Bob, if master bedrooms are available up there, you deserve one of them.

Wm. Dawson and Carol Moore – West Vancouver, BC

Lorraine Nowlin

March 2, 2007

I have only heard wonderful things about you. You will be sadly missed forever.

Bruce and Janice Gregoire

February 28, 2007

The miles that separated us never kept us from loving and admiring the man that you were. We will miss you.

Lisa-Marie Straus

February 28, 2007

good-bye my santa... i miss you and love you so much...

Rachel Ott

February 28, 2007

I miss you so much already. You were and will always remain my hero.

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