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Robert DARKER Obituary
November 12, 1957 - September 25, 2011
Robert Darker, beloved husband of Kathrine Darker, passed away at the Foothills Hospital, Calgary on Sunday, September 25, 2011 after a courageous fight with cancer at the age of 53 years.
Robert is survived by his loving wife Kathy and five children, Eric Darker (Taneil Wilson), Melanie Nielson (Jordan), John Darker (Amanda), James Darker (Marlena Paca) and Stephen Darker who is serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Ogden, Utah; and three grandchildren, Skyler, Ethan and Ryley Nielson. Robert is also survived by his mother Joan (Gordon) Packer; sister Sue; brother Don; and a large extended family. Rob was predeceased by his father John Darker.
Funeral Services will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Parkland Chapel, 14540 Parkland Blvd S.E., Calgary, Alberta on Friday, September 30, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. There will be a time for visiting with the family prior to the service at the Church from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. A Graveside Service will follow at Mountain View Memorial Gardens.
Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com .
Many thanks to the Tom Baker Cancer Center and the Palliative Care Team for the love and care given to our husband and father.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 4N2 Telephone: 1 (866) 412-4222. www.albertacancer.ca/memorial .
In living memory of Robert Darker, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 BANNISTER
ROAD S.E. CALGARY, AB Telephone: 1-800-661-1599.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Percy & Audrey Sykes
September 30, 2011
To Kathy and family, just want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May the memories that you shared together help to bring you peace and comfort at this difficult time.
September 29, 2011
My sympathy to the family.
I was in the same grad year as Robert and Don at Billings.
Sandy Rennie Townson
Ottawa
Hope the fishing's great where you're at.
Bill Selmeci
September 29, 2011
September 29, 2011
Dear Kathy & Family
Sandy and I only knew him a short time; but; have been blessed to have known him at all.
His wit, his character and his outlook on life has touched us all.
We’ll miss you Bob!
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September 29, 2011
Kathy and family;
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this sad time. Rob was a great man and we enjoyed getting to know him when he home taught us.
Love the McGeoch family
albert saltel
September 28, 2011
Bob was my boss at Stream flo in Brooks...My heart goes out to all of you.
albert saltel Osoyoos b.c.
Ronald Rye
September 28, 2011
Rob,
As a kid I can remember lacing you up in boxing gloves and teaching you how to fight.......You fought long and hard. I love you.
Ronnie
Peter Miller
September 28, 2011
Dear Kathrine, your children Eric, Melanie, John, James, Stephen, your families and your grandchildren, Skyler, Ethan, & Ryley and your extended families. I am so glad that Rob and you were all able to visit us as a family here in Hudson some years ago. It is a shame that time and distance have not allowed us watch you all grow and to see more of Rob.
Our memories of Rob won't be your memories but are nonetheless still vivid.
Our hearts go out to all of you, and in particular your grand children, who have lost their Grandpa far too soon
God Bless you all at this time
Audrey & Peter
Susan Petkau
September 28, 2011
Kathy and Family,
Our hearts go out to you and the family during this difficult time.
We know we never lose the people we love. They live the rest of our lives with us in our hearts.
With our deepest sympathy.
Bryant, Susan, Tyler, Victoria and Taryn Petkau
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