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ROBERT OWEN "BOB" EDWARDS
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Robert Owen "Bob" Edwards, 73, passed away on August 9th, 2018 surrounded by family at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre. He was the husband of Carol Edwards. They shared 53 years of marriage together.
Born in Calgary, Alberta, he was the son of the late Tom and Eva Edwards. He was the cofounder of R&R Edwards Services, where he also worked as a truck driver.
He enjoyed working and spending time with family. He will be remembered for his crazy stories and his loud personality.
He is survived by his wife Carol Edwards, children Donna McKay and Rob Edwards, son-in-law Jim McKay, granddaughter Alexandra McKay, siblings Jack Edwards (and wife Edna), Linda Renfert (and husband Wayne), Betty Bales, Dale Edwards (and wife Dolly), brother-in-law Randy McNeil, and lots of other family and friends. He is predeceased by his parents Tom and Eva Edwards, sister Judy McNeil, and brother-in-law Doug Bales.
The funeral service was held on Saturday, August 18th at 2:00pm at Zion Church (AB-582,
Mountain View County, AB), with Richard Pahl officiating. Funeral arrangements in care of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Bob's honour can be made to the Children's Make a Wish Foundation.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Neil McKechnie
October 17, 2018
I admired Bob for his straight talk and work ethic. He was one of many great neighbours I looked up to in my youth as being a good man. Im grateful he was always so very welcoming to my family.
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September 8, 2018
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. May you find comfort from our God of comfort during this difficult time Act 24:15
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Shaun and Terrie McEwen
August 17, 2018
We are so sad on your loss of Bob, always made us laugh, he will be missed!
Great memories sharing stories with Bob!
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