Robert Gordon Ingram

I will always remember Uncle Bob as a man who could do no harm. He always had a smile on his face, could always find the good side of things, or tell a good joke. Uncle Bob and Auntie Lorraine taught me how to ice skate and when they held my hand on the ice, as a child, they would never let me fall. They taught many how to ice skate. Uncle Bob even took my cousin, from Scotland, who was in his early 20's, ice skating for his very first time, in 2001. I have a picture of my two cousins and Uncle Bob on the ice, both of them, dwarfing Uncle Bob. My cousin, from Scotland, being 6'7". Although Uncle Bob wasn't a tall man, he was about average in height, but when it came to the size of his heart and personality, they were so immense that one could never begin to measure them. I can remember Uncle Bob teaching me how to hold a baseball bat and how to use a baseball gove. I enjoyed going to a few lacrosse games with Uncle Bob and Auntie Lorraine. Uncle Bob was always willing to give a helping hand and seemed to have a zest for life. He was an active man and young at heart. It is hard to believe he has passed on to a better place. Although he is gone, he will live forever in my heart. Perhaps we can all find a little comfort in knowing that though he is gone, he will live forever in our hearts. We also can find comfort in knowing that he did not suffer and that he left this world quickly, free from emotional torment and pain, just the way he had wanted to.

Auntie Lorraine, I am here for you in any way you need me.

I have so many memories of the both of you like teaching Andrew and I to skate, ice dancing with Uncle Bob at Robson Square, watching Lacross, learning how to chest the soccer ball in your front yard. There are to many to name. Uncle Bob will remain alive in my heart forever. Love you lots.

I was privileged to be a senior cousin of Bob's by approx. 1 year, and will cherish the memories of the times we enjoyed together.As a city boy, my Summer visits to the Ingram family farm was loads of fun and filled with many new experiences.
When the Family left the farm and moved to Vancouver, Anne and I had many visits with Bob,Lorraine and family, and we treasure our happy memories.
Our deepest sympathy to you Lorraine for the loss of your Dear Husband and Friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bert and Anne
Edmonton

Lorraine, my thoughts are with you and the family at this time.

My dad John and my Uncle Tom also knew Bob from when he visited the old family farm just outside of New Deer, a village in Aberdeenshire, and I would also like to pass on our deepest sympathies on behalf of the family here in Scotland.

I met Bob when I first came to visit Vancouver back in March 2001 for one of Bob and Gus' Monday coffee nights at the Burnaby McDonalds - it seems incredible that that was eight years ago now. Bob also visited me lots of times while I stayed with Doris, Gus and Susan, and Bob and Gus also introduced me to Canadian Football (even though they'd root for the Esks and not the Lions...) I remember you and Bob taking me to see a real life lacrosse game, and Bob and Craig humouring me during my pitiful attempts to try ice skating!

My experiences of Bob were as a friendly, warm and family-orientated man, who will be sorely missed but fondly remembered.

Bob has always been a part of my life We have lived in the same house and gone to elementary and high school together. Our families spent every week-end together, as well as Christmas and New Year's. Our mothers were sisters and our fathers, even though they were uncle and nephew, were brought up as brothers. They shared the same birthday and were only one year apart in age. They came out to Canada together and married sisters. My husband, Gus and Bob were best friends at school and boxed together. He and Bob have been meeting at McDonald's on Monday nights, for coffee. Bob will be sorely missed.

Everyone needs an Uncle Bob in their life. Someone who takes you to baseball and lacrosse games, someone who is always there to help you whenever you need help, someone who always welcomes you with a smile. When I was growing up, the phrase "Uncle Bob and Auntie Lorraine are coming to visit" was always a pleasure to hear. They would drive up in the old Chevy and if we were lucky, take us for a ride. We got to open their Christmas presents first.
There are just too many memories to put down in one post.
I would love to know just how he really lost that finger! I never got a straight answer. I heard so many stories as a kid. He lost it on purpose so he could pick his nose better, he lost it in a car door, Lorraine got mad and cut it off, something about a broom, boxing, etc.
He was a celebrity! I loved that scrap-book with all the great boxing pictures, and the trophies above the table.
I could go on and on but it is hard. Bob was a kind, gentle man and he will be missed but never forgotten.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Lorraine. Bob will be missed so very much by his family and friends. There will be an emptiness in our hearts forever. His big Kind and Caring ways will never be forgotten.

On behalf of the family we would like to thank those for the kind words and stories found in the guest book.
I wil print them all for my Aunt.

Lorraine Ingram’s nephew.

Lorraine Ingram

My sincere condolescences to you and your family on the passing of your husband, Bob.

I have fond memories of Bobby from years past.

Kindest regards,

R.H. (Ron) Pope

My condolances to Friends and family of Bobby Ingram. I only knew him through amateur boxing in the 50's. He was one of the Canadian boxers that came to a match we Americans had on Kings Ring TV (Seattle) in 1953. He was one of the many excellant boxers that were schooled by Coach Brown during that time. Once again, my condolances to his family.

On December 19th, 1953 my wife Lucille and I, Bobby Ingram and my wife's mother and father drove from Vancouver to Seattle in a 1948 Ford Coupe where Bobby and I were to compete on the Saturday night televised boxing show, King's Ring held in the studios of the Vance Hotel in downtown Seattle, WA.

I boxed Rod Graddon that night and after many, many years Rod and I got back in touch and communicate occasionally by email. I sent Rod an email and I hope that he and others who fondly remember Bobby take a moment to write a note and sign the Guest Book.


Rod Graddon

Hi Rod,

I notice in this morning's obits that Bobby Ingram passed away in Vancouver on March 20th. I don't know if you remember him but he was one of the boxers from Dave Brown's PMBA Club that came down to Seattle with me when you and I boxed on King's Ring in December 1953. I don't remember who he boxed that night but there were five of us. Myself, Bobby Ingram, Buddy Pearson, Gerry Boucher and Normie Jorgensen. Pearson fought Al Martin, Jorgie boxed Joe Bethea and I don't recall who Ingram and Boucher boxed. Do you?

Sparred a lot of rounds with Bobby. He decked me one night in a workout with a staight right hand that taught me to keep my hands up when we sparred. And my wife was at ringside which made it even more embarassing!

Liked Bobby. Wish we had stayed in touch...

Hope you are well.

Regards,

R.H. (Ron) Pope