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Tracy Hayden
June 15, 2010
I remember when I worked at Lacombe Golf Club with Bob. We always had a great time! I can still remember when he and I squared off at a staff party. All I have to do is look at him and we assumed the SUMO positions. We laughed so hard we cried :)
I will remember Bob for the great person he was. Without hesitation he would offer to go water skiing with us and do anything for a friend. I will miss his light in the world.
Beverly Brown
June 15, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. This is a name from the past that I hadn't heard in a long time, but a name you never forget.I used to call him "Jumbo Down Bob" from our days at Lonnies in the mid 70's. When you called 'pick up' on your food order and they were getting ready to plate your meals,if your order had a shrimp meal on it, Bob would always yell out "Jumbo Down' meaning the shrimp were ready to hit the plate,for some reason that's always stuck in my head. I'll always remember him fondly. Barb, it's been forever, email me at [email protected], I'd love to hear from you xoxo
Mary-ellen (Mung) Threadkell
June 12, 2010
Dearest Kathy, Barb & Doug; We are all so very fortunate to have such incredible memories to share and hold close with with love:Cops & Robbers / Bon Fires / Egg Fights / Kick-the-Can / Sailing & Racing / B & S Sailing Assoc./ Water Skiing / Card games: crib,war, spite & malice / horseback riding /golf cart trips /after Christmas Dinner visits with Mrs. Miller. We are all blessed to have shared these times with each other and Bobbie.
With much love from the Nicols et al
David Fsber
June 12, 2010
So sorry to hear about Bob's passing. I have a picture in my desk of Bob taken in Junior High. Always a bright smile and fun laugh. Partied hearty many times with Bob and remember his comments making me laugh so hard I cried and my stomach ached. I am sure that him and Jim Bailly are having some sort of cookdown somewhere.
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Nicola and Pat Harris
June 11, 2010
Barb, Kathy,and Doug, we heard of Bob's untimely demise just this week. So sorry to know that he has passed away at such a young age. He was a great guy and all will miss him. Gull Lake will be a lesser place without him. Our thoughts are with you and we will see you at the Gull Lake Hall on Saturday.
Barbara Richardson
June 10, 2010
It was with sadness that I heard, from afar, of Bob's death. He will remain Bobby to me in memories of all those wonderful, carefree and long summer days at Gull. He will be missed by many friends.
Robert & Claudette Stiven
June 8, 2010
Doug, Kathy and Barb .... Rob and I were both sadden to hear of the sudden passing of Bob. My first memory of Bob was making the soups at Cannery South, tomotoe gin and mulligatawny two flavours I enjoy today thank you Bob. We were trying to recall the last JR Houston's or Cannery reunion that we shared a beverage with Bob, we could not recall the exact time what we did remember was the smiling face and the best bear hug from one of the finest men.
Bob will be missed!
"Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy."
- Eskimo Proverb
Robert & Claudette Stiven
Rick Howard
June 7, 2010
Doug, Kathy, and Barb.....we are so saddened to hear the news about Bob. A true kindly gentlemen with a wonderful personality. While I(we) have not seen any of you for too many years I(we) have such fond memories of Gull Lake...of The Chief, of Katie, of all of you and especially Bob. I(we) can still see him coming out of the water in his wet suit on one ski with that big smile on his face....there wasn't anyone who didn't love this man and his nickname Jolly fits all to well. He will be missed by many....but wherever he is...they will be enjoying his humour, friendliness and of course his Gull Lake Steak.....
Warmest Personal regards to all of the family and Fondest memories of a wonderful Man...Bobby!!!
Rick, Jennifer, Lisa Howard, Lyndsey, Jason and Kayden Hotell
June 7, 2010
Dear Kathy and Barb,
I am sorry for your loss. It was just last week that Claudette and I were talking about Gull Lake and the girls week end. That was a great week end and the food of course -outstanding!It was all prepared by your brother. God bless you and yours.
Patti Lewis
Denise Korolyk (Worsfold)
June 4, 2010
Dear Barb and family,
Sorry to read about Bob's passing. May his memory always be cherished in your hearts!
Jackie Stapleton
June 4, 2010
Barb,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family on Bob's passing. I know you will miss him greatly.
June 4, 2010
Bob was a very special part of JR Houston's in the years we worked together. Staff and customers alike enjoyed his wonderful food and his friendly nature. Those of us who were fortunate enough to be embraced by his friendship were blessed by his great open heart, his boundless generosity, and shoulders that were always strong enough to lean on. No one lit up a room like Chef Bob - he always had that twinkle in his eye, a story to tell and a laugh to share. He was a genuinely kind man and we all loved him.
My thoughts are with all of you,
Cathy Shackleton
Lorne Glenn
June 3, 2010
Barb, Kathy and Doug; our sincere sympathy for your families. What horrible news and with great saddness I'll celebrate and share some treasured memories.Bob was Cannery Row's first Sous Chef and was a key player for the huge success of both locations in Calgary. The staff all loved working with Bob, customers knew him by name and his reputation was established for years to come. Back in the day, Bob and I took a night off to see "Back to the future" in the theater, shared a glass or two of single malt scotch, solved the mystery of how a woman might think, but my fondest memory will remain my young families visit to the Gull Lake Cabin and Bob reading a bed time story to my children - God be with you Bob
Lorne and Shelley Glenn
Phyllis Terakita
June 3, 2010
Barb & Kathy:
My deepest sympathies to you both. I remember lots of fun at the lake with Bobby, your mom and dad, the rest of the clan. I will always hear his giggle and remember his smile as he twisted his mouth to the side and rolled his eyes up. I remember those days fondly and will cherish them always. I will be thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Liz Rowbotham
June 3, 2010
Dear Doug, Kathy and Barb:
Although I have known your family forever, I really didn't get to know Bobby well until we worked together at Lonnie's in the late '70s. We had so much fun and so many laughs! Bob was truly a gem with a great sense of humor and a twinkle in his eye. I know he was loved and will be missed by many. My thoughts go out to you and your families.
Terry O'Brien
June 3, 2010
I met Bob many years ago at Gull Lake with my cousin Sandy . What a great guy and from a very fine family who always made you fell welcomed
Joan Gaeta
June 3, 2010
Barb and Kathy
My sincere sympathies to you both. I remember fondly Bob cooking the Gull Lake steak for us when we had Girl's Weekend at the lake. He really was a jolly fellow and we all had such a good time with him.
Peter Burnand
June 3, 2010
Farewell, Bob! Last time we shared a pint was in Bucerius, Mexico a few years back. Always a wide smile, a twinkle in your eye, & a good story to share. God speed, buddy!
June 3, 2010
Dear Barb and Family, My sincerest condolences on Bob's passing. He was a great guy and a ton of fun to work with over the years at Cannery Row. He will be missed. I will always remember his "snowshoes in the corner" story and many other tales that put many of us to sheer giddiness many nites at and after work. Take care, Jane Robertson
Terry Kushner
June 3, 2010
I worked with Bob at JR Houston's for a long period. He was always a happy, go lucky person who was loved by all. It was a delight to work and know Bob on a personal level and I have wonderful memories of him.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you all at this very sad time.
The world has lost "one of the good ones" and God has gotten back one of his Angels.
Most sincerely,
A Cannery Row legend!!
Robert Csuka
June 3, 2010
I'll miss you buddy! You were a great person to be around!
Robert Csuka
June 3, 2010
Teresa M
June 3, 2010
My late mother and I had the pleasure of working with Bob at JR's. He was definately great to work with and I will always appreciate his patience with me as I was quite young and not always knowing what I was suppose to be doing.
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