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Robert PROUDFOOT Obituary
Beloved by his family, Robert George Proudfoot passed away on January 31, 2014 at 90 years.
Robert, a professional engineer, teacher, and administrator, worked in Edmonton during the 1950s to 1980s for Alberta Public Works and NAIT. His interest in technical education took Robert and his family to Zambia, Africa from 1969 to 1977, where he led a CIDA project that established Zambia Institute of Technology. During the 1980s, Robert helped engineering colleges in Tanzania and Ecuador upgrade their academic administration and also assisted in developing educational opportunities at NAIT for students from around the world. Robert and his wife Norma, as long- time members of Edmonton's First Presbyterian Church, sponsored and hosted several refugees from Sudan in later years.
Robert is survived by Norma and their seven children with spouses, Gordon (Laura), Robert (Valerie), Maryanne, David (Patricia), Donald (Katherine), Marilyn and Duncan (Sharon). He also is blessed with 14 grandchildren and two great- grandchildren.
Robert was predeceased by parents, Lorne and Hilda; siblings, Kathleen, James, Eileen, William and Dorothy and by spouses to Kathleen (Grant Bingeman) and Eileen (Orville Burkinshaw).
A Celebration of Robert's life will be held on Friday, February 7 at 10:00 a.m. at Glenwood Funeral Home, South of Wye Road on Range Road 232, Sherwood Park. All are welcome to attend.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alberta Cross Cancer Foundation.
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Bob with the new CIDA profs in 1972
Elsa and Don Cheeseman
April 12, 2014
Sorry to hear From Don Proudfoot last night of your dad's passing. Bob hire me. My family and I traveled to Zambia and I work with Bob from 1970 to 1976 at the now Copperbelt University ( ZIT). Bob blessed many lives and we will miss him.
Cindy Ingram
February 12, 2014
My sincere sympathies to you and your family. He has left a huge legacy and will be missed.
February 9, 2014
I was so sorry to read of Robert's death and I would like to express my sympathy to Norma and the family. Norma and I were Education students away back in the 1940's and had remained friends ever since although not in as close contact the last few years. She will miss Robert so much as they were such a close and loving couple. Mary Ward.
February 8, 2014
If anyone seeks and example of a Christian life, they need look no further.
Jim Flatman.
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Diane Robinson
February 6, 2014
Sorry to hear of your dad's passing, however he may be in a better place now. He was a blessing to many people. Blessings to find the support you need now, during this time of heartfelt sorrow and the sharing of memories.
Carla Krause
February 6, 2014
Dear Mrs. Proudfoot and Family,
I was a student at Fulton Place School where Norma taught me grades 1&2. She was always my favorite teacher, and we still speak of our days with her there.
The world will miss such a giving and talented man in Robert, whose incredible life will leave a tremendous legacy.
Best,
Carla
February 5, 2014
Mr Proudfoot I believe was helping Santa at the Greg Nuns on National Primatirity Day. He held my little boy who was just shy of being a month old. Mr. Proudfoot was gentle and kind my daughter is two and she was not afraid of Santa anymore because he was so sweet. He said it was a privilege to hold my petite little boy; I believe it was an honour that I met and chatted with Mr Proudfoot! I'm sorry for your families and the communities loss.
Joyce McFadyen
February 5, 2014
Please accept our heartfelt sympathies. Your dad was a terrific neighbour and pillar of the community. We appreciated how he brought wisdom, kindness and a genuine appreciation for others. You are in our prayers. The McFadyen Family
Wes Peacock
February 5, 2014
Sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He was a blessing to many people. May God comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Doug and Maria Buchanan
February 4, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow
We are truly sorry for your loss, with our deepest sympathy
Daniel Horrigan
February 4, 2014
You had a profound influence on my life..
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