OBITUARY
Mr. Robert Coles Starr
12 April, 1932 – 16 November, 2020
Robert Coles Starr was born on April 12, 1932 and passed away on November 16, 2020 and is under the care of First Memorial Funeral Services Fraser Heights Chapel.
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Mr. Robert Coles Starr
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ADD A MEMORYGordon Zonailo
23 December 2020
My name is Gordon Zonailo and I was a graduate of the second year of the BCIT Civil and Structural program. Bob Starr was my favourite instructor/teacher at any level of my overall education. Bob had a very down to earth, practical approach to engineering, always tweaked our interest and was highly respected by all of the students in our class. Bob was very inspirational to me and thus I managed to excel in the BCIT program and after graduation I wrote 21 exams through self study, while working, and became the first BCIT grad to become a registered Professional Engineer. This was possible because of the excellent education base that was provided by Bob and the other instructors. A few years after graduation I was contacted by Bob and invited to serve on the Civil and Structural advisory committee and thus had the pleasure to continue meeting with Bob for a period of about 10 years.
I was very sorry to read the obituary in the Vancouver Sun and wish to pass on my condolences, and for all of Bob's family to know that he inspired many students throughout his career and touched many hearts along our educational path!
Laura Atchison
23 December 2020
Dear Bev and family. We are so sorry for your loss. We loved having you as our neighbors on 91b in Langley. Bob was such a kind and caring gentleman. Actually drove me to work one day when I was very pregnant and it was snowing out. Like having my Dad next door.
He will always be remembered.
Laura and Glenn Atchison
Penny Wellar
19 December 2020
Dear Bev and Family,
May your cherished memories of Bob be held close to your heart and help you through this difficult time.
Penny Wellar (LMH Emergency)
Ray & Joan Shaw
18 December 2020
Dear Bev & Family - we wish you strength and comfort during this difficult time. We have so many fond memories of our IYC days with you and Bob.
Love Ray & Joan
Hugh Aspinall
18 December 2020
Hi Bev, I'm so sorry for your loss. Bob was the ideal patient: he was always so jolly and appreciative for what I did. Mind you, I hardly ever saw him as he was such a healthy go-ahead kind of guy who gave me the impression that he didn't want to waste my time with trivial complaints.
For that matter, I do miss working with you, Bev. You were a sea of calm in a turbulent ward.
Thinking of you,
Hugh Aspinall
Joyce Whitehouse
17 December 2020
Tom and I have happy memories of Bob and Bev in connection with the I.Y.C. On their boat "Happy Ours" and on the dock enjoying happy hour. A lovely man.
So sorry for your loss.
Marilyn Westling
17 December 2020
So sad for your loss. Bob was a lovely man and we know he will be missed.
Love Marilyn
Carole Spilchen
16 December 2020
Bev
So sorry to read of Bobs passing. You may not remember me but we worked together at LMH I was in charge of admitting and you were my most wonderful boss. The best I ever had. Fun coffee breaks with Gloria from Emerg. Those years are great memories and I often wondered where you had gone after retirement. You have a wonderful family to hold you up Bev. Take care of yourself and God bless you at this sad time.
Susan Gibson
16 December 2020
Respectful wishes of happier memories to Bev and family from all your friends, past and present at the International Yacht Club of BC
Tony Barren
15 December 2020
I was saddened to learn today that Bob has passed away. He was a great instructor and he helped many, many students prepare for their future careers, but he was much more than that.
In the way he conducted his daily life, he demonstrated to all his students and colleagues alike, how a decent, genuine and caring man should behave. I greatly admired and respected him.
He helped, and steered me to the right path many times throughout our time at BCIT.
I have many memories of him, all good. Condolences to Bev and family from Rita & Tony
Tony Barren
Steve Azyan
15 December 2020
I was very sad today to read about Mr. Starr's passing.
His son Don and I were best of friends in high school and university and his dad was a lasting influence on myself and many of our friends. Our first introduction to sailing and his great sense of humor is something I will always remember.
Kimberly and I send our utmost condolences to the family
Brent Brown
15 December 2020
I was sadden to hear of Bob's passing. Bob was responsible for me getting hired in the Civil and Structural Dept. at BCIT, where I worked for 33 years. He will be sorely missed by me and I will always remember him. He designed a satellite dish pole for me. I enjoyed a ride with him in his new Jetta when he got it and a number of times after when he needed computer parts. He was a great man. Condolences to Bev and family.
Thomas Abbuhl
15 December 2020
I was saddened to hear today of Bob’s passing. He was a mentor to me both as a student and a young, inexperienced colleague in the Civil Engineering Department at BCIT. An original faculty member at BCIT’s inception, Bob was a dedicated, gifted instructor, and it was both a pleasure and an education to be able to share classroom duties with him. We shared an office for a number of years, and I fondly recall many conversations about hockey, sailing and navigation, and keeping old cars running. My deepest condolences to Bev and the family.
Louise Neville
9 December 2020
Although miles separated us over the years, nothing took away my
love and admiration for you my dear brother.
One memory takes us back my to my early school years when we lived in Westmount Quebec.
In the day when learning the "times table" was key, my brother Bob very patiently spent many hours helping me learn them without ever a complaint!
Then, another successful challenge came his way when he took on the job of teaching me the little eight year old sister how to ride my first bicycle in a busy neighbourhood.
Forever memories cherished!
Love your sister,
Louise Neville
Bob Neville
8 December 2020
Bob Starr was a great brother in law.
We met 56 years ago & visited back & forth between B.C. & ONT.
Our shared interests; the Montreal Canadiens, fishing, cooking, wine, structural entities, & being outdoors fueled our relationship.
I will always remember his laugh & smile.
Goodbye R.C. Until we meet again,
Bob Neville
lisa loeppky
20 November 2020
I remember sailing on a maiden voyage on a maiden ship. only when we realized we didn't have an anchor, did we get concerned.
all the wonderful sailing trips that followed are many.
miss you,
lisa