Robert Elliott Rhys Lord

In the three years Bob lived with cancer, we were grateful for the care of Dr. Finch and the team at the Kelowna cancer clinic, also for the compassionate care of Dr. Klammer and the people of the Hospice House on Ethel Street. Bob was proud to be a member of the Canadian Merchant Service Guild for 37 years until an injury at age 55 in Alaskan waters ended his career. His was an active life. Early years with his motorcycle friends. Later at Big White, where his greatest satisfaction was working with the disabled skiers.sailboat racing at KYC, and cruising the gulf Islands with his wife Roberta were all a part of this picture. Bob was predeceased by his son Robbie. He is survived by his wife Roberta, his four children, David (Yukiko), Donald (Kris), Kimberly(Brian Maleski), Kathryn(Christian). His brothers Randolph (Barbara), Roy, and many nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews. His six grandchildren, Rosalie,Jasmin, lillianne, Sean(Dr. and Tammi Brent), Sakura, and Brian were the joy of his later years. Many life long friends will remember his ready wit and joy of a life that was well and fully lived.

By his request: I must go down to the sea again,

to the lonely sea and the sky, and all I ask . . .

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