September 22, 1928 - September 5, 2024
Bob was born in Nelson, B.C. to John and Freida Schmid (nee Almendinger), both of whom had immigrated to Canada from Germany.
A few years later the young family moved to the South Coast, where Bob and his four siblings grew up in Vancouver, then Burnaby. While still in high school, Bob met the lovely young Nancy Turnbull. They married in 1952, and raised their five children in South Burnaby, then Eagle Harbour in West Vancouver.
Most of Bob's working life was with the family construction company, which built hundreds of quality homes in the Lower Mainland in the 1950s and 1960s.
Bob spread good cheer wherever he went, with his ready smile, friendly manner, and willingness to break into song or tell a joke. A loyal brother and friend, devoted husband, and kind, supportive Dad, he was loved by many.
Predeceased by his wife Nancy in 2011, his brother Walter, sister Doreen Titus and brother-in-law Reg Titus, Bob is survived by his brother Ernie (Bonnie), sister Barbara, and sister-in-law Donna; children Linda (John), Rob (Zynet), Paul (Heather), Sandy, Jason (Nasrin); grandchildren Rose, Jessica, Martin, Cayley, Maya, and Ellie; great-grandchildren Julian and Destiny, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Heartfelt thanks go to the staff at Inglewood Care Centre, who took such good care of Bob for his last two and a half years, especially Mila, with whom he had a special bond.
