Arthur Reginald Robertson

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Arthur Robertson, born 30 Nov 1921 in Lethbridge, AB passed away 30 Dec 2010 in Kelowna, BC. He is survived by Elva, his loving wife of 59 years, four children, Marilyn/Tony, Richard/Maureen in England, Linda/Mike and Terry/Myrna in Winfield, BC. Nine grandchildren, Jonathan, Martin, Dianne, Kirsty, Ryan, Christina, Richard, Sierra, Arthur and eight great grandchildren, also one brother, Morris/Betty and other family in Alberta and British Columbia.

As a child Art, his parents and 3 brothers moved to De Bolt, AB where they farmed. He enlisted in the Army at seventeen, spending 5 years overseas during WWII. After the war he returned to De Bolt and farmed until moving to Winfield BC in 1967. His first job in the area was working on the installation of the main Irrigation Pipeline from Beaver Lake. He then operated a Cat and Backhoe business as well as installing many Septic Systems and Sandpoint wells in Winfield and throughout the valley. Art never really retired continuing to operate his backhoe at every available opportunity until ill health finally grounded him.

A special thank you to the staff and residents at Cottonwoods, Doctors Martin and Sokol, all the Emergency response, Emergency department, and Hospital personnel, also a thank you to the staff of Valleyview Funeral Home, and Lakeview Memorial Gardens Cemetery, their care consideration and compassion are deeply appreciated.

Service arrangements are pending, A Memorial Service in celebration of Art’s life is will be held at a later date in January, date and time will be announced.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Valleyview Funeral Home, a Dignity Memorial Honoured Provider. Condolences may be sent to www.valleyviewfuneralhome.com