July 29th, 1950 – June 10th, 2021
We are saddened to announce the passing of Robert (Bob) Comba on June 10th, 2021 after a courageous battle with Covid 19.
Bob is survived by his loving wife Barb, sister Linda Comba (David), brother Patrick (Valerie) Comba. Bob is also survived by step children Carrie (Doug) King, Linda Stevenson, Kate Stevenson, Kelly (Bella) Stevenson, step grandchildren, step great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Bob was predeceased by his father Minor Comba, mother Teresa Comba Unseth, sister Sandra Anderson, sister Colleen Woolsey, brother Merrill (Eileen) Comba, sister Maureen (James) Tittemore and step father Palmer (Alida) Unseth.
Bob was born in Liberty, Saskatchewan where he lived until 1967 then moved to Nokomis, Saskatchewan.
After high school Bob did a couple of entrepreneurial ventures in Nokomis and then worked for the department of highways. He transferred to Nipawin, Saskatchewan with highways and this is where he met Barb. In 1989 they moved to Kelowna, BC. Bob had retired due to vision loss and preferred the warmer weather that Kelowna offered.
Bobs years in Kelowna were spent founding the Kelowna Blind Curling Club. This lead to him being an integral part of the 8 time National Visually Impaired Curling Championship. He was also very involved with blind golf both as a player and organizer. Bobs true passion was singing and entertaining in a way only he could do. Bob overcame many challenges in his life and was an inspiration to all who knew him. He could fill a room with his larger than life personality. He was someone who cared deeply about his friends and family and will be missed by so many. Courageous and a fighter to the end, Bob we love you and the wonderful memories we each have made with you will stay with us forever. There will be many laughs and smiles to come as we remember the fun times we all had with you. Goodbye Bob you were truly one in a million.
As per his request there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated.
Condolences maybe forwarded to the family by visiting www.valleyviewfuneralhome.com
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