Burke R Neddow

(August 12, 1924 – April 17, 2011)

The death of Robert Burke Neddow, of Saskatoon, occurred on April 17, 2011. Robert is survived by his three daughters, Lorraine McAulay of Saskatoon, Cheryl (Jim) Holmes of Calgary and Theresa (Lorne) Walker of Saskatoon, six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his loving wife of 58 years, Irma, four brothers, five sisters and one great grandson, Brendan. Robert, and his family, were very proud of his service in the RCNVR during World War II. His career with the oil refineries began at the small Hi-way Refinery on 11th Street in Saskatoon. When small refineries were being shut down he was transferred to Edmonton to work in the newer, bigger facilities. This spanned a period of more than 3 decades. He was involved with his children’s sports as they grew up. He coached girls’ softball teams and was always available to coach them in their bowling and to enter tournaments with them, with fairly good success. He was also very active in both five and ten pin bowling and golf for many years. After his retirement and the subsequent return to Saskatoon, much time was spent having coffee twice a week with his other retired buddies and travelling. A visitation will be held at Acadia-McKague’s Funeral Centre on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at Acadia-McKague’s Funeral Centre, 915 Acadia Drive on Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. with Elaine Thomas Presiding. The interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 279 – 3rd Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK S7K 2H7. Arrangements have been entrusted to David Grambo of Acadia-McKague’s Funeral Centre 955-1600.