Robert John Hirsch

in his sleep just as he had wanted on March, 11, 2011. He was

90 years old.

He was predeceased by his first wife, Elvera Mohns in 1996

and his second wife, Irene Munchaster in 2008; his brothers,

Matthew and Adam Hirsch; and one sister, Emily Kuster, and

great grandson, Jimmy Shelstad.

Robert is survived by his daughter, Gloria (Kyle) Anderson

of Vernon, B.C. , son Roger (Eleanor) Hirsch of Estevan, Sask.,

five grandchildren: Blake (Gladys) Shelstad, Daryl (Crystal)

Shelstad, Amron (Rod) Fagerheim, Alison (Richard) Marsters,

Alanah (Russel) Wollner; six great grandchildren: Eddie Shelstad,

Jade Shelstad, Garrett Wollner, Damaris Wollner, Tane Marsters

and Giona Fagerheim; two sisters, Fran Gervais, Estevan and

Anne Wilson, Yorkton; numerous nieces and nephews.

Robert was born in Lampman, Sask in 1919. He trained in

Vernon, B.C. during world War II. After the war was over, he

returned to Estevan to farm. He worked in the coal mines in

Bienfait until he purchased his farm north of Estevan. Robert

remained farming until his retirement in 1987. They retired to

Vernon, B.C. where he lived until his death.

A private burial service will be held on April 18, 2011.