Robert B. McIntosh

Robert B. McIntosh passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Sarcee Hospice in Calgary, AB at the age of 94 years. Robert was born on October 18, 1921 in Jenner, AB, the youngest of six. He grew up in Consort and Viking where he completed his primary and secondary education. Upon graduation from Viking High School, he attended Edmonton Normal School. Robert’s chosen profession was teaching. His first experience was at Bird Hill School, a one-room schoolhouse northwest of Vermilion. He then began a long, fulfilling teaching career in Westlock, Foremost, Bow Island, Taber and Bentley. In 1951, he obtained his Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Alberta, and later went on to obtain his Master’s in Education from the University of Oregon. He then moved to Calgary to continue his teaching career at Queen Elizabeth Junior-Senior High School, where he later became Head of the English department. He retired from teaching in 1979. Robert chose to live life to its fullest. Whether it was travelling abroad, playing bridge, dancing, bowling, singing, playing the piano and ukulele, entertaining other seniors, getting involved in church or masonic activities, celebrating special occasions with relatives, watching TV or attending concerts- Robert lived life. He is predeceased by his siblings Florence, John, James, Edna, and Jean; survived by numerous nieces, nephews and their families; as well as many life-long friends. A Celebration of Robert’s Life will be held at St. David’s United Church, 3303 Capitol Hill Crescent N.W., Calgary, AB on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 1:00 p.m., with refreshments and fellowship to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made directly to the Sarcee Hospice, 3504 Sarcee Rd S.W., Calgary, AB T3E 2L3. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via the website www.fostersgardenchapel.ca.