Bob is survived by his wife Dona; his sons Bruce (Shari), Christopher (Dorothy) and Martin (Tracy); his grandchildren, Darcy, Scott, Thomas, Rebecca, Chase, Matthew and Kyle and his sister Marnie. He was predeceased by his sisters Yvonne, Phyllis and Audrey.
Bob was a founding member of the Dispensing Opticians Association of British Columbia. Bob worked in the optical industry starting in the 1950’s. He began working as an optician in Chilliwack in 1966, initially as an employee and subsequently as a business owner and operator. Bob was an avid golfer and a member of Chilliwack Golf and Country Club for many years as well as being a member of the Rotary Club.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 7th, 2013 at 10:00 am in the Chapel of Henderson’s Funeral Home 45901 Victoria Ave, Chilliwack.
If friends so desire, please consider a donation in Bob’s memory to the Lewy Body Dementia Association, www.lbda.org