December 31, 1940 – June 27, 2016
at the age of 75 years
A celebration of Robert’s life will be held on Sunday, July 3, 2016, 2:00 pm, at 1350 TCH, Sorrento, BC.
Robert, who lived 75 years of a fabulous life, left us on June 27, 2016, to join the “Antique Car Club” in the Sky.
Now that I’m gone, there’s a slim chance you “pickers” may have an opportunity to get one or two good buys. You boys know who I’m talking about.
Bob was born in Brandon, Manitoba where he met the love of his life, “Miss Canada” contestant, Alice Trefiak. Fortunately, he had a cool car, so Alice agreed to date him, the rest is history. Theirs’ was the true love story.
After 48 years of a wonderful marriage, Bob leaves behind his loving wife, Alice, and his amazing children, who made him so very happy, Richard and children Dean, Amie and Olivia; Christine (Irwin) and son William; Sheila and sons Mikey and Robby; Bobbi-Lee (Jamie); Jill (Ken) and son Adrian; as well as his Grand-daughter Dog, “Bella” and his favourite feline daughter “Missy”, who will walk all over his new Show Car without worry of being scolded.
He also leaves many friends, and in particular one very special friend “Gary Koo”, who visited him in his “shop” to talk about cars, collectibles and man talk in general. He always welcomed everyone to come and share a drink and a good story.
We will all miss you and remember you forever as a kind and loving man.
Dad it’s been a year and a bit since you have been gone.You are sadly missed more each day from your daughters and mostly from mom. We wish you were here with us. You left us way too soon. You will always be in all of our hearts. There’s not one day that we don’t think about you. We all love you dad. Mom would’ve said love you to the moon and back. Love from Christine, Irwin, grandchildren, other family members, and most of all your friends.
Love you Dad.
Dad I miss uou more then you know. You were amazing dad and amazing grandpa to all the grandchildren, especially William. He has very memorable memories of you that he will never forgot. You are missed very much. We all love you! Christine, Irwin and William
Edmonton Alberta
Alice and Families .Sorry to hear about Bob. I always thought he was a great guy.Was glad to have that short visit with you both a couple years ago in Brandon.im sure he will be missed by you all.
I just read in the paper of Bob’s passing. I never had the pleasure of meeting him but have heard what a great guy he was. Our thoughts go out to you Alice and your family.
Cynthia and Gord Partridge
My heartfelt condolences to all of you. Bob was a very dear friend to my husband and I back in Brandon days and I have thought of him often. He was always so kind and thoughtful. He was a very special person. Hold fast to loving memories.
He will be sadly missed by everyone. He was a great dad, husband, and grandpa.I love you.
Sebastian Family
Our hearts go out to you now. This is such a great loss of a great man. We loved his sense of humor and the twinkle in his eye when telling a good story. We feel blessed to have the chance to visit with Bob at the wedding last year and we wish all the best to everyone during this sad time in life. Cherish your memories and love one another
Lynn and Bob Saunders
Mission BC
RIP -Old Friend
Condolences to family
Jill and family, So sorry for the loss of your wonderful dad. I did not know him but his obit makes me wish I did. You are in my thoughts along with the rest of your family.