Died peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on May 18th, 2010 in Victoria, BC. He was born on September 22, 1923 in Edmonton, Alberta. Bob is survived by his loving War Bride of 65 years, Mary, and his children Bob (Joette), Lynne (Dave Smith), Don (Denyce), Walt (Tina), John (Pat), and Anne Margetish; grandchildren, Brady (Renee), Lance (Christina), Amanda, Jeremi (Rebecca), Kelly, Sarah, Aaron Margetish, Adam Smith (Meghan), Ryan Smith (Angie), Andy (Amber), and Nikki; great-grandchildren, George, Josh, Jack, Bailey, Milla, and Dillyn.
A Celebration of Bob’s amazing life will be held at Uplands Golf Club, 3300 Cadboro Bay Road on Wednesday, May 26th, 2010 at 1:00 pm. Our family wishes to express our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Dan Buie, Dr. Donna Cuthbert and all the staff at the Royal Jubilee Hospital for their care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada (Western Region) at 310 – 1682 West 7th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6J 4S6. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
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It was with great sadness that I read of Bob’s passing. Please accept my condolences and know that it was not only an honor but such a pleasure to have met Bob and Mary while I was at The Kensington.
Every visit was greeted with a smile, a joke or a laugh. I miss those days and send my very best to Mary and family.
Dana
Sorry to read of the passing of your father guys.
I had met your dad back in the early 70’s when I would
have coffee with Walt and him at the gov’t buildings. My sincere
sympathy to your Mom, sisters and the remainder of your
families.
Dan Leno
Mrs. Burrows, Bob, Ann,Donny,Walt, John & family :
I was just notified of the passing of Bapco and would like to
express my deepest sympathy. Wow, what a celebration of life you must have had, so sorry that I missed it. He was such an inspiration to so many kids whether he was instilling good sportsmanship or just a word of wisdom, such as , ” I don’t care what you do just don’t get caught ” !!
I won’t mention any names , but , the 2 oldest sons had a small party one weekend while Mr. & Mrs. were enjoying a nice relaxing weekend up-island. But the rain came & they decided to come home early. Unfortunately they didn’t phone to say that they would be home early & were not to impressed to see that every mattrees in the entire house on St Patrick Street was now on the living room & dining room floor . !!! Couldn’t ground the boys for long ’cause we had a B’ball game the next nite & Bapco didn’t want the boys to miss a game.
Those memories & his love of life with be forever with me.
Edgar.
TO THE BURROWS FAMILY:
– MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF BOB BURROW’S SENIOR…GROWING UP IN OAK BAY EVERYONE KNEW MR. BURROWS AND OF COURSE THE BURROWS FAMILY….GREAT MEMORIES OF PLAYING BALL AT WINDSOR PARK A ND OF COURSE ORGANIZED BASEBALL AT FIREMAN’S PARK AND CARNARVON….I HOLD MR. BURROWS IN THE HIGHEST REGARDS AS A COACH AND MORE IMPORTANTLY, AS A PERSON AND FRIEND…..EVEN IN THE LATER YEARS WHEN MR. BURROWS WOULD MEET MR.BOB FOR COFFEE NEAR WORK, MR. BURROWS WOULD ALWAYS SMILE AND ASK ME HOW I WAS DOING…ALWAYS CALLING ME BY NAME …AS INDICATED BY THE FANTASTIC TURNOUT AT UPLANDS YESTERDAY, MR BURROWS AND YOUR FAMILY HAVE HAD A LARGE IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY, ESPECIALLY THE SPORTING ONE….GREAT SPEECHES AND GREAT VIDEO PRESENTATION…TREMENDOUS TRIBUTE TO ONE OF VICTORIA’S FINEST MEN, MR BURROWS…..
YOUR FRIEND
FRANK WOODS