Robert Alexander Reimer, affectionately known as Bob, was born on January 24th, 1953, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. A passionate advocate, Bob passed the bar in 1981, dedicating his career to the service of his clients, whom he cared for deeply. On February 17, 2024, we tragically lost Bob.
To those who knew him, Bob was a kind soul, always ready to lend an ear and engage in thoughtful conversation. His curiosity and empathy made him a cherished friend and family member.
Bob had a passion for cars, with a particular fondness for his Mazda Miata. Over one memorable Christmas, he lovingly rebuilt and supercharged the engine right in his kitchen. His love for speed extended to the racetrack, where he was a longstanding member of the Victoria Motor Sports Club.
Bob is survived by his son, Jeff; his former partner and lifelong friend, Colleen Kovacs; his brothers, Gill (Shirley) and Wayne (Rhona); his nieces and nephews, Noah, Ezra, Eliza, Scott, and Clark; and his long-standing assistant, who was like an adopted daughter to him, Kayla.
While he might not have been a perfect man, he was the epitome of a father.
To my best friend, my Dad, and the gentlest man I have ever known, thank you for holding my hand. I wish you had let me hold yours a little longer.
Please join us for a celebration of his life in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, on March 9, 2024, at 2:00 pm.
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Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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45 Responses
Dear Reimer Clan
With heavy hearts we had to say farewell to Bob. I cannot articulate how much he and your entire family means to me. Your Aunt Betty would gleam with pride and joy regaling stories of you all. Both her and Dorothea knew wherever the wind would take them the Reimer Family was the Compass of Heart and Home. My thoughts and prayers are always with you but more importantly I hope you all can heal.
Jeff and Colleen, may you both find comfort and strength wherever you turn please know this family has no bounds and at every turn they’re there.
Deepest Condolences
Dorothea Reimer and Alana
Jeff, Colleen and Family: Thank you so much for the lovely Celebration yesterday for a lovely man Bob. Thank you for sharing his life and I would whole heartedly agree that Bob was a very kind man with a sense of humour, intelligent and a stellar listener. There is absolutely no doubt how proud he was of you Jeff. Bob was my confident during a very tremultous time dealing with a very difficult Estate and was very detrimental to my health. Dr Bob my advocate and my very safe place to fall. I will miss him dearly!
Thank you for all the speakers yesterday who gave me so much more insight to my lawyer and good friend. The gathering was a pure testiment to how much he was loved. Until we meet again Bob (Dr Bob) to me Rob Halliday
To Jeff, Colleen, Wayne, Rhona, Gill and Shirley – sending warm, loving thoughts your way. Bob was such a warm, funny, special guy and I know this leaves a huge hole in your lives. I have so many fun memories of Bob and his brothers visiting us on the farm during our “cousins childhood”. I really hope time will ease some of the pain for you all….
Love,
Bo
It was a pleasure to attend Bob’s Memorial today and pay my final respects. He was always a pleasure to do business with and…just to be around and visit with. So sorry for your loss.
Dear Jeff and Colleen, please accept our heartfelt condolences on this tragic loss of a wonderful father and friend. May time heal the heartbreak and allow you all to remember the wonderful memories of Bob that you hold dear. Much love. Andrea Neil Jacob and Brooke Antman.
Your friendship was more than precious to me, Bob. While the memory of our times spent together will endure, I shall miss you so very much.
Trish
Dear Jeff, Colleen, and family, It’s with immeasurable sorrow that I learned of Bob’s passing. He was a kind, thoughtful and intelligent friend these many years, and a dedicated father and committed lawyer. I always respected Bob’s perspective on any issue, whether personal, professional, spiritual, political, or automotive, to name but a few. His loss to you is immense, I know; but we remember him as a man of substance and engagement, and deep values. My sincere sympathies.
Sandra and Monty Fulton
Monty and I send our sincerest condolences to Jeff and Colleen and to Kayla as well. Having most recently met with Bob in his office in early February, we were beyond saddened to hear of his passing. Bob was one of the kindest and most compassionate people we had the pleasure to know over the years. He had a special gift for supporting folk, often during the most difficult times of life. Whenever I had the need to contact Bob for patients in hospital for help with of end of life issues, Bob never said “no” to any of my requests for him to attend and provide support. He was so appreciated by myself, my family and others asking for his help. He spoke with great pride about you Jeff during our last time together. Your Dad was one in a million……
My sincere condolences to Bob’s family on his untimely passing. Bob was a kind and gentle man. May he rest in peace.
Sending lots of love and support to you, Jeff and Colleen. So many warm memories of Bob as an adult that I always felt deeply comfortable with throughout my early years and always.