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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Dear Mary
My thoughts are with you at this time, Bob was a good friend to
Denis & me, he will be missed.
Call me anytime.
250-598-5334
Luv
Miki
Bob had a tremendous influence on me and a number of other ball players that he coached . He not only was a teacher of the game of baseball, he was also able to build character and confidence in his players while creating team cohesion. Bob made you believe in your abilities and created a respectful atmosphere among players on his teams. The most important way that I can hope to pay tribute to Bob in my career as an educator and school administrator is to emulate, in some small way, the virtues and integrity he possessed when working with youth in our community.
My sincere condolences to the Burrows family.
Joey
To the Burrows Worldwide Family.
As a member of our Br 127 Legion and knew Bob during both our government careers and our membership in the Legion I want to share my ‘sorrow for your loss’. Bob was indeed a courageous person and his manner and demeanor during the last years of his life is a testament to his work and life-ethic.
I was honoured to know such a courageous person; so mote-it-be!
Dear Mary and family,
I was very saddened to read of Bob’s passing. My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. Your wonderful memories of him will forever be with you, and each day the sorrow will be a little less. Take great care.
Sincerely,
Sandy Harris
John ,Pat ,Kelly and Sarah, and all the Burrows family.
My sincere condolences to you all . I was deeply saddened to hear the passing of great person. I spent so many wonderful years together with the Burrows family at the ballpark. He will always be remembered.
Love Barb Moretti and Allie
Tina & Walt – Sorry to hear of your Dad’s death. ..I know he had been in and out of the hospital for quite a time.
Our condolences to the family
I don’t know where to begin to address the impact Bob, (Bapco) had on my life, but it’s not about me, it’s about one of the Greatest People I’ve ever had anything to do with in this town!
Bob was a sincere, loving, tough, yet, a gentle Man, who put others before himself and I was one that experienced that over my sports career.
He was my mentor and I looked up to him more than anyone else in sports in this town. He was my driving force to accomplish what I managed to accomplish.
Bob assisted many young atheletes in this town from behind the scenes. Typical Bob!
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Family.
You only die if your forgotten in the hearts of those you leave behind! Bob will have everlasting life in my heart!
Gone, but not forgotten, Thanks for everything Bapco, rest in peace!
List!
My condolences to the Burrows family. Although, I had never met Grandpa Bob, I know how sad it is to lose a loved one. I feel like an Aunt to Amanda, she and my niece Kim have been best friends forever. Celebrate Grandpa’s life, it was a good one.
Sincerely, Roberta
To Bob, Don, Walt, John and family,
We were saddened to hear of your father’s passing and our thoughts are with you all.
Bapco was a positive influence in my life and I will never forget his encouragement to me personally and all the players before games, and his calmness whether we won or lost.
Annie and I look forward to seeing you all on Wednesday to help celebrate and honour your father’s devoted family life.
Mulcs
To Mary and Family: I am sending you my condolences and hope that time will heal the sorrow that you feel today. You probably don’t remember me, I am the oldest of Bill and Jean Robbins and use to see Bob at May and Harolds when we got down to visit them. Take care. Edith and Ernie Jackson