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.
24 Responses
A tribute fit for a King and so be it!
Bapco, we’d still be there if I gave my thoughts of you!!
We love you and your family and how you admired them all!!
Mary, keep up your tremendous attitude towards life! You’re an inspiration to so many of us!
We will get to a Seal game this year, in his Spirit!
He was loved by many and admired by thousands!
Bob, rest in peace, to your Family , we love you all and will be there for you anytime!!
When my Father died in 1999, Babco phoned and said,”List, I’ll be there for you” and then hung up!
He was always there for me, thirty five years ago and still there now, in his spirit!
Thank you, thank you,
Rest in Peace, Bapco,
My Friend, Mentor and Coach,
Thanks,
Listo
mrs. burrows & family, please know our thoughts are with you…MR. BURROWS was always a real family favourite of the METCALFE family…he will never be forgotten!!! cheers mike metcalfe & family
It’s a testament to his character that I still remember Mr. Burrows from when he managed our ball team in 1968 and 1969. Only 2 short summers, yet I still feel the positive influence that he provided more than 40 years ago.
My sincere condolences to the family.
Peter Michielin
Dear Mary and family,
You have been in my thoughts. I have fond memoiries of Bob and the many happy times our families shared as I was growing up. I remember Bob as always kind, caring and jovial. It is always hard to say good-bye to one you love. I know you will find comfort in your happy memories.
Sincerely, Corol [Smith] Pallan
Dear Burrows Family:
I truly thought Bob was one fantasic guy!
My condolences,
Clarke Stokkeland
My condolences to the Burrows family. I remember Bob Sr. as the kindest of men. He was a great role model for his family, as well as, for those of us that were lucky enough to have known him along the way.
Rick Humber
Dear Bob and Family
Sad to hear of your Dad’s passing. Mom died last night and that is why I saw the Obit. Hope you are otherwise well. Hugs, from your fellow athlete, Mary (Coutts) Bendsen
Dearest Mary and family I am so sorry to hear of your loss, it is so sad for you all. I did not know Bob that well only the wonderfull stories you would tell us at work. My thoughts are with you all in this time of sadness, take care . Love Gloria Ekstrom(OEI)
Mary & Bob attended Mom and Dad’s services in 2008 and 2003. That particular generation had a lot in common – service to their country, marrying warbrides and “family”. It is obvious that Bob was a terrific and dedicated family man throughout his many amazing years. Take strength with your loved ones now and know that his dear memory will be held in your hearts forever.
Sincerely, Jill Connell
Dear Mary and family please accept our deepest condolences. Bob was my daughter’s father-in-law. We have known each other for many years. We share your sorrow in the loss of a very dear friend, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
Irene and Sam Dumka