Born in Victoria but raised on a farm in the Beaver Creek District near Port Alberni, Bob leaves behind his wife of 55 years, Jillian; and his sons, Keith (Louise) and David (Natalia); grand-daughters, Sophie and Nika, and brother, Allan. He is predeceased by his brother, Phillip (2001). Bob worked for the Provincial Departments of Public Works and Highways from 1946 to 1986 in Highway Construction and Traffic Engineering. He was a member of the Alberni District Historical Society and an Honorary Member of the Gordon Head Garden Club.
The service will be held at St. Dunstan’s Anglican Church, 1806 San Juan Avenue at Tyndall Avenue, Victoria on Monday, March 7, at 11am, Reverend Canon John A. Steele officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alberni District Historical Society (c/o Alberni Valley Museum, 4255 Wallace Street, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 3Y6) and St. Dunstan’s Anglican Church.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall’s Funeral Home
www.mccallbros.com
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Meg Scoffield, ADHS Director
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Neil and Jo-Anne Vickers We send our deepest sympathy to Bob’s family. Neil and he were colleagues with the Ministry of Highways many years ago. Remembering a very kind and gentle man.
We, the Board of Directors of the Alberni District Historical Society, send sincere sympathy to Bob’s family. His continued interest in, and support of the Valley where he was part of a pioneering family has been greatly appreciated over many years.