Bob passed away on Thursday March 26, in the loving arms of his wife and best friend, Pat. He fought a valiant battle against multiple myeloma for over two years. Bob was born in Victoria on January 19, 1936 to Catherine and Emerson Showers; he was a lifelong resident of Oak Bay, attending Willows School and Oak Bay High. Bob was an avid athlete, coach, umpire and armchair observer. He and Pat enjoyed numerous vacations, particularly those involving Parksville, Maui and cruising. He spent 45 years in the floor covering industry. Bob is survived by his beloved wife, Pat; his cherished children, Jack (Sondra) and Don (Allison); his special grandsons, Marc and Eric, his dear brother, Jack (Roz) and his many caring in-laws, nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Bob’s life will be held at 2 pm, Friday, April 3 at McCall Bros. Floral Chapel, Johnson & Vancouver St. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Victoria Hospice Society, 1952 Bay St., Victoria, BC, V8R 1J8, for whom the family is very grateful.
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.I was very fortunate to work with Bob thru the years and very saddened at his passing.Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time.Bob was a great friend.
Robert Showers was a Gentleman, Nice Guy. He fought bravely 2 years against a stubborn medical condition.
Thanks to Pat’s loving care and hard work, Bob was able to stay at home with family to battle on.
Our best wishes for peace and health to Pat and Family,
Dr. and Mrs. Ian Fill
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time Pat.
Jean and John Reid.
SHOWERS FAMILY you are so blessed in having Bob as your husband, father , grandfather . A man that was so kind , so positive , so caring , so much fun , sooo real totally himself . So many friends everywhere . I was very fortunate to be a co-worker and a friend of Bob and his family for many years what wonderful memories . Bob will be missed ,but we all learned what a great person is . My thoughts and prayers are with you family .
Your friend Jeanette Meyn
Pat
I send my regrets and condolences to you and your family. I hope that you can be comforted by your family and friends. Because of my circumstances, I am unable to attend the service with regrets.
most sincerely, Ricki Nelson
Pat and Family:
I was so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing, but of course not surprised. Even though expected, I know it is still a great shock to you, indeed, to us all of us. I was glad to have a little time recently with Bob and was impressed by his courage and dignity as he faced up to his illness. I also know how much he appreciated and was supported by your love and care.
I am out of town tomorrow and will not be at the service, but my thoughts are with you and of the good times I was fortunate enough to have growing up with Bob.
I would just like to say how sorry I was to read of Bob’s passing, he was a good man honest and so helpful. We had a lot of trouble about our floors, and the help Bob, gave us was the measure of the man.
Sincerly. Loretta Boerkamp
Dear Pat;
Please accept our hearfelt sympathy in the passing of your beloved husband,Bob.
May it help in some small way, to let you know that we care and our thoughts are with you and your family at this most trying time
Sincerely,
Kay and Brian Sessions
I am a voice out of the passed – from Bob’s lacrosse days. I was so sorry to read the news of his passing. My thoughts are with your family.
Sincerely
B.Browning
Dear Pat; Please accept our heartfelt
sympathy in the passing of your beloved husband Bob.
May it help in some small way, to let you know we care and are thinking of you at this most trying time.
Sincerely,
Kay and Brian Sessions