Peacefully and surrounded with the love of his family, Bob Knowlton passed away on November 10, 2012. Predeceased by his parents, Harold and Gladys Knowlton and step-daughter, Shannon Tyner. Bob was a loving husband to Maxine, adoring Dad to his children, Karin, Megan (Randy) and Cameron, proud Papa to grandson, Max, step-father to Lisa, grandpapa to Liam, brother to Carol Harris and uncle to Gordon (Lei Leng), Gretchen (Stu) and Bobby.
Bob was born on October 6, 1938 in Windsor, Ontario, eventually moving to Vancouver and attending Magee High School. Following in his father’s footsteps, he began his career with Imperial Life Insurance in 1962 at the age of 22. His success with the company brought him to Victoria in 1975 as Manager, to then eventually start Knowlton Insurance. He was an active member of the Capital City Club for 36 years and from this established many cherished, long term friendships. Bob was passionate about his job and being around people… he loved it until the end!
Bob was always armed with his camera, spending hours developing his own pictures and sharing them with family and friends. Many weekends were spent fishing from his boat and taking trips with the boys to the San Juan Islands. Bob had a love of music that ranged from Pink Floyd to Santana to Rod Stewart. He always had something to play for whoever would listen! His infatuation with electronic gadgets and having to buy the latest product was legendary. He always had to have the most current version of everything!
But what most defined Bob most was his love for his family, the value he placed on his many friendships and laughter. He was never without a joke right up to the end and right through his most difficult times. Everyone who knew Bob can smile right now remembering him this way and how he touched the lives of many with his humour, his compassion and his love of life.
A huge thank you to all Bob’s friends who kept in touch, visited, shared a laugh and a glass of wine throughout his courageous fight with cancer. Your love and support meant everything to him and to all of his family.
A special thanks to Dr. Sealey and the many wonderful nurses and volunteers at Victoria Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Victoria Hospice.
Funeral Service will be held in McCall Bros. Floral Chapel, Johnson & Vancouver Streets, at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 16, 2012. Reception to follow in McCall’s Family Centre. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
25 Responses
Maxine,
I’m very sorry for your loss. I didn’t know Bob well but from a distance I admired his style and success in our business. His obituary is a wonderful tribute….my sincere condolences to you and your family
Denis Smith
My thoughts are with all of you. Bob was one funny guy!
Love Frank
I am sorry I could not attend the funeral today. Bob was one of a hand full of people instrumental in my early business life. He volunteered his time to assist in training new insurance agents in the early to mid 1990’s, of which I was one. He was able to encourage and support us in a professional but light and often humorous way. Not only did he help clients, he was able to “pay it forward” and help support other advisors that now help their families and clients. My thoughts are with the family at this time.
John Crisp
Dear Maxine,
My thoughts go out to you. He was a great guy and will be missed by many in our industry.
Derek Graham
I, as many, am privileged to have known Bob with his smart and funny way of being with everyone. I will miss Bob’s humor. My thoughts and heart are with Maxine, and family. My sincere condolences.
Ross Macfarlane
So saddened to hear of Bob’s passing. He was a great guy, full of fun and charm. He will definitely be missed by all is friends and former schoolmates, as he was such a huge part of us all.
My thoughts go to his family. There will be many good memories to share over the coming years.
Bob, I’m going to miss you something awful.
Wish you were here.
Phil
MY MOST HEART FELT CONDOLENCES TO MAXINE AND FAMILY. BOB WAS A GOOD FRIEND AND I WILL MISS HIM VERY MUCH. I WILL ALWAYS HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD TOGETHER. UNFORTUNATELY I AM IN CALIFORNIA AND NOT ABLE TO ATTEND THE FUNERAL. MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH THE FAMILY DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
MIKE CLERMONT
Many memories of Bob’s contributions to the Capital City Executive Association; most notably perhaps social events such as the Halloween parties.
“And although it may be difficult today to see beyond the sorrows, we
pray that looking back in memory will help comfort your tomorrows.”
Bob , we will miss you! But we are better to have
known you. Your love and humour will always be
with us. Nothing but great memories !
Maxine , and all of Bob’s family all we can offer is our
sincere condolences and continuing love.
Martin & Shalene