Bob (Husband, Dad, Papa, Uncle) passed away peacefully on May 19, 2015. Bob was born on August 12, 1934, in Wadena, Saskatchewan, and came to Victoria as a young boy. Bob was a carpenter by trade, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, snooker, bowling (City Champ in the 1950s) and spending time with family and friends. He is predeceased by his beloved son, Andy (1998). Bob leaves behind his loving wife of 63 years, Dagmar; daughters Susie, and Tammy (Gordie) Tubman; sons Alex, Jerry and Roy; daughter-in-law Barbara; grandchildren Aaron (Ashlee), Lucas (Anna), Kristyn, Sean, Nick, Amanda and Tyler; cousin Maxine (John) McDicken; and numerous nieces and nephews.
There will be a celebration of Bob’s life at James Bay Care Centre, Multi-Purpose Room, 1st Floor, 336 Simcoe Street, on Saturday, June 6 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. A special thank you to Dr. Frank Egan and the wonderful staff at James Bay Care Centre for their kind and compassionate care of Dad. Rest in peace, Dad – we will all miss that twinkle in your eye and your sense of humour. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
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Richard Maris
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Rick Clarke Just a note. When EVER I hear someone say “ME and …………..I ALWAYS think of Bob. He used to kid me all the time when I would relay a story saying……….Me and Andy did this or, me and Andy did this or that and he would always come back with ” Andy and I” and I would say……..”you weren’t there” Big laugh EVERY single time. RIP Bob
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Rick Clarke To the Bystedt family, I am so sorry to hear of Bob, Dad , Uncle Bob’s passing and please accept my condolences to you all. Bob Bystedt was a wonderful fellow that I got to know just a little when Andy and I became best friends way back in 1968. A great guy with a wicked sense of humor. He will be missed by many. Please give a hug to Andy for me Bob. Rick
Some of the first people I met and worked with in 1983 when I moved to Victoria from the North Coast. Met Jerry then Bob and Andy and went to work framing houses. Then met rest of family. Great people and will always cherish their friendship. Always made you feel like part of their family.
Thank you Bob ! ! ! and Andy ! ! ! You are both remembered.