Robert Noble, 87, of Victoria British Columbia, peacefully passed away on May 14, 2025.
Robert was born on December 21,1937, to John Todd and Gertrude Isabella Noble in Victoria. After Robert graduated from Mount Douglas High School in 1955, he went on to study civil engineering at the University of British Columbia.
After graduating with a degree in Civil Engineering, he started his first job with Willis Cunliffe Tait as an Engineer designing parts of the Alaska Highway from Ft. St. John to Dawson Creek. Robert worked with Willis Cunliffe Tait for 31 years before venturing on a journey to Indonesia where he spent three years completing a road from Banda Aceh to Calang. In 1992, upon his return from Indonesia, Robert left the consulting business and became general manager of Victoria Highways and Maintenance where he worked for several years before creating a new partnership; Victoria Contracting. Robert finally retired at the age of 70, although still consulted with the company until age 75.
In the summer of 1958, Don Hamilton introduced Robert to Julie Ann Beecroft at Stelck’s Hardware Store on the corner of Hillside and Quadra. Robert and Julie were married for 65 years and went on to have three children: Ross, John and Trudean.
In 1992, Robert and Julie purchased a piece of property on Piers Island where they spent 32 years enjoying their time with their family and friends.
Robert is survived by his wife Julie, children, Ross (Shannon), John (Annette) and Trudean (Michael Knight); grandchildren, Tasha (Conrad), Kyle (Bev), Jordan (Joanne), Teryl (Nico), Joshua (Kelsey), and Georgia; great grandchildren, Quinn, Ellie, Eva, Olivia and Bowen; and sisters Sally (Alan Stonehouse), and Anne (Roger Gudbranson)
A quote from one his grandchildren says it all. “You are and have always been the rock of our family. You continue to inspire us every day. Because of you and grandma, your Christmas lights shine bright with your love.”
A heart felt thank you goes out to Victoria Hospice and to Leanne for your care and kindness in dad’s final days.
On Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 1:00 pm, a Celebration of Life will be held in Building 21 at Camosun College (Interurban Campus) Trades Center building, 4461 Interurban Road. Doors open at 12:30 pm. Guests are encouraged to use parking lot P2. Parking is free in P2 as it has been reserved for the celebration of life.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Robert and Julie Noble endowed bursary at Camosun College that assist students in financial need.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
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22 Responses
My deepest condolences to the Noble family. In my 11 years as a member of the CTAA I had the pleasure of meeting Robert and seeing first hand his drive and love for the CTAA, and in everything he was involved in. I will always remember him.
Dear Julie, we are so sorry to hear of Robert’s passing.
Our condolences to you and your family.
Barb and Daryl MacLeod