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ROBERT PHILLIP SPROULE

Date of Passing: Feb 20, 2015

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ROBERT PHILLIP SPROULE Robert (Bob) Phillip Sproule, passed away peacefully in Maria's arms on February 20, 2015 in Weslaco, Texas, where Bob and Maria have been spending their winters. Bob is survived by his soul mate and wife, Maria. Bob is also survived by his devoted son Tony (Lee), his precious granddaughter Megan (Channing) and great-grandson Cole, his son Garry, his sister Carol Hendrie (Doug), brother-in-law Jerry Kowaliuk (Nola), long time devoted friends Dr. John Mansfield (Pam) and Ollie Homeniuk (Ken) and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Bob was predeceased by his parents Charles and Elizabeth Sproule, his brothers Allan and Freddy. Bob started his working career with Manitoba Hydro where he became involved in union activities at the local level. In 1971 Bob was elected as business manager for International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 2034, which represents employees at Manitoba Hydro. Bob was re-elected and held that position with the Local until such time that he became an International Staff Representative for the IBEW in Washington, D.C. and worked through the Canadian office in Toronto representing members in numerous provinces until his retirement in 1997. A celebration of Bob's life will be held at the Country Villa Club House within the Country Villas properties, 101 Country Club Circle, in Bird's Hill on Saturday, April 11, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Manitoba Division, 193 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, or St. Boniface Hospital Foundation, 409 Tache Avenue, or Health Sciences Centre Foundation, 920 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 03, 2015

Condolences & Memories (9 entries)

  • I first crossed paths with Bob in Gillam when he was the Business Manager of LU 2034 and I was a shop steward. Bob was a great friend who taught me some of the finer points of negotiations. - Posted by: Don Thomson (Former Co worker on IBEW LU Executive) on: Apr 09, 2015

  • How we all worry about something like this happening to any of us as we head south for the winter! We are so sorry for your great loss Maria but console ourselves in the fact that we spent quality time with you and Bob just a year ago in Weslaco, Texas. We cannot imagine how hard this has been for you. but, remember family loves you and you are in our hearts and prayers in this time of sorrow. Bob & Cecile Kowaliuk - Posted by: Bob & Cecile Kowaliuk (Family) on: Mar 07, 2015

  • Maria, so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss Bob as he was a great friend and we always enjoyed our visits. - Posted by: Allan& marg mccarthy (Friend) on: Mar 06, 2015

  • How we will miss Bob, he was our neighbor for years and delightful to know. We had a lot of fun trying to grow poinsettias from swiped starts. They didn't root!! - Posted by: Ron and Barbara Myers (friend and neighbor) on: Mar 06, 2015

  • Friend from IBEW union days with Manitoba Hydro. Thanks for the Memories. Rest in Peace. Condolences to Maria. - Posted by: Jarvis Kosowan (Friend) on: Mar 05, 2015

  • Maria, we are so sorry about Bob's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. - Posted by: Dick and Terry Hanson (winter friends) on: Mar 05, 2015

  • We met Bob & Maria 9 yrs ago in Weslaco, Texas & became good friends.Our hearts go out to Maria & all the family for their loss. - Posted by: Elizabeth Eddy & Nick Romo (friends) on: Mar 04, 2015

  • Bob made a difference for many in the workplace, he was very respected in the labour community. I enjoyed visiting with him and Maria at their Bird's Hill home to do a photo shoot for the local 2034, 50th anniversary publication in 2008. My sincerest condolences to his entire family. - Posted by: Lauris H Kleven (Former Business Manager IBEW 2034) on: Mar 03, 2015

  • I met Bob when he was our union rep and reconnected years later in TX where he instantly recognized me as an ex-hydro employee. My condolences to his family. - Posted by: Joe Maloney (Work) on: Mar 03, 2015

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