ROBERT ROY YAGER

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ROBERT ROY YAGER 1930 - 2010 Robert Roy Yager (Bob) passed away suddenly in Victoria, BC on Sunday, December 26, 2010 at the age of 80. Robert was predeceased by his wife Sophie, parents Rudolph and Katrina, brothers Walter, Harold, Ernie and Arthur, sister Alma. He is survived by his children Barbara (Darrell), Roger (Corinne) and granddaughter Isabella. During his working life, Bob enjoyed his time growing flowers at M M Greenhouses and completing construction projects as a General Contractor and Owner of Yager Builders Ltd. until his retirement. In his spare time, Bob spent hours in his large garden in Rosser, Manitoba and spent weekends at Trout Lake with his family. Bob enjoyed his retirement spending time gardening, growing flowers and especially treasured the time spent at the cottage at Trout Lake tinkering in his workshop and chopping wood. Bob is loved by all of his family and friends and will be missed. A memorial service will be held at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. Following the service, a Celebration of Life will be held in the adjacent Reception Hall. A private interment ceremony will be held after the reception. In lieu of flowers, donations in Robert's memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 200 - 6 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6 or the Canadian Wildlife Federation. Chapel Lawn 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 07, 2011