ROBERT (BOB) BENNETT

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ROBERT (BOB) BENNETT January 4, 1917 - March 1, 2011 Bob passed away at 7:30 p.m., March 1, 2011 at the Evergreen Baptist Care Campus. He was predeceased by his wife Helen, of 71 years, in August 2010. He leaves to cherish his memory four children: Beverley, Wayne (Tina), Gordon (Val), Darlene (Martin), 10 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Bob was a compassionate and caring person and a true gentleman. Born and raised in Winnipeg where he met and married Helen, he worked for Shell Canada as an accountant, being transferred to Vancouver office in 1967 and retiring in 1980. Upon retirement he treated his grandchildren to a trip to Disneyland. Bob was very talented. He received his wings in 1944, while with the R.C.A.F. He built a pull behind trailer in 1958, cabin at Caddy Lake, four outboard boats, and their home in White Rock, BC. He was also a talented singer which was his passion in later life. He enjoyed going for coffee at the Golden Arches with his family and friends every morning. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 19 at 2:30 p.m. at Evergreen Baptist Chapel. 1550 Oxford St., White Rock. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Evergreen Baptist Centre.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 17, 2011