ROBERT (BOB) WALLACE

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ROBERT (BOB) WALLACE December 14, 1924 - April 7, 2011 Bob Wallace passed away peacefully in the company of family at the age of 86 on April 7. He will be greatly missed by wife Marilyn and by children Kent , Leslie and Laura and their respective spouses Perry, Rick and Wayne, as well as his sister Laura Cooley. Robert is predeceased by youngest daughter Margaret, parents Arthur and Georgina, brother Everett, sister Shirley Hunt, brothers-in-law Cyril Hunt and Fred Cooley. Bob was born and raised in Kenton, MB and later attended the Kenton schools. Bob earned his degree of Master of Science in Agriculture from the University of Manitoba in 1953. He later became Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Northern Affairs. The family lived in Ottawa from 1973 to 1978 where Bob served as Assistant Chief Statistician for Census Canada. In 1978, the BC Liquor Distribution Branch chose Bob to serve as GM which he did to great acclaim for 10 years. After the L.D.B. Bob chaired the Milk Board and later enjoyed heading the Vancouver Wine Festival. Dad also kept busy with classes at Capilano College and his book group. Travels with Marilyn included walking tours and cruises. At home, walking through nearby Cates Park with his slow-paced Basset made Dad a local sight. Grandchildren; Rob, Katie, Sarah, Rebecca, Connor, Tom, Charlotte and John will fondly remember Grandpa. At Kiwanis Care Centre, being near Marilyn kept Dad going strong and while there he received genuinely respectful and gentle care. A memorial will be held May 7 at 2:00 p.m. at Boal Chapel - 1505 Lillooet Rd. North Vancouver with reception to follow. A donation may be made in Robert's name to the BC Alzheimer's Society www.alzheimerbc.org

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 07, 2011