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ROBERT JOHN MILLER
Date of Passing: Jul 21, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryROBERT JOHN MILLER It is with great sadness the family announces Bob's passing on July 21, 2012 at the Grace Hospital just one day after his 76th birthday. He is survived by his loving wife Sandra (nee Ahlgren) of 48 years, daughters Cheryl (Darryl Sul), Christine (Tracy Sawchuk), Cindy (Douglas Toledo), grandchildren Kaylee, Keira, Brayden and Liam, as well as brothers Nick and Bill (Barbara), sisters Dorothy Magel, Shirley (Clarence) Yackel, Susan (Fred) Steitzer, along with numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by father Nick, mother Anna, brother Gary, brother-in-law Victor Magel and niece Jennifer Steitzer. Born and raised in the north end, Bob lived a full and prosperous life. Football played a large role in developing his character. He was recently inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame. His zest for life led him to many travels through Europe and North America, eventually wintering in Alamo, Texas. He will be greatly missed by his family and all of his many friends. The family wishes to thank the nurses and the staff at Grace Hospital ICU for their wonderful care. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, July 26, at 10:00 a.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. Interment to follow at Green Acres Funeral Home and Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ted Ahlgren, Tom Armstrong, David Miller, Ken Yackel, Norm Stapon, and Darryl Sul. Honorary pallbearers are Joe Schmidt and Douglas Toledo. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or The Canadian Cancer Society. Cropo Funeral Chapel, 586-8044
Publish Date: Jul 24, 2012
ROBERT JOHN MILLER It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Bob on July 21, 2012. Complete obituary to appear in Tuesday's edition. 586-8044
Publish Date: Jul 23, 2012
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 24, 2012
Condolences & Memories (12 entries)
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My dear friend Sandy and her wonderful family. We are in Asheville North Carolina having a rum and coke and remembering your wonderful husband. We shared many many happy happy happy times with you and Bob, Sandra. I know that God will help you through this bad time. I love you honey take care. Doris - Posted by: Doris trowbridge (Friend) on: Jul 27, 2012
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To my dear friend Cindy and family, I am so sorry for your loss your father was a truly wonderful man. "Death is nothing at all I have only slipped away into the next room. I am I and you are you. Whatever we were to each other, that we are still. Call me by my old familiar name. Speak to me in the old easy way which we always used. Put no difference in your tone. Wear no forced air, nor solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me, pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was. Let it be spoken without effect, without the trace of a shadow on it. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same that it ever was. There is absolutely unbroken continuity. I am waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner. All is well." Harry Scott Holland, Cannon of St. Paul's Cathedral. Our passed loved one's are our guardian angels, they look over us and wait to see us again some day!!! Sincerely, Parker XOXO - Posted by: Parker MacDonald (Friend ) on: Jul 26, 2012
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A true gentleman and a great friend. - Posted by: Jerry Morlock (Played football with Bob and the St. Vital Bulldogs) on: Jul 25, 2012
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Mr.Miller will be remembered. As you share your stories and memories of how he lived his life and how very much he meant, may you find comfort. And, throughout this difficult time, may you also know the deep sympathy and concern that are felt for you and all your family - Posted by: Scott,Peggy and Lilly Herweck (friend) on: Jul 25, 2012
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At this time of loss may you know his compassion, his grace, his love. May the love of God surround you during this time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers from all the staff at Mcallen Heart Hospital, Mcallen Texas. - Posted by: Mcallen Heart Hospital Staff. Mcallen Texas (Friends) on: Jul 25, 2012
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"Every step we take, every move we make, every single day, everytime we pray, we'll be missing you. Thinking of the day, when you went away, what a life to take, an unbreakable bond, we'll be missing you. It's hard with you not around, but we know you are in heaven smiling down, watching us while we pray for you, everyday we pray for you, until the day we meet again. In our hearts is where we'll keep you, memories give us the strength we need to proceed, strength we need to believe." Mr Miller no words can describe the exceptional human being, loving father, loving grandfather, caring friend that you were throughout your life. You will be in our hearts and thoughts forever. I thank the lord for the wonderful chance that I had to share conversations, tv programming, and roadtrips with you. We miss you deeply, but we know that even though you are not with us physically, you are still looking after all of us. This is not a good bye, I rather say see you later... - Posted by: Douglas O. Toledo (Son in law) on: Jul 25, 2012
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"Thanks for all you've done, I've missed you for so long, I can't believe you're gone, you still live in me, I feel you in the wind and you guide me constantly. I've never known what it was to be alone, because you were always there for me, and now I come home and I miss your face, but you are smiling down on me and I close my eyes to see you, and I know you are a part of me and it's your song that sets me free. I sing it in the night because it comforts me. I carry things that remind me of you, in loving memory of you grandpa, the one that was so true, you were as kind as you could be and even though you're gone, you still mean the world to me." Love you very much with all my heart grandpa. Liam Robert Toledo - Posted by: Liam Robert Toledo (Grandson) on: Jul 24, 2012
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My heartfelt sympathy to Sandra and family, many happy, funny memories I keep in my heart always and forever. Take care Sandra, all my love Joanne - Posted by: Joanne Crawford (friend and old bowling buddy) on: Jul 24, 2012
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Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there, I do not sleep I am a 1,000 winds that blow I am the diamond glints on snow I am the sun on ripened grain I am the gentle autumn rain... Be not afraid, Mr. Miller. There is no pain or sorrow where you are going, only love. It was an honor to have been your doctor. You will be present in the memories of the songs that I sang for you, and that I shall sing again when you and I meet again... - Posted by: Carlos E. Morales, MD (friend) on: Jul 24, 2012
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"Robert John Miller"?...of course! I always knew you as "Bobby". You really did have a zest for life...and you were quite an entrepreneur. At one time you were involved in marketing items made with lucite, I beleive. We must have a dozen pieces. Everytime I see one, I'll think of you. Rest easy...my friend. - Posted by: Myron Masnyk (Family friend for 45+ years) on: Jul 24, 2012
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A wonderful Santa's helper but an even better boogey man in the woods!!! My prayers are with the Miller family at this most difficult time..... - Posted by: Heather Gillespie (Family friend) on: Jul 24, 2012
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From Bob's "favorite little Ukrainian" - you will be so missed - we love you and thanks for all those years of "helping Santa on his most busy night"!! - Posted by: Sonia Feakes (Nimchuk) (Family Friend) on: Jul 23, 2012