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ROBERT JAMES SKRYPNYK (BOB)
Born: Feb 22, 1952
Date of Passing: Jan 23, 2020
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ROBERT JAMES SKRYPNYK
Left to cherish his memory are sister Darlene (John); sister-in-law Elaine; and numerous nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Lena Skrypnyk; and brothers, Ed and Larry.
Bob was born on February 22, 1952. He began his working career with C.N.R holding a number of positions in the organization. However, his passion was with music. He had formed the Chaparrals band with his brother Larry and father John. The band had success locally and Bob and Larry took the band on the road in 1983 touring SK, AB and BC. Bob managed the band, played bass guitar and accordion and demonstrated his skills as an artist by designing promotional materials including the Tumbleweed van. They put on a music festival in Brooks, AB that attracted many international performers. During the years Bob's passion and creativity led him into photography, a sign and awning business, graphic art and digital mixing of records and videos. In his later years he settled in Torrington, AB, to be with his brother Larry and help him with his business.
Bob had great love for his brother Larry who was the centre piece of his life. He worked tirelessly to advance Larry's musical career and support his business endeavours. While he had a tough exterior, he really did have a heart of gold. He cared about the friends he made over the years and reached out through social media to stay in touch. Special thanks to Bob's friends Garth, Ron, Paul, Greg, Isabelle and Anita for all their support as Bob's health failed.
Cremation has taken place and a private internment will take place at Transcona Cemetery.
The family would like to thank the nursing staff at the Olds, AB, Hospital for the care they provided Bob over several years.
"Luv you"
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 08, 2020
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So sorry for your loss Darlene. Bob and I kept in touch for the last couple of years through email. I didn't hear from him often but now and then he would surprise me and send me an email. I know he had some health issues and probably why he didn't correspond more often. I got to really know Bob in 6th grade as we were both interested in country and Ukrainian music. We spent much time together in our younger years going to movies and listening to music. Bob enjoyed listening to my uncles playing guitars and singing. My whole family got to meet and liked Bob. I watched Bob and Larry play at the various bars in Winnipeg. Bob was instrumental in helping me get hired on at C.N. and we worked in the same department for a couple of years. Bob was talented beyond his years. He was always reading about photography or car magazines and had an excellent memory for things he read. He got a lot of his ideas from those books. He was an awesome painter and came up with fantastic ideas. I last saw him shortly after my wedding. He offered his services as our photographer as a wedding gift. He was a good friend and I will miss him. - Posted by: Gary Chabluk (Friend) on: Feb 10, 2020