ROBERT (BOB) SAMUEL LUNDALE

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ROBERT (BOB) SAMUEL LUNDALE It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our husband, dad, grandpa and great-grandpa, Robert (Bob) Samuel Lundale, on May 30, 2003. Bob was born August 11, 1924 in Winnipeg and spent his childhood years in Mulvihill. He joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1942 and served on the H.M.C.S. Meon during the Second World War. He returned in 1945 and married Pauline Longmuir on November 15, 1947 and together they raised six children. Bobs career in the retail business began after the war when he managed the Eriksdale Trading Company. After the store was destroyed by fire, Bob moved his family to Swift Current, SK and Camrose, AB before settling in Edmonton where he worked for Simpson Sears as a manager for 11 years. In 1970 he returned to Eriksdale and purchased "Bills Confectionery" which he renamed "Bobs Variety Store". He expanded the business in 1973 with the acquisition of the "Eriksdale Red & White". He soon began operating under the name of "Eriksdale Lucky Dollar" and later "Eriksdale Tom Boy", but everyone referred to it as "Bobs". Dad enjoyed many successful years as an entrepreneur and retired in 1989, however, his continued presence was felt by doing what Dad did best, always lending a hand and a word of wisdom. Dad had the opportunity throughout his retirement to give back to the community that so richly rewarded him and his family. Bob was an active member of the Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star, however, his passion and dedication was to the Eriksdale Legion Branch No. 140 where he served as President and Zone 52 Commander. Bobs years as a volunteer led to many accomplishments under his leadership, his most cherished being, "The Annual Remembrance Day Memorial & Supper", "The Wall of Honor", memorializing those who fought for our freedom, "The Cenotaph" at the Eriksdale Cemetery and the Cancer Drive. Bob did not realize his dream of seeing a "Special Meeting Place" for all his comrades finished, but the work is in progress, and one day we hope that his dream will be fulfilled. This would be a fitting tribute to a man who gave so much and asked for nothing in return. Bob served as Reeve of the R.M. of Eriksdale from 1989 to 1993, served as Trustee for the Lakeshore School Division from 1988 to 1991, and served as Chairperson and Director of the E.M. Crowe Memorial Hospital Board for nine years. Memories of Dad are endless and often colourful, but most of all, he will be remembered for his integrity, trust and wisdom, and for that he deserves our respect. Rest in Peace Dad. Its well earned. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Pauline (Longmuir) his six children, Bryan (Corinne), Valerie (Bob), Gerrie, Keith (Debbie), Laurie and Leslie; his beloved grandchildren, Mishel (Guy), Jennifer (Ryan), Stephanie (Trent), Elizabeth, Krystin, Kyle, Lindsay; and his great-grandchild Alexandria. He is also survived by his brother Arnie "Bud" (Bernice) and sisters, Margaret (Art) Dowsett, Carol "Noreen" (Bill Bowman) mother-in-law Marie Longmuir; and sisters-in-law, Gladys (Art Forsyth), Dorothy (Paul Bilodeau) brothers-in-law, Ralph (Ann), Allan, Raymond (Cindy) and Bob (Pat) also numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Dad was predeceased by his parents, Sam and Jean; father-in-law Allan; and three nephews, Linden, Mathew and Brandon. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 5 at 2:00 p.m. in the Eriksdale Recreational Centre, with Rev. Melanie Kauppila officiating. Interment to follow in the Eriksdale Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be his Legion Comrades. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 140 to "A Special Meeting Place Fund", P.O. Box 104, Eriksdale, MB R0C 0W0, or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, MB. Arrangements in care of Arnason Funeral Homes Ltd. Ashern - Lundar (204) 768-2072

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 04, 2003