ROBERT LEE SCHALDEMOSE

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ROBERT LEE SCHALDEMOSE April 24, 1981 - June 7, 2003 On June 7, 2003 after a life long struggle with Cystic Fibrosis, the Lord chose to take Rob home. Rob was born in Saskatoon, SK and moved to Winnipeg at the age of five. He attended Bairdmore School in its first kindergarten class upon opening and then Acadia Junior High and Fort Richmond Collegiate graduating "Cum Laude" in the Class of 1999. Rob chose to attend the University of Manitoba and was enrolled there at the time of his passing. Robs dream was to become a High School English teacher. An achiever of high note, Rob won the Award of Excellence on graduation from Acadia Junior High School, the Creon Education Achievement Award in 1998, The Bea Sharpe IODE Memorial Scholarship in 1999, the IMASCO Scholarship in 1999, and the Creon Achievement Award for Creativity in 2003. Rob was a natural leader and quickly became a pillar of strength to his family. Rob cherished his guitars and was rapidly building a wide and varied repertoire of music. He was a collector of classical Literature and an accomplished computer "whiz". Rob loved the internet and was an avid E-Bay trader. His many "collections" were legendary. A Toronto Maple Leafs fan to the end, Rob was forever hopeful of a "Lucky Break" for the team. Rob enjoyed his summers at Falcon/West Hawk Lakes with his cousins, and looked forward to his trips to Saskatchewan to see his Moms side of the family and stay with his very special great-grandparents. Rob was predeceased by his grandmother Helen Stephens; cousin Callie Stockmanski, and his cherished pet and friend "Baxter". He is survived by his sister Kristin; his parents Alan and Leanne; his grandparents Leo Stephens, Blanche and Baldur Schaldemose; family friend Gladys Watkinson; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins; and Bailey, of course! Rob, we will miss you dearly. Your big brown eyes, your infectious laughter, and mischievous smile will always be with us. We know you will be smiling down upon us. Special thanks to all the dedicated staff at the Health Sciences Centre, both General and Childrens Hospitals for all the care and support over these many years. A funeral service and celebration of Robs life will be held on Thursday June 12 in the Garry Memorial Funeral Home with interment to follow. A viewing will be held at 1:00 p.m. with services beginning at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations will be gratefully accepted to continue the battle against Cystic Fibrosis. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Manitoba Chapter, Box 21008, 33 - 3900 Grant Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3R 3R2. Dont grieve for me, for now Im free Im following the path that God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day To laugh, to work, to love, or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way I found that peace at close of day If my passing has left a void Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My lifes been full, Ive savoured much, Good friend, good times, a loved ones touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief Dont lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your hearts and share with me God wanted me now He set me free. GARRY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME Cemetery and Cremation Centre 1291 McGillivray Blvd. - off Pembina Hwy. 925-1120

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 11, 2003