ROBERT (BOB) EDWARD PIKE -

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ROBERT (BOB) EDWARD PIKE 1914 - 2003 Bob passed away peacefully on October 9, 2003 at the Kildonan Personal Care Home. He was predeceased by his parents, George and Maria. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 63 years, Hazel; his two children, Gayle (Don) and George (Irene) four grandchildren, Terri (Garry), Robert (Tammy), Jeffrey and Cheryl; five great-grandchildren, Jason, Michael, Gregory, Derek and Ashlyn. Also one brother Alfred of Calgary, and numerous nieces and nephews. Bob was born on November 3, 1914 in Winnipeg. Growing up on Jamieson Avenue, he played hockey, swam in the Red River by the Redwood Bridge and loved playing competitive baseball. He swam in the annual Wrigley Swim Meet, winning money every time. Bob was 16 when the Great Depression began. He was forced to "ride the rails" in search of work. One of his best jobs was helping to build the Clear Lake Lodge when he was 17. He married Hazel Penwarden on August 3, 1940. For the first years of their marriage they farmed in the Cloverdale and Selkirk area, where Gayle and George were both born. After leaving the farm they moved to Selkirk where Bob worked at the Selkirk Mental Health Centre as a Second Class Engineer. After six years he transferred to Headingley Gaol, where he was the Chief Engineer. Soon after he moved his family to Winnipeg. Bob was an avid fisherman and hunter. Every weekend was spent camping with his family and friends. Bob made his last moose hunting trip when he was 79, with his friends, Davy, Henry, Hughie and Bud. After his retirement in 1970, Bob and Hazel enjoyed many winter vacations. They especially enjoyed their adventures in Puerto Vallarta. A service of remembrance will be held on Wednesday, October 15 at 1:00 p.m. in the Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk, with Pastor Stan Richards officiating. Interment to follow in the St. Clements Cemetery. All of Bobs grandchildren will serve as honorary pallbearers. Hazel and family wish to express their gratitude to the staff of the Kildonan Personal Care Centre, 2nd floor. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 6 Donald St., Suite 200, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk, in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 12, 2003