ROBERT (BOB) EDGAR SMITH 1915-2003

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ROBERT (BOB) EDGAR SMITH 1915-2003 Robert Edgar Smith passed away peacefully at Victoria General Hospital on Saturday, November 1, 2003. Predeceased by his wife Mary; brothers, George, Bill and Jim, and sisters, Helen and Alice, Bob is survived by one sister Betty; one brother Joe; daughters, Kathleen (Winston) Smith and Donna (Jerry) Dawson; grandchildren, Andrea (Pierre) Bedard, Colin (Micha) Smith, Ian (Sharalee) Smith, Kathleen and Neil Dawson. GeeGee will also be missed by great-grandchildren, Lauren and Renee Bedard, and extended family Chris and Mary Dawson (Carter and Cooper) and Sean and Deanna Dawson (Kayla and Christian). Bob was born in Winnipeg on July 4, 1915 the third eldest of eight children. He went to school at Lord Selkirk School and then St. Johns High where he was a very successful high jumper. Bob began his career at the Underwood Typewriter Company where he met his future wife, Mary McCallum. Bob enlisted in the RCAF as ground crew in March 1941, being posted in Pennfield, NS, Rivers and Souris, MB and then in Yorkton, SK. On June 27, 1942 he married Mary and in subsequent years had two daughters, Kathleen and Donna. After the war he went back to work at the Underwood Typewriter Company (later known as Olivetti). In 1945 he built his own house in Winnipeg with the help of his father-in-law, and over the years helped his own sons-in-law with their various building projects. Bobs interest in sports surfaced again as he volunteered to coach his daughter Donnas softball team, and along with Mary staunchly supported their daughters and their grandchildrens sporting activities. After Bob retired at age 65 in 1980, he and Mary enjoyed some time each winter in Victoria, BC. While in residence in Winnipeg they placed great value on spending time with family and friends. They regularly attended St. Vital Baptist Church and the Willowlake Baptist Church where they made some lasting friendships. For the last five and a half years Bob has lived in Bethel Place where the fellowship and friendship were invaluable to both himself and his family. Bobs family would like to thank the staff and residents of Bethel Place for their support and friendship over the years. A special thank you goes to the staff at the Victoria General Hospital who were very supportive and thoughtful throughout Bobs most recent stays in hospital. A celebration of Bobs life will be held at Glen Lawn Funeral Home at 455 Lagimodiere Blvd. on Wednesday, November 5, at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Mark Doerksen officiating. A private interment will take place prior to the service. Flowers are respectfully declined, please contribute to the Victoria General Hospital Foundation, Bethel Mennonite Care Service or a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to: GLEN LAWN FUNERAL HOME 455 Lagimodiere Blvd 982-7550

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 04, 2003