P. ROBERT (BOB) GABLE

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P. ROBERT (BOB) GABLE August 3, 1926 January 25, 2004 It is with saddened hearts we announce the passing of Bob Gable, husband of Joan Gable of Winnipeg Beach. Pa, Grandpa Bob, Poppa will be greatly missed and always remembered by his stepchildren, Rick (Joanne), Danelle (Stephen) of Winnipeg, Laurine (Larry) of Highland Glen; grandchildren, Emile (Tammy) Shone, Miles (Tanya) Reid, Erin Reid (Klinton), Tannis Fleming (Nick), Keith and Kyle Fleming, all of Winnipeg, Patrick Shone of Fort Francis, ON, Meagan (Nick) Smolinski of East Selkirk, Rick Shone (Elysia) currently travelling in India; great-grandchildren, Dillon Fleming, Gabriella and Niall Reid, Jared Shone of Winnipeg and Whitney who visited Poppa at Betel Home in Selkirk every Sunday. Bob was born In Paynesville, MN, U.S.A. He was involved in farm work most of his life. He immigrated to Canada with his wife Joan to take up residence in St. Boniface. They bought a home in Winnipeg Beach and enjoyed many years there with family and friends. In 1997, Bob suffered a serious fall from the roof of his house and required a long hospital stay. With the love of family and friends, he battled his way to a substantial recovery. Bob was blessed with a spirited nature and loved to be out and about visiting neighbours wheeling and dealing. He loved to hunt and fish. He had a talent for fixing all types of machinery. Grandpa we love you and will miss your mischievous twinkle in your eyes. A little rough around the edges to some, you were our Pa and Grandpa. We will miss your spirited ways. You are gone from our sight, but not from our hearts. Now with God, we know your suffering has ended. The family wishes to extend our appreciation to Dr. Demsas for his care of Pa since his accident. You certainly extended his life and gave us many days of memories. Thank you also to the staff at Selkirk & District General Hospital, special thanks to Eleanor Chomiak and Trudy Reid. Thank you to the staff at Betel Home in Selkirk for your exemplary care and kindness to our Pa. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, February 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the Knox Presbyterian Church in Selkirk with Rev. Matthew Brough officiating. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations can be made to the Society for Manitobans with Disabilities Foundation, 825 Sherbrook, Winnipeg, or Childrens Hospital Foundation of Manitoba Inc., 501-840 Sherbrook, Winnipeg. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk, in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 31, 2004