ROBERT (ANDY ) ANDERSON

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ROBERT (ANDY ) ANDERSON Suddenly on January 17, 2005, Bob Andy Anderson passed away at the age of 78 years. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife J. Irene, sons, David (Joanne) of Melbourne, Australia, Jim (Roberta), daughter Nancy and granddaughters, Hayley and Amelia. He is also survived by his sister, Betty Hardy and numerous other family members. He was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Nellie, brothers Jack and Fred, sisters Hazel Caulfield and Margaret Smith. Bob served overseas in the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1943 to 1947. During his working career, he worked at City Hydro, was the Chief Engineer at Stoney Mountain Penitentiary, followed by several years as Chief Engineer at CFB Winnipeg. During his early years, Bob played in a city hockey league and was a lifelong hockey fan. Bob was an avid golfer and in his later years, was a member of the seniors group who played on Friday mornings at Kildonan Golf Course. Some of his happiest times were those spent on the course with Irene, Dave, Jim and Nancy. He also thoroughly enjoyed family vacations driving through the Rockies to visit family on the coast. Bob will always be remembered for his gentle disposition, kind nature and his sense of humour. He was a wonderful husband, father, brother, uncle and friend and we will all miss him dearly. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, January 22 at 1:00 p.m. at the Glen Eden Funeral Home at 4477 Main St. (338-7111). In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 21, 2005