RICHARD E. JOBB

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RICHARD E. JOBB With his family by his side, Richard and Marielle's courageous journey together ended, with the peaceful passing of Richard at his home on Sunday, January 30, 2005, after a lengthy 11-year battle with cancer. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Marielle (nee Hutlet); and his three daughters, Danielle and her husband Brendan, Tiffaney and her husband Kelly, and Melissa and friend Keri. He found great pleasure in his grandchildren, Paige and Noah, and with great anticipation, awaited the birth of his next grandson. He is also survived by his six siblings, Sharon, Ervin, Herman, Helen, Dorothy and Mildred and their families. Richard was predeceased by his father Edward in 1983; and his mother Ida in 2004. Richard was born on November 7, 1943, in Brokenhead, MB. After graduation from Lorette Collegiate, he pursued a career in appliance repair. In 1975, Richard and his family returned to Dufresne to pursue his dream of farming. Two years later, Richard and Marielle opened their appliance business, Rural Appliance, which he operated until his passing. Richard took great pride and fulfilment in seeing his farm and business develop into successful endeavours. Dad also found great enjoyment in all sports. He played baseball in his younger years, and later, enjoyed curling with friends and family at local curling rinks. When it came to hockey, there was only one team that was worth watching - the Maple Leafs. In recent years, Dad and Mom had traveled to different tropical locations and had taken up the hobby of antiquing, traveling to different small towns looking for their treasures. Dad's honesty, easy-going personality and his gift for gab made him a valued friend of the farming community. Friends of Richard knew that there was only one way to go when buying vehicles - Ford, and that nothing ran better than a Deere. He was a straight-shooter that believed that if it was worth doing, it was worth doing right. But above all else Richard was a devoted and supportive husband and father. One of the happiest events in his life was on one sunny Saturday in 1966 when he married the love of his life, Marielle. He always made his family feel loved and took great pride in his three daughters. He marveled at the unique individuals they had become and always said, with a smile on his face, Not bad for a farmer's daughter. Our sincerest gratitude to Dr. Rubinger, Jayne and the staff on the third floor of Cancer Care Manitoba for their care and compassion they have shown Dad and our family over the years. We also want to thank Andy for being our Dad's right-hand man and allowing Dad to farm a few more years; Gilles, Ray, Rob, and Uli for all their help with the farm; and Dave and Joan, for just always being there. In lieu of flowers, donations in Richard's memory may be made to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Richard's life will be held on Friday, February 4 at 10:30 a.m. at Thomson In the Park, 1291 McGillivray Blvd. Interment will follow at a later date at Holy Angel Mausoleum, Hwy. No.1 East at Navin Road. Your fighting spirit and your passion for life will always be remembered. You have shown everyone the true meaning of life. We love you. A Jobb Well Done GREEN ACRES Funeral Home and Cemetery Hwy. #1 E. at Navin, (204) 222-3241

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 02, 2005