John Robert "Bob" Bickell Obituary in Grande Prairie at Oliver's Funeral Home & Crematorium

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John Robert "Bob" Bickell

June 14, 1933 - August 23, 2020

Obituary For John Robert "Bob" Bickell

It is with sadness that the family of John Robert “Bob” Bickell announce his passing on Sunday, August 23, 2020, at the age of 87 years.

Bob was born in DeBolt, AB on July 14, 1933. He grew up in DeBolt and Grande Prairie, where he started his career in the lumber business at the family mill. Bob married Gaylia Wetter in 1962 and they began their family. They lived in British Columbia for the majority of Bob’s career with Canfor, enjoying much of his vacation at their family cabin on Trembleur Lake. After retirement, Bob returned to Grande Prairie and married Jeannette Fletcher in 1994.

Bob loved the outdoors and enjoyed time with family and friends golfing, boating, skiing, quadding, and snowmobiling. He and Jeannette travelled the world on their many cruises and spent winters in Mesa, Arizona. Bob touched many lives and will be remembered for his strength, wit, sense of humour, and optimism, as well as the love and generosity he showed to family and friends.

Bob is survived by his wife Jeannette; children: Gary Bickell, Lynn (David) Feist, Don Strid, and Jill (Rob) Skuse; grandchildren: Michael Feist, Matthew (Ally) Feist, Shelby Skuse, Darby Skuse, Courtney Strid, and Stephanie (Chris) St. Halaire; great-grandchildren Haley and Oliver St. Halaire; and brothers Bill (Donna-Jean) Bickell, and Harvey Bickell.

He was predeceased by his wife Gaylia Bickell (nee Wetter), brothers Roy Bickell and Richard Bickell, sister Charlotte Anderson (nee Bickell), sisters in-law Noreen Bickell (nee Coogan) and Carol Bickell (nee Lewis), and step-daughter Susan Strid (nee Fletcher).

Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

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June 24, 2021

Annis(Brown) Sharon

So sorry to learn of Bobs death.Sendind positive thoughts and prayers to you and your family. We will remember Bobs sparkling eyes and sweet 😊.Take care of you.Blessings for added strength and courage as you face the days ahead.Warm fuzzy hugsJeanette.!and families.Regards,Sharon and Richard Annis.
June 24, 2021

Brown Veronica & Gary

Deepest sympathy in your loss Jeannette. Because we care, our warmest thoughts go out to you today. We will always remember his smiling face while puttering around the yard and enjoyed our chats. Warm regards. Veronica & Gary Brown
June 24, 2021

Jones Janet

Dear Jeannette, I'm so sorry to see that you've lost your husband, Bob. There's really nothing I can say to make it better, but know that I'm thinking of you and do understand the sorrow and sadness that you must be feeling. With love, Janet.
June 24, 2021

Coogan Wendy

Hi Jeanette. We are very sad to hear about Bob passing. It was always lovely to run into the 2 of you at brunch (Stonebridge) or somewhere about town. Iâ??m sure you will miss him dearly. We hope to still run into you somewhere and give you a big hug (after Covid of course). Take care. Wendy Coogan, Felicity Pirker and Denny Coogan

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