Rick Robson Obituary in Grande Prairie at Oliver's Funeral Home & Crematorium

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Rick Robson

September 17, 1946 - January 29, 2018

Obituary For Rick Robson

Rick passed away peacefully on Monday, January 29, 2018 at the age of 71 years.

Rick was born in Red Deer, AB, the youngest son of Margaret and John Robson.

Rick met his wife, Betty Ann, in 1969 and they married 2 years later in Shelby, MT. Together they raised three children, two daughters and one son.

Rick worked in the oil patch for over 43 years, first in construction and then as a gas plant operator.

Rick had a passion and love of the great outdoors. He was an avid hunter and loved to fish. He spent many hours sharing this love with his children, grandchildren and youth exchange students from around the world. Rick spent many hours taking Junior Forest Warden kids on camping trips. He also loved to spend hours on the golf course. Rick was a member of the Grande Prairie Lions Club and traveled the world with the Lions. He enjoyed visiting their youth exchange students and their families.

Rick leaves a trove of treasured memories for his wife Betty Ann; children: Bonnie (Mike), Brian, and Shannon (Chad); grandchildren: Cassandra (James), Matt, Shae-Lynn, Ebbie, Lorea and Hayden; great-grandchildren: Octavia and Lakai; sister Elizabeth; and special niece Terri.

Rick was predeceased by his parents, and brother Clifford.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 2:00pm, at the Lions Learning Center, in Grande Prairie (9625 Prairie Rd).

Memorial donations may be made to Lions of Alberta Foundation, c/o Lion Peter Braithwaite (P.O. Box 716Carstairs, AB, T0M 0N0) or Diabetic Camps for Kids c/o Lion Sandra Goodrich (P.O. Box 1475 Caroline, AB, T0M 0M0).

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June 24, 2021

Onody Alex & Irene

BettyAnn & family: Shocked to say the least, and so very sorry to read of Rick's passing (we thought he was coming along fairly well), our thoughts and prayers are with each of you and pray that God will guide you through this very difficult time, wish we could be there to hug and comfort you, but we are with you in spirit. Sincere condolences with love, Alex & Irene
June 24, 2021

Winter Rick

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time . He will be missed.
June 24, 2021

Dean Bev

My condolences for the loss of Rick. In my thoughts and prayers.
June 24, 2021

Stetsko Ernie and Chris

You all are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time

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