Condolences

• May 18, 2022

  Dave Sinclair

  Linda and family, so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I often reflect on our McLennan days, the work we did and the fun we had. Some of my best memories are the steak fries we had. Bob's rules, new comers bought steak, Bob would order them from the butcher Omar LaFlamme, (inch thick T-bone, leave the tails on for the cook, and marinated with beer). When they transferred out the detachment bought them a mug and the steaks. He was our senior constable and a great leader and no matter what had our backs. The Christmas parties, Santa Bob entertaining the seniors, they were good times. RIP Bob, thanks for the memories. Linda, all the best to you and you're family from Linda and I.

• May 17, 2022

  Lynn Chapman

  Bob & I worked together at the Towne Centre Mall for many years. We would meet 'out in the back'. There he chatted about his family, hobbies and his job before his semi retirement job...haha. He was definitely a wonderful man and will be missed by many. Thinking of you, Linda as you transition without the love of your life here on earth. I hope knowing others think of you brings some peace. Lynn Chapman

• May 16, 2022

  Linda Mayer

  Bobs ashes were interred at the Teepee Creek, AB Cemetery. Thank you all for the memories and Friendship. Bob would have loved that.

• May 10, 2022

  Linda Mayer

  Oh my gosh, yours words of endearment are soooo touching & thoughtful. Bob throughly loved most every minute of his work life/life & the people in it. How I would love for us to have had the opportunity to gather in a big park to chat of the memories. We had such Fun. God Bless you All, and keep up the beautiful Spirit of Life. There Really are Beautiful People in this big old World, and Thanks for your commitment to All. Like you all, Bob taught us much knowledge, from the World to cooking to looking after a sick dog, etc. He did know a lot about a lot of thing. Thank you All for being You, and we gained also from knowing you. Stay Well. Linda Mayer, Allan, Leigh Ann & Anthony (Tony) He was our Rock.

• May 05, 2022

  Dave WENGER

  A flood of memories from GDPR in 69 and Bob is at the top of that list. Rest easy.

• May 04, 2022

  Bob fisher

  So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I met Bob and Linda when I transferred to McLennan in 1970, we become great friends and co-workers, he taught me everything he knew and told me not to forget it. He was a fun guy and became my best friend. Bob was my best man and Linda was Deb's bridesmaid. We have many fond memories of Bob and Linda and we'll cherish them always. Rest In Peace "Boom-Boom" Bob and Debbie Fisher

• May 03, 2022

  Harry Southern

  Linda and family we were shocked to hear of Bob's passing; our sincerest condolences to you and your family. Must say, the sad news brought back so many wonderful memories of our time together as green horn constables in Grande Prairie back in the 1960's. We worked and played hard but always had fun. Bob introduced me to two things - crib and moonshine - talk about white lightning with a blue flame..., and he made a small fortune off my learning curve with cards. While it has been well over 50 years since we were together, the memories of our time together made it seem like yesterday. We last spoke at my brother-in-law's funeral in 2019. Was just so comforting to see a familiar face. Sherrill and I watched the lovely service and it was so nice seeing and hearing your son talk about your family. Seeing and hearing Grant Churchill taking us down memory lane with Bob was truly a highlight for us as well. Forever in our hearts. -Harry and Sherrill Southern

• May 03, 2022

  Julene Summerfield

  Linda and Family Everett and I were saddened to hear of Bob's passing. Although it has been many years since we have connected, we remember fondly the wonderful times we shared with you both. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Everett & Julene Summerfield

• May 02, 2022

  Glen Olson

  Very sad to hear of Bob's passing. We were stationed together at the High Level RCMP detachment, he was a great guy to work with and a wonderful sense of humour, Goodbye my friend, Glen Olson

• May 02, 2022

  Jerome Vinish

  Linda and Family. We are sorry and saddened to hear about Bob's passing. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time. Anne, Jerome (Gayle), David (Julie) and Adrian Vinish

• May 02, 2022

  Roy Smiths

  Linda and family. We are very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. It is hard to believe that it was 50 years ago that I first met you folks in Mclennan. I remember many late nights where the only place you could get a coffee was at the Linda cafe. Bob would always say that Linda would not mind as she liked the company even thou it would be 2-3 am. On more than one of those nights I would sit in Bob;s house coat while Linda sewed the seam of my pants back together so we could go back on patrol. Donna and I are fondly remembering many of our times together with Bob and his sense of humour. All the best to you all. Bob will be missed. Roy and Donna Smith

• May 01, 2022

  Mary Hobbs

  Linda and family, so sorry for your loss. Think of you often and our GP days when you were so kind to us every time George or I checked in at the hospital and got so much great care. Hold on to your precious memories. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. George, Mary and the Hobbs family.

• April 30, 2022

  Shirley Shaw

  Linda and family I was so saddened by this news. I worked with Bob as an investigator for EI and he made the job fun but also presented insights. Coffee breaks at the GP Co Op and later at A&W were a hoot with Our regulars I sure miss those times. I was so happy to connect with Bob several years ago when he was in Calgary house sitting at Leanne's home. I am planning to connect in for the service and will miss my friend ,Bob. My condolences to you and your family and I hope you are able to recall the special times with Bob as you say goodbye to your husband, father and grandfather. Shirley Shaw

• April 30, 2022

  Ian & Sharon Sanderson

  Linda and family, Our deep and sincere condolences on Bob's passing. Whether it was his façade of crustiness or the stoic silence while he listened before he imparted his wisdom, he had a heart of gold and was always there to support or help anyone who needed it. And you knew at some point in a conversation there was going to be a laugh to be shared. Or those moments when he got that twinkle in his eye and you knew he was up to some form of mischief that would result in laughter. He is one of the best. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Rest in Peace Bob. -Ian and Sharon Sanderson

• April 29, 2022

  Bill Larocque

  Condolences to Linda and family.. Rest in Peace Bob. You're in a better place now.

• April 29, 2022

  Steve and Casey Kushneryk

  Our condolences to Bobs family. Steve and Casey Kushneryk.

• April 29, 2022

  Mireille (mo) Moore

  Linda and family, sending our warmest thoughts and deepest condolences to you all. Bob was my shift Cpl in GP when I arrived there as a young female recruit in early 1991. Initially presenting as a big gruff man, I was terrified. But I soon saw the soft side of Bob and he became my work dad. (He even did my taxes:) Bob was protective and always supportive. Bob was always there. Over coffee Bob spoke fondly of Linda and the kids. He was so proud of all of you and always had a story to tell. At work Bob was very protective of his 'watch'. I have clear memories of him calling after me to take Bobo when going to questionable calls as I hustled past his office trying to go alone . Bob used to stand on the sidewalk each day shift in uniform puffing on his swisher sweets as I rolled by to pick him up on my Kawasaki . What a sight we must have been! Bob taught us all so much about policing. He was firm but fair. He was so knowledgable and I really cannot remember ever asking him a question that he didn't know the answer to. He knew everyone . He was a walking road map of GP and could easily get you unlost based on as vague description of what was around you. He knew where all the bad guys lived. He knew where to get the best dry ribs. He knew that some cans in the pop machine were not pop. He was one of the best supervisors I had the privilege to work for. He made work fun and was always up to something, like Firecrackers in garbage cans at 3 am. Bob was one of a kind and he made GP a better place. Rest easy Bob. You will always be remembered ❤️

• April 29, 2022

  Bob Easton

  Linda and kids, I am so sorry for your loss! Coffee breaks will no longer be the same without Bob! What was a daily session turned into a weekly break when we both retired! I miss those times!

• April 29, 2022

  Robert Rix

  I enjoyed working with Bob on traffic in Grande Prairie.

• April 28, 2022

  John Coulthad

  Linda and family..I am so sorry to hear this very sad news. Bob and I worked together on Stony Plain Highway Patrol back in 1976. Jim Munro was the Sgt.i/ c. Steve MacDonald, Kurt Sorley and Peter Sopow were a few others. We wrote a whole lot of tickets in those days..Many of those were by aircraft patrols. We also ran a lot of radar patrols .The good old days .Days that I refer to " When Mounties were Mounties and the towns people were nervous". Lynda, Bob was a Cops Cop. I had less that two years service when I went to HP ..Bob taught me everything he new. I am so much better from lessons learned from a great teacher. Bob will be sorely missed by all who knew him..Rest easy Bob. We will continue to protect the thin blue line in his memory..God bless..

• April 28, 2022

  Colleen Cooke

  Linda am so sorry for your loss. Got to know Bob as an RCMP member who visited the hospital for coffee in the "old days". Praying for peace and comfort for your family

• April 28, 2022

  Krista Woods

  Linda and family. I am so sorry and saddened to hear about Bobs passing. I enjoyed working with Bob in GP many years ago and will never forget his big heart under all that "gruffness". Lol. He was so supportive of his members and I had a lot of respect for him. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. He will be missed. Krista Woods ❤️