Robert Patrick "Rick" Campbell Obituary in Grande Prairie at Oliver's Funeral Home & Crematorium

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Robert Patrick "Rick" Campbell

May 20, 1942 - April 22, 2017

Obituary For Robert Patrick "Rick" Campbell

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Patrick "Rick" Campbell, aged 74, who left us on Saturday, April 22, 2017.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years Joan Campbell; children: Rob (Val) Campbell, Sheilagh (Gerald) Barlage, and Bruce (Melanie) Campbell; grandchildren: Lauren, Rhys, Cole, Carsten, and Brysten; and sister: Judi (Guy) Sanders.

He was predeceased by his parents Bob and Pat Campbell.

Rick was born May 20, 1942 in Winnipeg, MB. He lived in several northern towns before moving to Grande Prairie a few days before starting grade one in September, 1948.

After completing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy from the University of Alberta, Rick returned to Grande Prairie where he would open and run two businesses for the better part of 30 years: Campbell Drugs, and Village Pharmacy.

Rick retired from the pharmacy business to build a new business around his hobby of RVing. He built Camp Tamarack RV Park in the summer of 1998/winter of 1999, and opened the park in the spring of 1999. Rick, who loved working with the public, enjoyed running the day to day operations of Camp Tamarack RV Park for 14 years.

Rick enjoyed golfing, skiing, flying small planes, RVing, winters in Arizona, and his two favorite sport teams: the Edmonton Oilers and the Edmonton Eskimos.

Rick was a handy man who built the homes that his family lived in, and he was also an avid collector of tools, books and jackets. A hard-working, calm, caring, and trusting gentleman, Rick will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2017, at 11:00am, at Christ Church Anglican in Grande Prairie (6610 Poplar Drive, Grande Prairie). A reception will be held at the church following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in honor of Rick may be directed to the Campbell Family Fund c/o The Community Foundation of Northwestern Alberta, No. 200, 11330 - 106 Street, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 7X9.

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June 24, 2021

Jones Janet

Dear Joan, Am so sad to see this obituary for Rick today! My sincere sympathy to you, your children & their families. Nothing I can say will make it any better, but know that my thoughts & prayers are with you all. With love, Janet.
June 24, 2021

Sawers Gaynel

Thinking of you all at this time. We have many memories of Rick. Our mother Ella May Sawers work for him for many years our daughter Lynell as well as my sister Carrie and then all spoke kind of him God be with you all at this time love and prayers
June 24, 2021

Patterson Darin

My condolences to the entire Campbell family in the loss of Mr. Campbell. We had the opportunity to live next door to the Campbell family for a number of years and Mr. Campbell was a generous and king gentleman.
June 24, 2021

Fulton Doug/Betty

We are thinking of you in trying time
June 24, 2021

Ang Janet

My condolences to the Campbell family. I am so sorry to hear of Rick's passing. He was a great boss to me and a very kind and caring man with many talents and interests. It was my first job out of university and away from home and he was always willing and able to lend a hand when I needed help. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
June 24, 2021

Barth (Gemmill) Heather

My thoughts and prayers are with you all Mr Campbell (Rick) was a great guy and had a wonderful positive nature everytime I saw him. He will be missed
June 24, 2021

Whipple Chuck and Gloria

Dear Joan and Family, We are saddened to hear of Rick's passing. It was our privilege to know and work with Rick. God Bless you at this sad time.
June 24, 2021

Tipper Harold

As Judi knows, I first met Rick when he was six years old. My wife Maxine and I have stayed in touch over the past almost 70 years. He grew into a man that his parents were proud of, a man who did things, and I find it sad that he passed away at such a young age. Hal and Maxine Tipper
June 24, 2021

Wagner Dean, Donna and Evan

Joan - We are sending your our condolences. So sorry we couldn't be there today as you pay respect and honor Rick. We send you so much love and hugs. God Bless you💚

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