Arthur Robert IRVINE

Arthur "Bob" Robert Irvine June 30, 1929 - October 22, 2005 Funeral arrangements by Sands Funeral Chapel (Duncan) Bob passed away peacefully at Cowichan District Hospital after a brief but brave struggle with cancer. Predeceased by parents Art and Isabel. Survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Jean; sons Wray and Brian (Lyn); granddaughter Becky and her mother Virginia York; sister Marie Bruce; nephew Wayne Bruce (Berniece); sister-in-law Muriel Danielson (Jerry); brother-in-law Pat Hamar and numerous nieces and nephews. Born in Victoria, Bob was raised in the Cowichan Valley where he attended school. He was Valedictorian for the graduating class of 1947. Bob spent his working life in Cowichan Bay, working alongside his father who owned A.S. Irvine Fuels Ltd. After his father passed away, he took over the business, selling it in 1975. Bob then took a position at Westcan Terminals where he worked in the office until his retirement in 1994. Bob was always very generous with his time and over the years involved himself in many community organizations: Kinsmen, Gyro, Hoo-Hoo, Cowichan Valley Naturalists, and Probus. The most important things in Bob’s life were family, friends, and all creatures great and small. His retirement years were kept busy with Oakcrest strata, Monday night crib (don’t lead into a run!), ROMEO lunches, Probus outings and looking after his little grand-dog Harley. Bob was loved by so many and we will all miss him so much. The family would like to thank the nurses at CDH for the excellent care Bob received, the residents of Oakcrest and all of our dear friends and relatives for their kind support. A very special thank you to Frances Montgomery, our friend and angel, who helped Bob and all of us through this very difficult journey. Those wishing to do so may make a donation in Bob’s memory to the Somenos Marsh Wildlife Refuge or you local SPCA. Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, October 28, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at Duncan United Church, 246 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC. Interment has taken place at Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens, Cedar, BC.