January 21, 1951 – July 14, 2015
It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our beloved Bob who left us suddenly and much too soon! Predeceased by his father, Harden, Bob leaves behind his mother, Betty; devoted wife, Dale; children, Kepmen, Trina and Carmen; brothers, Howard (Chris) and Calvin (Sarah); sister, Marisa (Al); niece and nephews, Jessie, Mitchell, Nick, Mark and Daniel; grandchildren, Trey and Lucas, a large extended family and countless lifelong friends. Bob worked for BC transit for many years. He was a devoted family member and friend who would help anyone in need. Bob loved fishing, bowling, working on cars and spending time at Lake Cowichan. We will forever love, miss and remember you, Bob.
An outdoor celebration of life will be held on Sunday, August 23rd from 1 to 4 pm at 4607 Morland Road, Metchosin, BC.
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#1 Comment By Chris Wylie On July 17, 2015 @ 7:27 am
We are deeply saddened by the news of Bob’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We will all miss you Bob.
#2 Comment By Al and Helen Job On July 17, 2015 @ 7:53 am
Dale and family We are so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. He will be be missed by so many. Bob was always around to help anyone who needed help at Bayview as well as in his daily life. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
#3 Comment By Dan & Margaret Ryan On July 17, 2015 @ 7:56 am
Our thoughts and hugs go out to you Dale and the rest of the Lee family. We spent many wonderful years with you at Bayview. I’ll do the Bob Lee shuffle one more time for you BOB
#4 Comment By Danice and John Vant On July 17, 2015 @ 8:14 am
Very shocked and saddened to hear of Bob’s passing. We have many fond memories of him from Bayview. He was always there to help, tell you a joke or pass on a Cert Mint. Will miss him… You are in our thoughts. Take good care.
#5 Comment By Ted and Maureen On July 17, 2015 @ 8:15 am
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Dale and your family. We are so sorry for your loss. We will miss seeing Bob around the neighbourhood.
#6 Comment By Dennis and Wanda Shiels On July 17, 2015 @ 8:16 am
We are so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. He had his own sense of humor and was always there when you needed him. We will miss him. Dale, our thoughts are with you and your family.
#7 Comment By John and Barb McDonald On July 17, 2015 @ 8:38 am
We are saddened to hear of Bobby’s passing. We will miss his smile and positive presence. A really nice guy and a pleasant person to all.
#8 Comment By Warren and Marilyn Little On July 17, 2015 @ 9:12 am
We will miss a good guy.
#9 Comment By Shirley Waldon On July 17, 2015 @ 9:48 am
Dale, I was so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
#10 Comment By Susan Haskins On July 17, 2015 @ 9:52 am
I am saddened to hear that Bob had passed away. I remember his great garlic laced burgers before water skiing at Shawnigan Lake. A dear person with a wonderful smile. He will be missed.
#11 Comment By Roger & Karin Boothroyd On July 17, 2015 @ 9:58 am
We were very sorry to hear of Bob’s passing ………… far too young. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
#12 Comment By Marg & Bruce Walton On July 17, 2015 @ 10:11 am
To Dale and all of Bob’s family our sincerest condolences on your loss. Bob was a wonderful guy who would do anything for anyone. He will be sorely missed at the lake.
#13 Comment By Don & Janine Beckner On July 17, 2015 @ 10:43 am
We are very saddened to hear of Bob’s passing. Wonderful memories of his kind, warm and good humored way. A great guy.
#14 Comment By Heather Munro On July 17, 2015 @ 10:56 am
Dear Dale and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Bob’s sudden passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Sincerely,
Heather xo
#15 Comment By Barbara Buijert On July 17, 2015 @ 11:14 am
Dale and family, I,m very sorry to hear about Bob,s passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
#16 Comment By Bob Martin On July 17, 2015 @ 11:24 am
Dear Dale my deepest sympathy for you and your family!Bob was a great guy and I enjoyed bowling with and against him Please let me know when celebration of life is as would like to come
#17 Comment By Larry Melnick & Shirley Peach On July 17, 2015 @ 11:39 am
Bobby was always able to “cut through the nonsense & tell it like it is”,
with a Good Laugh thrown in!
He made “The Transit Life” bearable in a lot of ways.
Always looked forward to seeing Bob & Dale @ The Lake.
Our Memories of “Bobby Stories” will always bring a Smile.
One of the last of “The Good Guys”!
Our Thoughts & Prayers are with the Family.
#18 Comment By Ted and Sharon Kardera On July 17, 2015 @ 11:50 am
Our thoughts are with you and your family at this very difficult time. Our sincere condolences to all of you.
#19 Comment By Ashley Holloway (nee Vant) On July 17, 2015 @ 11:54 am
Cheers to a life well-lived and to leaving good memories in your wake. Please do take care, Dale and I am very sorry hear of this.
#20 Comment By Sandi-Jo Ayers On July 17, 2015 @ 3:08 pm
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss Marisa and family. Praying for your strength and protection during this difficult time.
Sandi-Jo Ayers
#21 Comment By Bob & Lynne Punt On July 17, 2015 @ 4:01 pm
We are so deeply saddened by Bob’s passing. We grew up only two doors from each other, played and went to school together and in ’77 Bob was the best man at our wedding. He will be forever in our memories.
#22 Comment By gary shade jill oakley On July 17, 2015 @ 4:17 pm
so sorry to here of your loss had good times with Bob at Claremont and when I worked at Gurton’s he was working at the family store across the way always had a smile on his face and a sarcastic comment will miss you
#23 Comment By Marlene Ross On July 17, 2015 @ 4:42 pm
My sincere condolences to you Dale and families. May the love of family and friends surround you and ease your grief.
XO Marlene
#24 Comment By John & Sandra Wylie On July 17, 2015 @ 7:16 pm
Our sincere condolences to Dale and family. Will miss Bob in the garage, a neighbour in Colwood and up at Lake Cowichan. He was always there to lend a hand, whatever the project. Will miss him, gone too soon.
John & Sandra
#25 Comment By Brian&Margaret de Montmorency On July 17, 2015 @ 7:26 pm
Bob was one of the good guys and it was always a pleasure whenever we got together.
#26 Comment By Susan and Bruno On July 17, 2015 @ 7:33 pm
Marisa, we are so sorry for you and your family’s loss. Our thoughts are with you and hugs are being sent your way
#27 Comment By Brian&Margaret de Montmorency On July 17, 2015 @ 7:37 pm
Bob was one of the good guys and it was always a pleasure whenever we got together
#28 Comment By Julie Dillon On July 17, 2015 @ 8:39 pm
My sincere condolences to you and the family, Dale. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
#29 Comment By Melinda Luthy On July 18, 2015 @ 6:52 am
I was deeply saddened to hear of Bob’s passing. I met this kind, gentle and compassionate soul as a car mechanic years ago from a coworker. My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I will always remember Bob’s friendly smile.
#30 Comment By marilyn dymond On July 18, 2015 @ 6:52 am
I’m so sorry Dale and family for your loss. I will miss Bob.
#31 Comment By Dale + Gail Egers On July 18, 2015 @ 7:11 am
Our hearts go out to the Lee Family. May our warmest wishes help through these sad times. Hang on to the good memories and support from others.
#32 Comment By Gerry and Kerry Asoyuf On July 18, 2015 @ 8:35 am
We are so sorry for your loss. Our heartfelt condolences to the family.
#33 Comment By Philip Nyren On July 18, 2015 @ 9:05 am
I lost track of Bob, and he of me, as we grew into our twenties. As teens, he’d trade me his Datsun 510, all kitted out, for the use of my BSA chopper style motorbike for weekends.
Although I haven’t seen Bob for years and years, I think of him often, and the fun we had talking about cars and motorbikes and getting a taste of each other’s automotive passions.
Bob was a great guy, and my memories of him will stay with me always.
I hope that the life time of memories you all must have of him will warm your hearts forever more whenever you think of him.
God bless.
Philip Nyren
boyhood chum
#34 Comment By Brian and Irene Cooper On July 18, 2015 @ 9:23 am
We are deeply sorry at the passing of Bob last time we saw you was in Purta Vallarta we will always remember the two of you Dale and Bob
#35 Comment By Patti Hooey On July 18, 2015 @ 12:10 pm
Dear Dale
I am so sorry to read of Bob’s passing, thinking of you & your family
at this difficult time. Bob was such a caring & fun person, I always felt welcome.
#36 Comment By Echo Eburne Symmons On July 18, 2015 @ 12:43 pm
Hard to believe that Bob is gone. Knew him since we were in our teens, he was a close friend to my ex-husband, Dave Eburne. Bob was an usher in our wedding party. There were a lot of good memories. He was full of wit, sometimes dry, a twinkle in his eye. God’s speed, Bob! See you when we get there.
#37 Comment By Frank La Face On July 18, 2015 @ 1:35 pm
Sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Bob will be very much missed by all his family and friends inside and out of B.C.T. I will think of him often.
#38 Comment By Paul & Linda Norman On July 18, 2015 @ 3:51 pm
Dale, our hearts are with you and your family.
So sorry for your loss.
#39 Comment By Mervin, Lena & Family On July 18, 2015 @ 6:21 pm
We are saddened by the passing of Bobby. Our deepest sympathy to Dale, Betty, Howard, Calvin, Marisa and families. Har and Betty raised a great and close family. To all Bobby’s uncles and aunties, we are sorry for the loss of your nephew.
Love, Merv, Lena and Family
#40 Comment By Doug and Lynda McDougall On July 18, 2015 @ 7:01 pm
Sure weren’t ready for this. Can’t express how shocked and saddened we are to hear this awful news.
We will miss him, but at the same time remember him as one of the best there was!
Rest in peace Bobby.
#41 Comment By Carol & Dan On July 18, 2015 @ 7:43 pm
Dale, our thoughts are with you and your family. Bob was a very special man whom many will miss. May the wonderful memories you made help you through today and the days to come.
We will miss him.
Much love
#42 Comment By Stella Chu On July 18, 2015 @ 9:13 pm
Betty-I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son Bobby. Take care. Your friend, Stella
#43 Comment By Mike and Eileen Currier On July 18, 2015 @ 9:23 pm
We are shocked and sorry to hear if Bob’s death. Our sympathy to Dale and all of Bob’s family and friends. He was “one of the good guys” and will be missed by all who knew him.
#44 Comment By Greg and Charlene Piche On July 19, 2015 @ 8:36 am
Dale, so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Our hearts and thoughts go out to you and Bob’s family.
Bob was an extremely great friend to my family. I will always remember the good times we had even when things were bad. Bob always was there to help. I will miss the “little advice” that Bob would give me as I grew up.Truly one of the good guys!
#45 Comment By Steve, Barb and Chris Jang On July 19, 2015 @ 8:55 am
We are so sorry to hear about Bob’s passing. We have great memories of him and loved him despite his crusty demeanor. We knew that he was such a softie underneath and was a stand-up guy. Bob will be missed by all but loved forever.
#46 Comment By Marion & Mark Johnstone On July 19, 2015 @ 11:32 am
Dear Howard and Family,
No one can know the sorrow you must feel. The last time I saw Bob was driving a bus and he expressed how proud he was of his family. He will be greatly missed.
Kind Regards,
Marion Johnstone
Howard, I am so sorry to hear about your brother passing. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Mark Johnstone
#47 Comment By Linda and Barney Spaven On July 19, 2015 @ 11:47 am
Dale, we are so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Our thoughts and hearts go out you and your family.
#48 Comment By Leigh and Carol Urquhart On July 19, 2015 @ 3:45 pm
Dear Howard and family,
Your brother Bob was a truly genuine, honest hard working man with not only a gift for working with anything mechanical, cars/trucks , RV’s boats. He also had a wonderful set of people skills and sense of humour, whether it be on the busses or with his customers and friends. I always admired Bob’s skill and accomplishments. For a young man, he had the good old school mentality He will be missed by all, I am sure.
Sincerely,
Leigh and Carol
#49 Comment By Dave and Lynn Doroz On July 19, 2015 @ 8:25 pm
Our hearts and thoughts go out to you Dale and your family. We are saddened to hear of Bob’s passing. We will miss him being there if we ever needed him. We will also miss his great sense of humor. We are all here to support you.
With all our love Dave and Lynn Doroz.
#50 Comment By Dorothy Avis On July 20, 2015 @ 1:19 pm
To all your family, so sorry to hear of your loss of Bob, he was a very kind fellow. From all the Avis Family.
#51 Comment By carol and warrenchapman On July 20, 2015 @ 1:40 pm
Sorry to hear about Bob’s passing. He will sorely missed by all who knew him. from the chapman family
#52 Comment By Jeff and Elaine Kerr On July 20, 2015 @ 6:20 pm
Our heart felt sympathy to you Dale and the Lee Family. Bob will forever remain in our hearts and thoughts. This world has lost one of the great ones.
All our love Jeff and Elaine.
#53 Comment By Gary Tennent On July 21, 2015 @ 12:35 pm
Dear Dale and Family, Mary-Ann and I were sad to hear of Bob’s passing. We have so many great memories of time spent at Transit and the awesome Easter camp outs that we shared with our kids and friends. I remember Bob as a child because his Dad was one of my early bosses and I have always had a deep respect for him and his family. He made this world a better place!
#54 Comment By Rich and Janet Giles On July 21, 2015 @ 7:18 pm
Dale and family, we were so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Our thoughts are with you. He is gone too soon and will be missed.
#55 Comment By Marlene and Marty Auger On July 22, 2015 @ 4:59 pm
Dale, Calvin, Howard and families, we are so sorry to hear about Bob. We will miss him dearly up here at the lake. Our thought are with you.
#56 Comment By rick and vanessa On July 23, 2015 @ 8:58 am
Dale, we are so very sad to hear about Bob. A great guy….who will be missed by so many people. Our condolences to you and the family.
#57 Comment By Brett and Karen Gunton On July 24, 2015 @ 3:55 pm
So sorry to hear about Bob….last time i talked to him was at Fennels RV…what a great guy. Our condolences.
#58 Comment By Tony Quan On July 25, 2015 @ 2:54 pm
A life taken too soon. I lost touch with Bob after high school and being family friends for so long, we connected just recently at a dual family reception. I will miss the celebration of life but will have a moment of remembrance for Bob. My condolences to Dale and the entire Lee family.
#59 Comment By Anita Copeland Kess On July 27, 2015 @ 7:12 am
Dear Betty and Family,
We were so sad to hear that Bob had passed. Our family has fond memories of Bob, with his sense of humour and happy smile.
Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
With a sad heart,
Anita ( for Ruth and Lann Copeland)
#60 Comment By Sandra Cobby On July 31, 2015 @ 1:23 pm
Dale I was so sad to hear that Bobbi had passed away. Phil and I had wonderful memories of our time together especially at the lake. Bobbie was such a wonderful, generous, loving man he will be missed by so many. It brings a smile to my face to think of Phil and Bobbie out in the boat on Lake Cowichian. My thoughts and heart are with you and your family. Love and Hugs
#61 Comment By Marilyn & Geoff Amy On August 5, 2015 @ 2:43 pm
We are extremely sorry to hear of Bob’s passing, a great guy gone too soon. Our condolences to Dale and family
#62 Comment By Brenda and Rick Mitchelmore On August 6, 2015 @ 6:15 pm
It is a very sad time for you Dale and your family. We will all miss Bob and by all the messages, he was a very well loved and popular guy. Now with his mom’s passing, one cannot imagine the sadness in the Lee household. Thinking of you and hope you find strength in the coming days to carry on. With sincere sympathy, Brenda and Rick
#63 Comment By Pinky & Bonita Mar On August 22, 2015 @ 2:30 pm
Dear Howard, Calvin & Marisa & Famili9es
We are truly saddened by the sudden loss of your Brother Bob. Our families have been friends for a long time and being neighbours,, can remember when Bob was born 64 years ago.
With our sincerest condolences and love,
Pinky, Bonita & Family