Obituary of BROWN – Robert Hudson

November 18, 1926 – January 23, 2011 Bob died peacefully following a lengthy illness which he faced with the courage, grace, optimism and humor that were the hallmarks of his approach to life. Bob was born and raised in Winnipeg Manitoba, attending Gordon Bell High School where he was fondly known as Captain Bob for his leadership and prowess on the football field, basketball court and hockey rink. Bob graduated from the first Mechanical Engineering class of University of Manitoba in 1949. He was a member of the Sigma Lambda Phi Fraternity establishing close and sustaining friendships which have endured to this day. Upon graduation Bob married his high school sweetheart, Elizabeth (Betty) Lindal in 1950. Shortly thereafter they moved to Alberta where Bob embarked on a very distinguished and successful engineering career which included positions with Alberta Oil and Gas Conservation Board and Petrofina Canada. The family moved many times during his early career to several locations including Stettler,Wetaskiwin, and Whitecourt while they were busy raising their four rambunctious boys Gordon, Warren, Paul and David. They finally settled in Calgary where their daughter Tannis was born. Bob was a loving father coaching sports and proudly supporting his children’s successes in life. A skilled carpenter, Bob built a cabin in Windermere BC which has been home to many precious memories for family and friends. He was a proud grandfather. Following Betty’s death, Bob married Margaret Edmond in 1994 and became a loving friend, mentor, and grandfather to her family. Bob was an avid golfer and sport enthusiast. He loved music and was always whistling a tune. He exuded positivism and was a true gentleman. He remained passionate about his career and started his own successful oil and gas company, RH Brown Resources, now directed by his children. He and Marg were blessed with 17 years of marriage, friends and family. Bob leaves his children Gord (Pam), Paul (Pat), David and Tannis; grandchildren Nicole, Telesa, Justin, Christopher, Meaghan, Kimberley and Amy; great grandchild, Adalyn; sister Kay Currie, and his loving wife, Margaret and her family, Susan, Douglas (Julie), Greg (Irene), Jim, Patti and Paul (Nancy) and their eleven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Bob is predeceased by his parents, brother Gordon , sister Violet, his son Warren and his first wife Betty. A Celebration of Bob’s life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.) on Monday, January 31, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made directly to the Carewest Sarcee Hospice (3504 Sarcee Rd. S.W. T3E 4T4) where Bob and his family received such comforting care. The family would also like to extend their gratitude to the Seniors Health Outpatient Clinic and RGH Seniors Health Unit 57 for their care and attention over these months. In living memory of Robert Brown, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Telephone: (403)243-8200