Obituary of Willard Bobson

Gary Bobson, beloved husband of Marjorie Bobson of Calgary, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2007 at the age of 70 years. Gary was born on May 30, 1936 and grew up in Calgary. In 1954 he joined the RCAF where he dedicated twenty years and then took early retirement. In 1977 he began teaching in the Department of Electronics at SAIT, a career that he found both fulfilling and gratifying. In 1982, Gary had the honour of being Worshipful Master of Mount Lebanon Masonic Lodge. Gary loved the outdoors, especially the mountains. It was the hiking, golfing, cross-country skiing, and camping that gave Gary the most pleasure. His fondest memories included the cruise he took with Marj to Alaska and the time spent at Radium. He leaves behind his loving wife of fifty years Marjorie; and three daughters and two sons-in-law, Teresa and Ted Emmett, Kim Bobson, Sandy and Rob Leiper; and five grandchildren, Danielle, Teddy, Christopher, Stephanie, and Robbie. He is also survived by a sister Dorothy (Gerry) Webster. He was predeceased by his father Willard; his mother Carrie; and his step-father Harold Leslie. A Celebration of Gary’s Life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Fish Creek Chapel (14441 Bannister Road S.E.) on Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 2:30 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made in Gary’s name directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 200, 119 – 14th St. N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6 Telephone: (403) 264-5549, www.heartandstroke.ca. We would like to express our profound gratitude to all of the staff of McKenzie Towne Care Centre and Dr. Mark Sosnowski for their tireless love, attention and compassion over the last four years. In living memory of Gary Bobson, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E. Telephone: (403) 256-9575.