Obituary of Robert (Bob) Allen Yeast

February 8, 1947 – Cabri, Saskatchewan

December 13, 2021 – Calgary, Alberta

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, Bob Yeast, passed away suddenly on Monday, December 13, 2021 at the age of 74 years.

He is deeply mourned by his wife Denyse Yeast; daughter Robin Yeast; son and daughter-in-law Jason Yeast and Nipa Chakravarti; grandchildren Gabrielle Coates, Ethan Coates, Rupali Yeast and Rohit Yeast. He is also survived by his siblings David Yeast, Joanne (Murray) Johnston, Perry (Marlene) Yeast; and in-laws Bruce Fandrich, Beverly (Christoph) Eversmann, Grant (Linda) Fandrich; and by many nieces and nephews and their children. He was predeceased by his parents P.A. and Estella Yeast; his parents-in-law Ed and Iris Fandrich and his brother- and sister-in-law Bryan and Bonny Fandrich.

Bob grew up, the eldest of four, on the Yeast ranch in the Cypress Hills south of Elkwater, Alberta where he excelled at all the cowboy skills. He and Denyse (Fandrich) married in 1965 and raised their two children, Robin and Jason, first on the Yeast home place and then on a ranch north of Eastend, Saskatchewan. Bob moved the family to Medicine Hat in 1977 and was a well-known realtor there until 1988 when he embarked on his 30-year real estate career in Calgary.

In retirement, Bob enjoyed his roles as chief cook, shopper and gardener. He will be especially missed in the Calgary AA community, where he achieved a remarkable 36 years of sobriety and service to others.

A Celebration of Life will be held, on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Those attending will be asked to provide valid government identification (with name and date of birth) AND confirm one of the following: (A)Provincial vaccine record with QR code (paper or digital); OR (B)negative COVID test (within 72 hours); or (C)valid medical exemption (signed letter); OR (D)under 12 years of age. Family and friends who are unable to attend in person are invited to join Bob Yeast’s  service streamed live (see below) on the day of the service. For those who are unable to view live, a recording of the service will be posted. Condolences, memories and photos can also be shared and viewed here.

In living memory of Robert Yeast, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Crowfoot, 82 Crowfoot Circle NW, Calgary, AB T3G 2T3, Telephone: 403-241-0044.

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