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I will never forget Bobby from my younger years..we were good friends..I remember riding in his old chev truck with the 8 track player blasting April wine and other tunes...crazy kids out partying. We also golfed together with Bobby as our skip and we had a pretty good team actually. Rest in peace Bobby...God bless ..
My condolences to the Knight family. I worked with Robert at Talisman. He hired me and was my boss in international accounting. He was a great guy to work for - he made coming to work fun. He was well respected by all his colleagues. He believed in me and helped me get my first international assignment which led to many more. I am forever grateful for the opportunities Robert gave me. He was a wonderful leader and friend. I will always remember his love of life and that he used to steal my red licorice and thought I didn’t notice!
My condolences to Bob's family. Bob and Karen had moved onto our street just after I left Calgary, but over the years, I heard so many good things about them from my parents and brothers. Then one day on a winter visit back home, I was out walking my dog and met this very bubbly and cheerful gentleman Bob, who was out snowblowing up and down the entire street!
May happy memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.
I met Bob through brothers Jim and Ross and the chuckwagon scene .I was at the service today and the common theme was what a positive active person Bob was.We visited last time I saw him about skiing as my wife Jacquie and I spend the winter in Kimberly.I hope as a family you find some solace in all your memories.Ralph Nelson
Karen and Mitchell so sorry for your loss. Bob was such a happy go lucky person, he was a joy to be with. His positivity was infectious and he'll be missed.
Robert,
I only met your your lovely wife, Karen, the one time on a chance encounter with you in the Kananaskis backcountry, while on a winter hike about a year and-a-half ago. And, although we both worked decades for the same company, we actually never interacted in a professional capacity. No, it was the literally hundreds of small (and sometimes long...) conversations we had in the corporate change-room before and/or after a noon hour run. It's quite easy for me to have many many conversations with someone, particularly when they are genuinely a very nice person! But, I think the special bond we had, was running into each other, at least 8-9 times at various Grey Cup games or activities across the country!! It got so, that the "meeting" was sought after occurrence that somehow made that Grey Cup "official" to the both of us.
After my Dad, you were my second favourite Riders fan (LOL!).
Karen and Mitchell, my condolences on your loss of a truly good person.
Murray Joa
Dear Karen, Mitchell and Family.
My sincere condolences and prayers to all of you.
I met KBob through the Sundowner softball league.
He was friendly, the funniest, nicest and really good guy that
I got to know and he was always proud to talk about his family.
KBob will always be remember by all who met him.
Anna Coronetta
Karen, Mitch, the Knight family and all who loved and adored Bob my thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
K-Bob I was blessed to share many wonderful times with you playing Sundowner Slo-pitch, baseball on the Baja, getting stuffed by you on the Volleyball court, the post game Sarsaparilla's, coaching Mitch thru his basketball journey and our lunches at the Lancaster building food court.
Your joyful love of life, love of family, courage, infectious smile and down home nature will forever touch me.
Keith Macdonald
Our deepest condolences Karen, Bob will be missed but the memory of him will bring a smile and happy memory , he was a man with nothing but positive attitude, even though a Rider fan
Fanny and Ed Kupis
I have such warm memories of Bob growing up. He was always so friendly and kind to me (his neighbour). Always greeted me with a bright smile and always asked how I was doing. I swear, he had that same bright smile my entire life. He cared deeply for his community and made everyone’s days sweeter. Thank you for your kindness, Bob. You taught me so much.
Our condolences to the bob knight family. Uncle bob made Kass AJ Karen and family feel like family from the first day we met him at the “barns” at stampede. His ear to ear grin along with his sincere and bold hello made you feel so special each and every time you were lucky to cross paths with him. All the Lefebre’s will miss him dearly.
I have fond memories of my friend Kbob. I met Robert in 1982 & we started out canoeing Lake Louise to Banff with an overnighter on some island. It turned into a friendship that covered several years of canoeing, the United Way Bed race with a real cast iron bed on wheels (we actually made it to the semifinals), skiing including a trip to Whistler, playing lots of sports hockey, baseball (he was a vacuum cleaner at shortstop), volleyball & wallyball. Kbob was always up for any adventure or activity & he could dance (many a gal found out he could jive like no one else). With me being a Bomber fan & he a Riders fan, this never interfered with the good times we had at Grey Cup (some 20 plus years of travelling to Grey Cup). I am proud of the nick name he gave me.
Condolences to his family.
The fond memories I have with Kbob will last a life time. Rest in peace Kbob.
DonBurr
Our deepest condolences to the entire Knight family on your loss. KBOB always brought his infectious laugh and great sense of humour along with a high level of boundless energy to the Sundowner Baseball league. KBOB will also be remembered for his big home runs after hitting his favourite 'high and outside' baseball pitch. And then laughing and celebrating all the way around the bases. A truly fun and happy person who lived life to its fullest each and every day.
Albert Einstein said, “Live life to the fullest. You have to color outside the lines once in a while if you want to make your life a masterpiece. Laugh some every day. Keep growing, keep dreaming, keep following your heart. The important thing is not to stop questioning.”
This describes Bob’s life perfectly. He enjoyed every minute and embraced every new experience. When he got a dog, he became the neighbourhood dog walker, when he downhill skied he brought us to the black diamond run, when he mountain biked in Banff he suggested riding down the rockiest slope he could find and nothing could keep him from a long hike with Karen or a canoe trip with Mitchell. He also didn’t just enjoy participating in sports or events, he organized teams, tournaments, dinners, and trips, gathering friends and family and sharing laughs with everyone. He would visit his mother in law regularly and was always ready to help with any job and have a chat about the latest world news. Gardening or fixing a roof wasn’t just a job to get done but an opportunity for an important and challenging discussion. Bob enjoyed asking “big questions” so we had to be ready, with our brains sharp, whenever we visited.
Bob’s life was a masterpiece filled with adventures, laughter, questions, and helping others. He enjoyed every minute of life and brought happiness and joy into the lives of family and friends and will be truly missed.
We will miss you, Bob ❤️
Love, Sandra and Armand
My Heartfelt sympathies to the Knight Family.
Bob was truly one of a kind and I can say with absolute certainty he was one of the Nicest guys one could meet.
Coffee with Bob in the backyard, Bob calling out his very cheerful "Good morning Jim" across the alley, skiing at Norquay with Bob...these are all touchstones I experienced with a man who always showed his kindness and generosity to neighbours. We who lived close to the Knights were fortunate to have a neighbour like Bob.
Our whole family will miss Bob Knight.
Dear Mitchell, Karen & Family,
Having K-Bob as a favourite opponent in the Sundowner softball league for well over 25 years, he became a friend. Mitch, he was so incredibly proud of you. You could see that in his eyes & with how he bragged lovingly about you.
I still remember when K-Bob lead the Beer Buzzards to your team’s first-ever league tournament championship. He was SO excited, hoisting the trophy above his head, grinning from ear to ear, dancing/bouncing around & accepting high fives from everyone. He only cheekily rubbed our second-place finish in a little. Haha. Okay, a lot.
You cannot replace the energy & character that was K-Bob. We will miss him already.
I am very sorry to hear of Robert’s passing and I send my deepest condolences to Karen and Mitchell.
I met Robert in 1994 through work, when Bow Valley Energy was acquired by Talisman Energy. In the earliest part of the integration we worked together closely, and until he retired in 2013, each fall when finalizing “the plan” I would always hear from him. I learned quickly that Robert was a bulldog and that resistance was futile, regardless of how busy I was. Every telephone call started with an enthusiastic greeting of “Hoffmeister! How are you doing?"
I had the great fortune of playing volleyball with Robert and Karen at the old Beltline Aquatic and Fitness Centre in the 90s. Those were very, very fun times. He was a master of prying charitable donations out of me and undoubtedly others. He was so convincing that I discovered generosity I did not know I was capable of.
My sister had succumbed to cancer the year before we met, and that gave Robert and I common ground to discuss his diagnosis and prognosis. The world wide web was in its very infancy then and health challenges like Multiple Myeloma were a mystery, and I am grateful to Robert for entrusting me with the information he did. His absolute bravery as he navigated treatment remains humbling. He turned three years into thirty.
He was the type of person that made life better simply by knowing him, a character not easily forgotten, and the world seems less today. Robert had a spirit that defies the logic that what he was is no more. Perhaps we are all destined to meet again.
Dear Karen, Mitchell and family.
Our heartfelt condolences during this time of immense sadness and grief. We hope the time comes soon where you will be able to focus on happy memories as there are so many with Bob! He was blessed with positive spirit, optimism and generosity and will live in our hearts and minds forever.
To the Knight families:
We are very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was always such a joy around the barns - he always had a smile on his face. Bob had a magnetic personality; everyone gravitated towards him because he was so warm, welcoming, and real. Bob was always interested in what you were doing and how you were doing - every conversation with him was authentic, joyful, and welcoming! He will be missed.
Dear Karen and Mitchell and family,
I am so very sorry to hear of K-Bobs passing. He had such a zest for life. I will remember him for his great sense of humour, baseball and dancing skills! He will be greatly missed by so many. My deepest condolences, hugs, Maureen Mousseau (Burwash)
Dear Karen, Mitchell and family,
Our heartfelt condolences to all of You!
Dear Robert (aka Bob-K), You lived life with Joy and were always prepared for an adventure or two. Your Love for Life was contagious and all in your presence were blessed with Your amazing energy! You set a wonderful example of how to Live Life...to the Fullest, having Lots of Fun and sharing this with as many as possible! You will be missed so very much by so very many!
Bless You and all who Love You
Angie (and BobMai) Mailloux
My heartfelt condolences to all of Bobs family for your loss of a great friend, father, husband. He always brought joy to my life. He was a cheerful person to be around and was always up for an adventure. Billy and I loved going to the chuck wagon races with him and the mountain walks were always interesting with Karen, Bob, and Billy having long legs and me not. I had to double time it to keep up. I am proud to say he was my friend and I will be only one of many that miss him. All my love Treva Colpitts
Thinking of the Knight family. My sincere sympathies to all. Playing baseball will never be the same. May he rest in peace.
The Long Gang are so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. We will miss his cheerful attitude, he was such a thoughtful & pleasant person! Our sincere condolences to Karen & Mitch.
Alan & Maria Long
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