Obituary of Robert Pitt

September 9, 1963 - Crowsnest Pass, Alberta

January 11, 2024 - Calgary, Alberta

We mourn the loss of Robert Anthony Pitt of Okotoks, AB, who passed away in the early morning on Thursday, January 11, 2024, from the result of a major stroke. He was known to most as Rob or Robbie, but more importantly, he was known as Grandpa, Dad, Honey, Brother, Uncle, and My Baby Boy.

Rob was born at the Blairmore Hospital in Crowsnest Pass, Alberta on September 9, 1963. He lived throughout the Southern Alberta area near the Crowsnest Pass, Calgary, Chetwynd, BC, Priddis, and lastly Okotoks, Alberta.

The ones that loved Rob knew that he was a “Jack of All Trades” and a master of every single one. His attention to detail, stubborn persistence for perfection, and never-compromise attitude allowed him to hone his crafts over time. He both loved and mastered carpentry, mechanics, construction, electrical, landscaping, and any challenge you could throw at him. He has built countless decks and garages for friends and family, each time saying “this is my last one” but somehow always agreeing to help out when the next person needed a hand, even when it wasn’t asked of him. That is where Rob found his true joy, in helping others visualize, build, and construct their dreams.

Rob worked in many varying sectors of industries, including mining, forestry, at the City of Calgary, and in oil and gas. Most notably at the West Fraser Lumber Mill in Chetwynd, BC, where he began his journey towards his Millwright Trade Certification, and at the City of Calgary as a Journeyman Millwright, transitioning to a Maintenance Planner Role. Rob was also a volunteer firefighter for the Chetwynd Fire Department, which is no surprise because he lived to help people.

Rob enjoyed anything that involved getting outside and being active. In his earlier years, this included riding dirt bikes and motorcycles, going 4x4ing on the logging roads surrounding his home, playing hockey in and out of the net, and every aspect of western horsemanship. He also loved taking his dogs, Dixie and Tom, for a walk, camping, splitting and stacking what seemed like endless cords of firewood, and being an amazing Grandfather.

Rob had an unmistakable charm, a razor-sharp wit, and a keen sense for an appropriate punch line just at the right time. He had the biggest heart and one of the kindest souls you could ever find. The type of person that would give you the shirt off his back in a snowstorm. He was in his best form after meeting his partner, Donna Tymchyna. She showed him an infinite level of love and compassion throughout their years together and, as a result, he flourished. He improved in every aspect of his life and that was the direct result of her support and understanding. All of his surrounding family and friends could see the positive impact she made on his life.

Rob is survived by his partner Donna Tymchyna, his two sons Klay (Kristen) Pitt of Okotoks, AB, and Kyle (Brittne) Pitt of Calgary, AB; his three grandsons, Alfred and Arthur Pitt of Okotoks, AB, and Jasper Pitt of Calgary AB; and his two stepchildren, Lindsay (Patrick) Tymchyna of Lethbridge, AB, and Chase (Amelia) Tymchyna of Invermere, BC. Rob is also survived by his mother, Betty Pitt of Coleman, AB, his two brothers, Ross (Ammy) Pitt of Nanaimo, BC, and Tim (Shawn) Pitt of Chetwynd, BC; as well as numerous nieces, cousins, and countless friends.

Rob was predeceased by his father, Alfred Pitt of Blairmore, AB, his two sisters, Geraldine and Barbara Pitt; his brother Charlie Pitt of Coleman, AB, and numerous greatly loved pets including Chiclet, Christie, Dillon, Duke, Daisy, Rosebud, and Echo.

If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Crowsnest Pass SPCA https://cnpspca.org/donate/. It would have made Rob elated to see a donation made in his name and honour.

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Rob’s family here.

In living memory of Robert Pitt, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, AB T2X 3J3, Telephone: 403-256-9575.