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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
HARVEY, Robert Watson - With deep sorrow, his wife Velma Jean of 57 years announces the passing of Robert (Bob as we all knew him) at Deer Lodge Centre at the age of 85. Only child of Abraham and Florence Harvey, Bob had suffered for five long years with C.O.P.D., which curtailed his activities. Devoted to his family, he leaves to cherish his memory, wife Velma Jean (Hunter) son David Neil (Nola) daughter Alieta (Terry) Rafter; granddaughters, Shauna (Harvey) Boitson (Brad) and Erin Harvey of New Mexico; grandsons, Vernon (Tanis) Rafter and Neil (Keri) Rafter; great-grandsons, whom he adored and took interest in what they did and would say, Nolan seven and Jared four; and a new great-granddaughter, Sarah (Boitson) born January 19, 2004. He is also survived by Velmas brothers and sisters in Saskatchewan, whom he visited often. As well he leaves nieces and nephews in Saskatchewan. Bob was predeceased by his parents, aunts and uncles, as well many cousins in Winnipeg. Born and raised in Winnipeg, Bob joined the R.C.N.V.R. at HMCS Chippawa. He served in Halifax and HMCS Avalon, Newfoundland as a Supply Petty Officer, where he met Leading Wren Velma Jean Hunter WRCNS. Bob returned to Chippawa and served in Kenora demobilizing Sea Cadet camp. Velma Jean returned to Canada to HMCS York, Toronto where they were married in Kemborne Park United Church November 9, 1945. They then honeymooned in Niagara Falls and returned to Winnipeg in 1946. Bob returned to work at T. Eaton Co. Mail Order as supervisor of Toy Dept. and the Seed Dept. until it closed in 1976. Bob then worked at Water Resources for the Manitoba Government until he retired in 1983. Bob was a member of Eaton Retirement Club until 2004, a founding member of Kirkfield Park United Church and sang in the choir at Sturgeon Creek United Church as well as Kirkfield Park Church. Bob helped form Kirkfield Park Cubs and Scouts and was a leader there. Bob enjoyed all sports, took his son David to play hockey games in the city as well as small town hockey, which was all played on open-air rinks. Bob loved to garden where he grew beautiful roses and lilies. He shared his produce with "Grow a Row" for seniors. Bob and Velma built a home in Kirkfield Park in 1946 and lived there for 42 years, then moving to the Courts of St. James and later to Lions Place. Bob and Velma loved to travel, which took them to England, Scotland and Wales, New Zealand and Australia. They loved the north, which took them to Alaska, Yukon, Peace River, Lac Laroque, Churchill, Newfoundland and Labrador. They also cruised the Caribbean but missed the Panama Canal because of her health. Bob and Velma enjoyed a trip to Moose Jaw to visit family and Temple Garden Mineral Spa. They also enjoyed winters in Florida and Victoria B.C. At Bobs request no service will be held. A gathering of friends and family will be held in July, when an interment will take place in Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. Flowers are gratefully declined. If so desiring donations in his memory can be made to the Manitoba Lung Association 629 McDermot Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3A 1P6 or to his love of dogs , the Humane Society 5 Kent St. Winnipeg, MB. On behalf of family, and myself my sincere thanks to the Staff and residence of Lions Place for the comfort, hugs and kisses, and cards I have received at this time. Not what we take, but what we give; Not as we pray, but as we live, These are the things that make for peace, Both now and after time shall cease. Author Unknown Rest in Peace Bob (Winnipeg Free Press 29 Feb 2004)
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