Obituary – Robert James Brodie, 73

1937 – February 2011

Bob was born In Ft. McMurray, A.B. 1937 to parents Lloyd and Gladys Brodie. He had fond memories of growing up with his sisters and brother. Bob excelled at music and even played in a big band. He was an active lifeguard and enjoyed bowling. He completed a radio technician license in Edmonton. Bob and Louise married in 1960 in Ontario and soon after made the journey North West. He was employed with CN and was part of improving communications to the North. As his family grew they lived in Twelve-O-Two, Muncho Lake and Toad River before coming to Fort Nelson. Bob worked for CN until 1976, where he became self -employed until 2009. Bob was a long standing Elks member and Mason. Bob was an avid curler for many years, a camping guru and a passionate golfer. He spent endless hours at the golf course or any course he could find. Bob moved to Fort Saint John at the end of 2009 due to failing health and to be closer to family. Bob and Louise were married for 50 years and he re- joined her on February 13th 2011. Bob leaves behind his sisters Joanne and Dianne, his brother Grant, his daughters Cindy (Gary), Carolyn (Ted), and his son Jim (Lana), seven grandchildren Blaine, Shellene, Kim, Todd, Nicole, Bryan and Venessa. and three great-grand children Taya, Avery and Blake. Good or bad your spirit lives on. An ash scattering will be held at Muncho Lake, Saturday June 4th 2011 at 3:oo pm potluck to follow. More details will be placed in the Fort Nelson News May 11th 2011. Arrangements entrusted to Bergeron Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd. Dawson Creek.

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