Obituary of Robert Myers

MYERS, Robert (Bob) January 14, 1947 - January 28, 2008

After a courageous battle with colon cancer, Bob passed away on January 28, 2008 in Invermere, British Columbia.He is survived by his wife Jo Anne, son Greg and daughter-in-law Gareth and grandsons Dylan and Aaron, sisters Lyn (Ray), Barb (Ray), Judy (Robert) and Jo (Peter) and their families.

Bob was born and raised in Saskatoon. He worked in the Engineering Departments of INCO in Thompson, Manitoba and AMOK, Cluff Lake, Saskatchewan.Bob was passionate about politics. While in Thompson, he served on city council. In 1982, he was elected as an MLA for Saskatoon South. During his term, he held several positions: Legislative Secretary for Energy and Mines, Caucus Whip and Chairman of the Natural Resources Committee.He went on to work as a Mines Inspector for the Province of Saskatchewan.After being successfully treated for prostate cancer, he chose to retire early and moved to Invermere. He was completing his and Jo Anne's dream home when he was diagnosed with cancer for a second time.Bob was a tenacious person who worked hard to make his dreams come true.

A memorial service will be held in Invermere at 1:30pm Monday, February 4th, 2008 at Christ Church Trinity.Internment of his ashes will occur at a later date.

The family wishes to thank the staff at the Cranbrook Hospital Oncology Department; the staff of the Invermere Hospital and the Home Care Nurses for the excellent care Bob received. We could not have wished for better care.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Clinic in Cranbrook 13 - 24th Avenue North, Cranbrook, BC V1C 3H9