Obituary of Robert Dara Thygesen

Robert Dara "Tiger" Thygesen September 7, 1936 - December 10, 2014 It is with great sadness in our hearts that the family of "Tiger" Robert Dara Thygesen announces his passing on December 10, 2014 while doing what he loved most: enjoying time with his family. He leaves behind his wife Beverley, children Wendy (Dennis), Tim (Holly), Greg (Joanne), Patti (Fraser), Corryn (Neil), 13 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Tiger was born in Cereal, AB where he was welcomed by his family including seven sisters and five brothers. His childhood memories are in Oyen, AB where strong family values, including endless laughter and singing, were shared. In his early teens Tiger moved to Invermere, BC where he met and then married his high school sweetheart Beverley Lockhart in 1957. As newlyweds they moved to Calgary, AB where Tiger attended SAIT to become a Millwright. In 1960 Tiger and Bev moved to Kimberley, BC where he opened T & T Super Service (currently Kimberley Shell Station and A & W), which he owned and operated for five years. He then worked briefly at Cominco's fertilizer plant before moving on to Crestbrook Forest Industries/Tembec Inc. where he devoted 33 years of service as a heavy duty mechanic. Tiger had a passion for children's health care and it was this passion that fueled the Tiger Open Golf Tournament. His endless efforts to raise money for the Alberta Children's Hospital earned him the "Alberta Philanthropist Award" from the Association of Fundraising Professionals in 2002. Tiger's greatest quality was his love and support of his family and his roar could be heard from the sidelines as he cheered on his kids and grandkids, "Give'r the Max!" Tiger, we love you and we'll miss you! A Celebration of Tiger's Life will be held on Friday, December 19, 2014 at 4:00 pm @ McKim Theater in Kimberley. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the ICU unit at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital, 13 - 24th Avenue North, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 3H9. Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service. Condolences for the family can be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com