Robert "Bob" Owen Edwards
August 9, 2018
Robert Owen “Bob” Edwards, 73, passed away on August 9, 2018 surrounded by family at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre. He was the husband of Carol Edwards. They shared 53 years of marriage together.
Born in Calgary, Alberta, he was the son of the late Tom and Eva Edwards. He was the co-founder of R&R Edwards Services, where he also worked as a truck driver. He enjoyed working and spending time with family. He will be remembered for his crazy stories and his loud personality.
He is survived by his wife Carol Edwards, children Donna McKay and Rob Edwards, son-in-law Jim McKay, granddaughter Alexandra McKay, siblings Jack Edwards (Edna), Linda Renfert (Wayne), Betty Bales, Dale Edwards (Dolly), brother-in-law Randy McNeil, and lots of other family and friends. He is predeceased by his parents Tom and Eva Edwards, sister Judy McNeil, and brother-in-law Doug Bales.
The funeral service will be held at Zion Church (AB-582, Mountain View County, AB) on Saturday, August 18th at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Bob’s honour can be made to the Children’s Make a Wish Foundation, 2323 - 32 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6Z3.
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Messages of Condolence
Carol, Rob, and Donna. With a heavy heart I give my love and hugs to you. Bob was a character man, honest, loving and well respected. I am very thankful and lucky person to have known Bob and be given the chance to be part of your working family. Thank you. ~ Stacey Jeffares
So sorry for your loss Carol Hugs to you and your family. ~ Doreen
Very sorry for your loss. It was a honor to have known Bob. He was a great, kind and funny soul with a contagious smile. Always a pleasure to visit with. We will cherish our memories, he may be gone but will never be forgotten ~ Kent & Dawn Armstrong
Carol we are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers. ~ Mike and Linda O’Dell
The best part about Bob was his laugh.... ~ Colin Weber
Carol, so very sorry for your loss. With Deepest Sympathy Linda Bales ~ Linda Bales
I'm sorry for your loss I will always remember his smile and laugh ~ Buck mcginn
Thoughts are with you Carol, Rob, Donna and Edwards family. Love and support from Lucas family. Bob will be missed. ~ Ron lucas
I'm sorry for your loss I will always remember his smile and laugh ~ Buck mcginn
My heart goes out you and your family so sorry for your loss he was a joy to have for a friend we shared many a good laugh hugs..f2nvrs ~ Laura durand
Sorry for your loss. Bob was always a pleasure to share a chuckle or two with. His memories will not be forgotten. ~ Maurice Leaver , Didsbury
Carol, Donna, Jim, Alex and Robbie, we are very sorry for your loss. Today, we are thinking of you and sending you our love. ~ Brett and Faith Chamberlain