May 3, 1939 – August 27, 2021
Robert William Strachan passed away at age 82 after a battle with cancer. He was born in Saltcoats, Saskatchewan and moved to British Columbia in 1969. Robert is survived by his wife of 60 years, Margaret, son Randal, daughters Shelly and Lisa and two grandsons Chris and Nicholas (Kayla), sisters Betty, May (Terry), sister-in-law Barbara and brother-in-law John (Linda) Sharp.
He was predeceased by his parents Harry and Doris Strachan and brother John Edward. Robert will be greatly missed by many extended family and friends.
Robert was a good farmer even at an early age. He looked after the family farm when his father became ill. He drove school bus for many years and worked as a janitor in the schools. Long will he be thought of as Uncle Robert.
His passions included his family, hunting, fishing, golf, curling and carpet bowling.
Fondly remembered as being kind, giving, gentle and loving. Robert had the ability to make friends wherever he went. He was a faithful member of the Church of St. Paul.
Thank you to all who have supported us through this sad journey.
The man is a success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much.
Graveside Service September 6th, 2019
District of Barriere Memorial Cemetery
At the families request, only immediate family and invited guests to attend please and thank you.
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Leslie Stirling
Robert was a truly gentle man. I was fortunate to have counted him as a friend and his death leaves an empty space in my life. May he rest in peace. My sympathies to Margaret, his family, his friends and our community. He will be greatly missed.
Babes and Dave Shanko
Robert surely will be missed by so many. I remember so many wonderful things about him. He was an excellent dancer, had a great sense of humour, and such a gentleman. He had a lot of grace. May he rest in peace.
Our condolences to to all his family and friends .
Gary and Diane Bloomfield
Condolences to the Strackan family, his sister Betty and May, plus all his loved ones. It’s been a week of feeling very sad in hearing of this great gentleman’s passing. Robert your family and friend will always hold fond memories of you! He will be well greeted by many before him in the next journey. RIP dear friend.. You will be truly missed..
Karl Rainer
Robert was a well respected member of our community. He will be dearly missed. From the Rainer family ❤️❤️❤️
Ivy Thomas
I’m sorry to hear of Robert’s passing. He was indeed a good and kind man. May your faith sustain you and give you strength to face the world without him. May you see the love of God in those who gather sound you and support you in your grief.
Eddie Cekesta
Robert you will be missed….condolence to the friends and family…RIP
Marnie and Gary
A truly gentle soul. He was the first person to welcome us to the curling club. Always a smile a laugh and a kind word. Our condolences to Margaret and their family.
Len & Audrey Rilcoe
Robert will be missed by so many friends and his Family. We will remember so many good times. Curling, golfing, carpet bowling, camping and our many get togethers Condolences to Margaret, Randy, Shelly, Lisa, and grandsons. And his other family members He was a kind and gentle man and a big part of our community
Jesse Anderson
Bob was my bus driver for many years. It was my favourite part of the bus ride when at Little Fort I would move up to the seat behind him and we’d talk about life. Our chats were a daily event for several years until I graduated in ’96.
Christine Gammel
One of the best bus drivers I encountered in my bus riding days he will be missed by so manymy condolences to everyone
Bev Wells
Robert was friend dear to my heart. I had the pleasure of working with him at Barriere Ridge in the late 90’s. His calm manner and genuine smile always put a grin on my face. Rest well, dear friend. ❤