In Memory Of

Robert (Bob) Herbert Winchester

Apr 22, 1953 - Apr 5, 2025

Notice

A service will be held at a later date.

Obituary

Bob passed away at the age of 71. Bob was born on April 22, 1953, in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta to Jean and Jim Winchester. He was the 5th of 10 children and grew up and attended school in Rocky Mountain House. At age sixteen, Bob left school and ventured to the oilfield working as a rig hand. After some time, he decided that this was not a career he enjoyed. Bob started operating heavy equipment. He excelled at running heavy equipment and was a skilled operator, the Cat, his machine of choice. Over the years he contracted with various companies, M Umschied Construction Ltd. and McMeekin Resources Ltd.
Bob was a loving father of 3 children he had with his first wife Delores. Bob met the love of his life Eileen, later in life and had many happy years together until her passing. He spent many great holidays on Vancouver Island.
Bob loved the west and spent many hours fishing for trout, hunting and camping. Bob loved to visit with his friends and family. Bob liked to live in his holiday trailer in the summer on his friend Brent’s land and moved into town with his sister Patty for the winter months. Bob was easy to chat with and had good advice whether you wanted to hear it or not. Bob was honest to a fault and relished having the last word.
Bob leaves to mourn his children Clancy, Sandra, and Robbie; his grandchildren Ashleigh, Cameron, Brandon, Sheridan, Archer, Zsabian; his sisters Shirley, Patty, Helen (Pat), Julie (Brian), Susan; his brothers Jim (Dona) and Ricky, his numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Bob was predeceased by his special friend and partner Eileen, his parents, Jean and Jim Winchester, his sister Barbara, and brother Barry.
A service will be held at a later date.


Condolences may be forwarded to www.rockyfuneralhome.ca.
Rocky and Sylvan Lake Funeral Homes and Crematorium, your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements.

Condolences

Brent mcmeekin :

RIP old friend I’ll miss ya

Dale & Terrie Speight:

To the Winchester Family
Please accept our most sincere condolences, so very sorry for your loss. Bobby was a much loved member of his family and will be missed by all of us who knew him. He is now out of pain and has joined those who went before him to make way for him. Sending hugs to all.

Dean Ross:

My sincere condolences in the loss of Bobby. He was always friendly and kind to me. Blessings to all of his families and friends

Marie Cermak:

We wish to express condolences to Patty and the Winchester families on the loss of your brother
Marie and Corey Cermak

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