Robert Raymond (Bob) Stewart

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Brother, Bob Stewart on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at 70 years of age. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Mechelle; children, Melissa (Rob) and Sean (Cristina); grandchildren, Evan, Ethan, Taylor, Audrey and Eva; his siblings, Jimmy (Pearl), Linda (Don) and many nieces and nephews.

Bob was born in Birtle, Manitoba where he grew up on the family farm living a childhood he fondly remembered. In 1975, he and Mechelle were married and after completing his Interprovincial Carpenter Certificate, they moved to Alberta to start their family.

His expertise in construction in both Carpentry and Electrical served him well and he was very proud of the many projects he had worked on including being Construction Superintendent for the Federal Government. He really enjoyed his accomplishments the last few years helping various Non-Profit groups like Sunnybrook Farms, Local Museums, Various Rodeo Associations and Children's Camps with any construction, maintenance or upkeep that was required.

Bob loved to spend time with his family outdoors. He loved sailing on the BC coast, walking the beach in Mexico, fishing, skiing, camping, quadding, sitting around a campfire, his motorcycle trips with the guys, with his sister, Linda or just him and Mechelle. He also enjoyed the many trips abroad that he and Mechelle had taken. His happiest times were when he was doing all those things with friends and family. He was looking forward to being able to have more time doing the things he loved with his recent retirement.

Another true love he had was his love for music. He played many instruments over the years and loved playing them with friends around a campfire. His guitar went with him to many places and with his long time friend, Lou Paul, they made many unforgettable memories. He was very excited when his grandson Evan started to play guitar and loved playing Johnny Cash songs with him.

Bob also had a love for animals. He would often be drawn to them and they would be drawn to him. From cats and dogs to raccoons and gophers he has had many companions over the years that all loved to spend time with him.

He will forever be remembered as the kind, caring and humorous man that he was.

He was predeceased by his father, Henry in 1996; his sister, Barb in 2021; and mother, Violet in 2023.

Donations may be made in Bob’s name to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, www.heartandstroke.ca/donations. We thank you all for the outpouring of support and kind words during this difficult time.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at the Shady Nook Hall, 28348 Township Rd 380, Red Deer County, AB starting @ 3:00 PM.  All friends and family are welcome to join and share their memories together.