ROBERT “BOB” LLOYD WILSON

In the early hours of October 19th, 2024 Robert “Bob” Lloyd Wilson; husband, father, brother, uncle and good friend to many, passed away after a lengthy struggle with cancer.

He is now reunited with his father John William; mother Willo Viola (Dann); brother Allen Robert (Florence); and other members of the family of who passed before him. He will be remembered by his wife Lynne (Schlamb); sons, Laurie (Linda Welsh, step- grandson Zach Welsh - Parisien) and Todd (Grand-son Aaron Jacob Wayne). He will also be remembered by his brothers, Bill (Bev), Tom (Karen), Ron; and sister Debbie Morrison ([Wilson] [Craige -predeceased]); along with his many nieces, nephews, and cousins that will cherish the time they spent with him.

Bob was born in Matsqui, BC in December of 1947, and then a short time later, the family moved to a homestead near Ogilvie, MB. They then moved to Gladstone in late 1968. In 1970, in his early twenties, he moved to Winnipeg in a leap of faith to be with Lynne and ultimately got married in May 1971.  

Up to the time of his early retirement, due to the onset of his cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatments, he pulled wrenches in multiple automotive shops starting at the Gladstone garage in the mid to late 60's. After moving to Winnipeg, he did a stint at Northwest Motors and then moved onto Firestone for many years. After which, he worked for an independent shop for two years and then finished his professional mechanical career at Minute Muffler for the last 15+ years. He started and continued to do independent work at home for family and friends for many years before and after retirement. While throughout that time, he worked on his own projects, when time allowed. This included a '82 Mercury Zephyr and '64 Ford Galaxie of which he was never able to finish to due to declining health.

He enjoyed his Sunday afternoon regiment of watching NASCAR, the Sunday night family suppers and chit-chat, and cutting the 3 acres of grass out at Laurie's. He would also, without hesitation, "baby-sit" his "grand-fur babies" while Laurie was away for work.

He will be deeply missed by all of us and all that have crossed paths with him over the years.

A gather in honour of Bob's life will take place at  1pm on Friday, November 1, 2024 at the Gladstone Cemetery in Gladstone, Manitoba. Lunch will follow at 2pm at the Gladstone Leigon.

Bob’s family kindly requests that all of his friends and relatives take a few minutes to honour his memory by sharing photos, memories, and stories, using the comment section on this page.

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