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Bob was born in Bentley, Alberta October 4th, 1946. Bob had an amazing career beginning as a seismograph surveyor after University; moving on as a District Sales Manager for 31 - 7/11 stores for Southland Corporation to entering real estate development for a number of firms but most notably as President for United Management Ltd and ultimately Managing Director of Alsten Holdings Ltd. Bob acquired the Bobtail Ranch in Penticton, B.C.in 1986, where he raised a commercial herd and pedigree Angus cattle.

He served as Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel of the 15th (Edmonton) Medical Company and assumed the same position with the Calgary Highlanders on 8 August 2001. Later, he assumed the position of Honorary Colonel with the regiment. Bob sat as a Director on many prestigious boards over his lifetime, some for many years, such as Precision Drilling, Oxford Trust and many related to his career with the Singer Family. One accomplishment of great pride to Bob and his family was the completion of a Master of Strategic Studies degree from the University of Calgary in 2016. Bob had many hobbies and interest including ocean sailing and flying. He was a certified offshore sailor, fixed wing and helicopter pilot. Bob gave a lot of his time sitting on committees related to the Army Reserve and was active in many charitable works including the Order of St. Lazarus holding the position of CD, KLJ,MMLJ as well as the Duke of Edinburgh's Award program.

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