It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bob Garden, in his 90th year, at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie on Friday, March 20, 2020. Bob was predeceased by his beloved wife Irene and his brother Don. Bob (with one “O”) was the loving father of Ted and his wife Maryke, Paul and his wife Darlene, and Tim and his wife Robin. Cherished grandpa of Brittany (Paul and Darlene), Lise (Ted and Maryke) and Scott (Ted and Maryke), and great grandpa of Jane (Lise and Jay) and Cooper (Brittany and Brandon). As a young man Bob worked as a surveyor for the Department of Highways. During one of his out of town survey assignments with DHO he met his wife Irene at the Kee to Bala, dancing to the happening sounds of the Big Bands that frequently played the Kee at that time. Bob eventually started his own land surveying company and provided survey services to many areas throughout southern Ontario. Bob’s thirty years of private practice in the land surveying business were filled with a wide range of community activities including some forays into local politics. Bob and Irene were enthusiastic snow birds and routinely enjoyed spending their winters in Florida and Arizona. The natural environment of Arizona provided Bob with an opportunity to pursue his hobby of oil painting, several examples of which adorn his son’s homes. A celebration of life for Bob will be announced at a future date. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the RVH Foundation would be appreciated. Online messages of condolences and memories may be forwarded to the family through www.steckleygooderham.com
