ROBERT GEORGE PEARCE

1923 ~ ROBERT GEORGE PEARCE ~ 2023
Robert (Bob) George Pearce at the age of 99, joined his beloved wife of 70 years, Joyce Pearce, in Heaven on May 8, 2023. Bob will lovingly be remembered by his children, Mike (Pauline) Pearce, Ken (Sheila) Pearce and Linda (Murray) Dallas. Bob was a wonderful grandfather to Kevin (Lindsey) Pearce, Pamela (Monty) Stokke, Quinten (Alesa) Pearce, Stacey (Andrew) McFetridge, Greg (Jo-Ashlie) Dallas, Arlette (Joe) Jacob; his 14 great grandchildren will also carry on his legacy. Bob was predeceased by his wife, Joyce (Nicholls) Pearce; grandson, Mark Pearce; his parents, Roland and Nellie Pearce; infant sister, Margaret and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Arthur and Kate Nicolls; his brother, Bill (Edith) Pearce; two brothers-in-law and spouses; one sister-in-law and spouse; as well as nieces and nephews in England who also predeceased him. Bob was born in Maple Creek SK on December 5, 1923. At the age of 10 his family moved to England for 3 years before returning to live northwest of Maple Creek on the farm. Bob served overseas from January, 1943-July, 1946 in the Royal Canadian Regiment and has been a Maple Creek Legion member for 77 years. While in the army, he met the love of his life, Joyce Nicholls, in Bristol. They were married on July 21, 1947 at the Maple Creek United Church. They carried on the farming life there until his semi-retirement in the early 1980’s. He then worked part time for the RM of Maple Creek and helped various neighbours with their farming. In the fall of 1997, they moved to their Medicine Hat home. Later, they moved to Chinook Village and Masterpiece Southland Meadows. Bob had resided at the Good Samaritan Southridge Village at the time of his passing. Bob and Joyce enjoyed many trips to visit relatives in England and several trips to US destinations with Linda & Murray and Ken & Sheila. Bob was a talented mechanic and carpenter. His grandchildren loved to receive many handcrafted toys for their birthdays and Christmas. He enjoyed playing board games with all his grandchildren, especially checkers and crokinole. Bob loved music and dancing and attended many community dances and functions with Joyce. They also volunteered at Bingos at the senior residence in Maple Creek. Bob was a remarkable man who always kept fit by riding his bicycle 10 miles a day until moving to Chinook Village, and continuing to do 75-100 daily pushups until the age of 96. He was an amazing friend to many and a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Thank you to the Good Samaritan Village care givers for making his last years enjoyable. Bob’s wishes were to have no formal service. He wished all to remember the good times you had with him. There will be a private family gathering at a later date. If so, desired donations can be made to the Maple Creek Legion Branch, Poppy Fund #75, Box 177, Maple Creek, SK S0N 1N0 in lieu of flowers. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Robert Pearce. Funeral arrangements by

PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2