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May 17, 1944 - August 23, 2020
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved father, Robert (Bob) Skilling.
Predeceased by his first wife, Judy, his father, Robert, his mother, Opal and his second wife, Anneke.
Survived by his brother, Richard Skilling; his daughter, Laura Condon (Joe); son, Robert Skilling Jr. (Kristy); grandchildren, Brett, Emily, Kendra; his nieces and close family friends.
Our father was born in Kimberely, BC, spent his early childhood in Grand Forks. Then in the 50's, he moved to Vancouver with his Mother and Brother.
After graduating from Gladstone Secondary, he became a Heavy Duty Mechanic. After meeting our mother in 1965, our parents married and settled in the Fraserview area of Vancouver.
Dad worked in a few shops, then worked for Pepsi Co. (Originally Grey Beverage). He was also a Committee member of the Industry Training Authority, representing Heavy Duty Mechanics in the Trades.
After our mother passed in 1994, Dad met Anneke. After retiring from Pepsi after 20 years of service, Dad and Anneke decided to leave the Lower Mainland and retire in Grand Forks, BC where they enjoyed many wonderful years together.
Our Dad had an extremely loving and generous heart. Everyone who knew our Dad knows how special he was. A Car Guy his entire life, he has contributed to so many memories that his car friends hold dear to their hearts. His life was all about Cars and Family.
Through a tough battle with cancer, Dad was fiercely determined to not let any second go wasted; still joking, laughing, loving and telling his family what to do until the very end. An amazing Man, Father and Friend.
He will never be forgotten. His love rests in our hearts every day. We will always be looking to the starts Dad. We miss you so very much.
There will be no service at this time due to the Covid Pandemic. Family and friends will be contacted at a later date when a celebration of life is planned.


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