| 1. | Robert James Sinclair "Bob" Gibson, Hon. Colonel of Calgary Highlanders was born on 4 Oct 1946 in Bentley, Lacombe County, Alberta, Canada; died on 23 Mar 2020 in Calgary, Calgary Census Division, Alberta, Canada. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: Penticton, Okanagan-Similkameen, British Columbia, Canada; Bobtail Ranch
- _UID: D0149973A63E44C0BC50958703CF1309EE14
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Occupation:
Col. Gibson graduated from Bow Valley Central High in Cluney, Alberta and joined the Royal Canadian Navy as an officer cadet. After his initial year at U. of A. he worked for several years as a surveyor in the seismic industry throught Western Canada. After leaving geophysics he returned to U. of A. for another year and became a realtor, later joining Southland Canada and becoming Dist. Sales Mgr. for 31 7-11 stores.
Becoming involved in real estate development led to a stint as Area Mgr. for Western Realty Projects with responsibily for Southern Alta. In 1976 he accepted a position as President of United Management Ltd. and ultimately Managing Director of Alstin Holdings Ltd. the holding company of the Singer family of Calgary.
In 1986 he acquired the Bobtail Ranch in Penticton, B.C. where he raised a commercial herd and pedigree Angus cattle (parallel with his grandfather Gibson) with his wife Brigitte. His other interests have included sailing, flying and the military. He is a certified offshore sailor, fixed wing and helicopter pilot. He served as Hon. Lieutenant Colonel of the 15th Edmonton Medical Company and assumed the same position with the Calgary Highlanders in 2001. In Dec. of that year he assumed the position of Hon. Colonel with the Regiment.
He has two sons and three daughters.
Residence:
ob 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 ...
Address 975 Shingle Creek Road, Penticton 3A, BC V2A 8L8
1- 205-492-3198
Died:
Robert James Sinclair 'Bob' Gibson
Mar 23, 2020OBITUARIES
Robert James Sinclair 'Bob' Gibson
October 4, 1946 ? March 23, 2020
Robert (Bob) James Sinclair Gibson passed away on March 23, 2020 at the age of 73 years, after a battle with cancer. Bob was born in Bentley, Alberta October 4th, 1946.
Bob is survived by his children Robert "Ian" Gibson; Chad Stuart Gibson (Melody); Laura Ann Law (Jason); Amanda Francis Daniels (Donovan); Grandchildren Evan, Hadley, Harrison, Rowan; and Miah; his sister Patricia Linn (Doug); brother Gary Gibson (Barbara); brother Donald Gibson (Isabelle); brother-in-law Allan Fraser; cousins Sharon and Marlene Watts, Eileen Schwindt (Keith), and Doug Gibson; long time companion Brigitte Daniels as well as many wonderful nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Robert Stuart Gibson, his mother Verna May Gibson and sister Gail Elizabeth Fraser.
A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date ? please send a copy of your email to contact@bobtailranch.ca to receive notification of this event.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Those who wish, memorial donations may be made to:
Bob Gibson Legacy Fund c/o University of Calgary ? 2500 University Drive NW -Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4
Please donate online at http://netcommunity.ucalgary.ca/bobgibson or Tom Baker Cancer Centre at www.albertacancer.ca or by phone at 1-866-412-4222
Arrangements entrusted to the care of Kettle Valley Memorial Services. More information can be obtained on their web page at www.kvmemorial.com
Kettle Valley Memorial ServicesOBITUARY
https://www.pentictonwesternnews.com/obituaries/robert-james-sinclair-bob-gibson/
Family/Spouse: Briggite Daniels. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Robert married Brenda Anne Kean on 1 Feb 1974 in Calgary, Calgary Census Division, Alberta, Canada. Brenda was born on 16 Aug 1951 in Calgary, Calgary Census Division, Alberta, Canada; died on 11 Apr 2015 in Calgary, Calgary Census Division, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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1946 - 2020 (73 years)
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