Robert "Bob" Anderson

Robert Martin Anderson

On Monday, June 6, 2016, Robert “Bob” Anderson passed away at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 89 years.

He was predeceased by his first wife Betty, daughter Elizabeth and brothers Art and Glen.

Left to cherish Bob’s memory are his wife of 43 years, Arlene (nee Peck) of MacGregor, MB; daughters Sandra (Clayton) Abbott of the RM of Westbourne, MB, and Patricia (Jack) Gibson of Neepawa, MB; stepson Allan Hotel and stepdaughter Heather (Les) Szelei, all of Calgary AB; grandchildren Angela (Norman) Unrau, Jeff Butterfield with great grandson Seth, Brittany Gibson, Ashley (Riley) Lederer, and Tosha Hotel; brother Ed (Lynn) Anderson of Boissevain, MB; sisters-in-law Mary Anderson of Surrey, BC and Pat Anderson of Toronto, ON, as well as many nieces and nephews and their families.

Bob was a very generous man to his community and province with his time, ideas and resources.  He was at the core of the beginning of many projects such as MacGregor Skating Rink, MacGregor Cemetery, Normac Centre, Heartlands Community Futures, Cultural and Heritage, Museum of Man and Nature in Winnipeg. He was also an integral part of the Manitoba Agricultural Museum, as he was a collector of antique tractors, and also built steam and gas engines. As well, Bob was the coordinator for the MacGregor Hospital & Personal Care Home, a delegate for POOL Elevators, a returning officer for the federal government, a member of the MacGregor United Church Choir, and he held membership in the MacGregor Lions Club for 42 years.

Funeral Service will be held at the MacGregor United Church on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. Sarah Bruer officiating.  Interment will take place at the MacGregor Cemetery.

As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Bob’s memory to the MacGregor Personal Care Home, 87 Grafton St S, MacGregor, MB R0H 0R0.

A tree will be planted in memory and cared for by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel.  204-857-4021 www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com