ROBERT KERSHAW November 3, 1913 - February 7, 2007 Robert Thelwall Kershaw passed away peacefully at Royal Inland Hospital on Wednesday, February 7, 2007. He leaves to mourn his loving daughter and sons who meant so much to him: daughter Arlene Donchi, sons Bill (Bernie), Bob (Edith), Jim (Val), Gary (Lynda), and Colin (Leslie). He is also survived by his grandchildren Brenda (Kelly) Cole, Kevin (Joanne), Rob, Scott (Rhonda) Kershaw, Liz (Andy) Sadorsky, Jeffery, Mark, Kyle Kershaw, Deanna (Kurt) Hawkenson, Fred Gleave, Marcie and Ryan Hutchings. Bob is survived by his great grandchildren Tim Cole, Kira, Tory, Robby-Ann, and Hannah Kershaw, Cecelia Russell, Ryan Sadorsky, Joshua and Colby Hawkenson. Bob was predeceased by his beloved wife, Allison, in 1985, and his daughter Nancy in 1973. He was also predeceased by his parents William and Annie Kershaw, his brother and four sisters. Bob was born in Victoria on November 3, 1913. In 1919 his family moved to Campbell Range. Bob was always industrious, finding ways to earn money for the family. As a kid he hunted squirrels and sold the pelts; as a teenager he hewed railroad ties; as a young man he logged on Vancouver Island. Bob often recounted tales of his days living in the logging camps and told stories of the early days and people living on Campbell and Robbins Ranges. Bob married Allison Frisken in 1939 and the family farmed and raised beef cattle near Campbell Lake until they moved to Barnhartvale in 1947. Through their hard work and self-sacrifice Bob and Allison farmed the land and raised a large family. In the Fall months, with his usual industry and integrity, Bob spent forty years active in the Christmas Tree business.†The rest of the year he farmed his land and raised cattle. Bob continued helping to change sprinklers on his hay fields until he was well into his eighties and continued with morning and evening chores until he was ninety. After his retirement Bob devoted himself to raising race horses. The horses were Bob's passion and kept him going through the later years of his life. Many of Bob's children and grandchildren are carrying on the legacy of his love for horses. Bob continued to live on the family farm until the end where he could keep his eye on his hay crops and his horses. The family will treasure Dad's memory for his sense of humour and sense of family.†He had a humorous joke or short story to tell that suited every occasion and topic. Bob was a well-read man and always wanted to learn more about the world. His favourite topics were history and geology. He also loved poetry and often quoted lengthy selections of his favourite poems. Crossing the Bar Sunset and evening star, And one clear call for me! And may there be no moaning of the bar, When I put out to sea, But such a tide as moving seems asleep, Too full for sound and foam, When that which drew from out the boundless deep Turns again home. Twilight and evening bell, And after that the dark! And may there be no sadness of farewell, When I embark; For though from out our bourne of Time and Place The flood may bear me far, I hope to see my Pilot face to face When I have crossed the bar. Alfred Lord Tennyson The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to Dr. Jason O'Connell for his compassionate care of Dad. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.schoenings.com. A Memorial Service for Bob will be held at St. Paul's Cathedral, 360 Nicola St., on Monday, February 12, 2007 at 11:00 AM. A reception will follow in the church hall. Arrangements are entrusted to Schoening Funeral Service, telephone 374-1454.