On June 2, 2011, Robert "Bob" Templeton of Moose Jaw, SK passed away at the age of 87. Bob is survived by his wife of 64 years, Shirley; his son Bill (Nancy) Templeton; his daughters Pat (Larry) Martin and Joanne (Ken) Fairhead; sister Edith Rannie; nine grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and many great friends. He was predeceased by his parents John and Rose; son John “Jack” and sister Pauline. Bob was born in Weyburn, SK on September 13, 1923. His family soon moved to Rockglen and then on to Readlyn, where Bob got his schooling. In the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II, he served most of his time on a destroyer, participating in many North Atlantic convoy crossings, as well as the Normandy invasion, with considerable follow-up activity in the Bay of Biscay. In June of 1946 Bob married Shirley Morgan and they farmed in the Verwood area until he joined a major heavy equipment distributor. This career move took Bob and Shirley to Yorkton and then on to Regina. Bob actively contributed to his trade by participating on several dealer councils and associations. Bob also became involved in various civic and community affairs through his time spent as a Municipal Councillor, a Hospital Board Member, a Hall Board Chairman, and Chairman of the Boy Scouts Association. Although his work often took him travelling, Bob was a committed family-man and was very proud of his wife and four children, and as his children married he felt great pride for their spouses and also for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Bob enjoyed visiting with family and re-connecting with old friends and was a major driving force behind the famed "Readlyn Reunion" of 1998. He spent much of his retirement at the cabin on Pasqua Lake ("Templeton's Lodge"), where he instilled in his family appreciation for the outdoors and the less complicated things in life. Bob and Shirley moved to the Bentley in Moose Jaw in 2000 where they formed many new friendships with fellow retirees and with the very capable staff. Bob has always been grateful for his greater understanding of living and doing according to God's will for him, which he found through his association with Alcoholics Anonymous since 1967. Special thanks to the staff of the Bentley in Moose Jaw for their caring and professionalism and to his nephew Terry and his niece Marilyn (Charlie) who helped out so much the past few years. A Celebration of Bob’s life will be held at W.J.Jones & Son Chapel on Wednesday June 8, 2011 at 1:30 pm. Reverend David Moore will officiate. Family Memorialization will follow. In living memory of Bob, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home. Please sign the memorial register at website: www.wjjonesandson.com (Obituaries).