ROBERT EDWIN HURLEY February 21, 1927 to November 22, 2008 We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Robert Hurley of Kamloops, following a valiant effort to recover from heart surgery at St. Pauls Hospital in Vancouver. Robert was a member of a pioneer Lillooet family, son of Thomas and Ruth Hurley. He was predeceased by his parents, his brothers Thomas and Charles and sister Joan. Survived by his loving family, wife Helen, his daughter Norma Jean (Shane) Kennedy of Medicine Hat, Alberta, his sons Robert (Laura Lee) of Chilliwack and Glenn (Liz) of Coquitlam; his seven grandchildren Cyndee, Carryn, Coralee, Nicholas, Makayla, Thomas and Nicole; four great grandchildren Darrien, Ashley, Chanelle and his name sake Michael Robert and many cousins, nieces and nephews. A trucking contractor for over 40 years, he was well known throughout the trucking industry, logging millions of miles over the old Cariboo Highway and other interior routes. A member of the Pre65 Drivers Association, he loved to go to the reunions and relive the good old days where every mile was driven again. Robert had a great love for the outdoors, an avid fisherman and a skilled hunter. He had many award winning trophies to his credit. In later years his interests turned to taking pictures of wildlife throughout the Cariboo, winning several awards from the Kamloops Wildlife Federation. Robert had a great passion for mining, staking claims in many parts of B.C. hoping to follow his Nova Scotian grandfather Dan Hurleys footsteps and find the next Bralorne Gold Mine. Nary a rock could he pass without turning it over to check the colours. A calling always brought him back to Lillooet where he enjoyed gold panning, hiking the hills and visiting with family and friends. Best of All he Loved the Fall The Leaves Yellow on the Cottonwoods Leaves Floating in the Trout Stream And Above the Hills The High Blue Windless Skies Now he Will Be Part of them Forever Ernest Hemingway As requested, a Graveside Service will be held in the Lillooet Cemetery, Lillooet, B.C. on Saturday, November 29, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. with Father Robert Haggerty of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church officiating. Should friends desire, donations to the BC Childrens Hospital Cardiac Unit or the Kamloops Wildlife Federation in memory of Robert would be appreciated. On-line condolences may be expressed at www.schoenings.com Arrangements entrusted to Schoening Funeral Service, telephone 250-374-1454