It is with great sorrow that the family of Robert Frederick Belcher announces his sudden passing on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 in Banff, Alberta at 56 years of age.

Bob was born on October 18, 1955 in Kelowna, British Columbia. He loved spending time with his family and grandchildren. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved training horses and hunting and fishing with his sons. Instructing first aid was very rewarding for him. He enjoyed his community and making new friends. He had a great sense of humour and a quick wit. Bob will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Bob is survived by his loving wife Rollande Belcher, his sons Lee (Cara) Belcher and Ian (Shelly) Belcher, his father Lorne Belcher, his grandchildren Cole, Rhys, Chase and Megan, his sister Lorna (Jim) Duncan and family, Rita (Darrell) Petterson and family, David (Elena) Belcher and family, Paul (Calico) Belcher and family, and Billie (Hugh) Belcher and family. He was predeceased by his mom Genene Belcher and his nephew David Sivorot.

A memorial service for Bob will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Edgewater Hall. Cremation preceded the service. Those wishing to make a memorial donation in honour of Bob may do so to the: Vermilion Irrigation Flume, c/o Jeannette Forman, PO Box 195, Edgewater, British Columbia, V0A 1E0.

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

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www.mcphersonfh.com