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ROBERT (BOB) HARVEY THOMPSON
Born: May 27, 1940
Date of Passing: May 14, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryROBERT (BOB) HARVEY THOMPSON
In the afternoon of May 14, Bob died at home with his children at his side. His death came just five short weeks after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He was predeceased by his wife Barbara in 2015, and his parents Elleane (1997) and Harvey (1984). Left to cherish memories of him are his daughter Genevieve (grandsons Braden and Hudson); son Eric (Lindsay; grandchildren Hannah, Hunter, and Harrison); brother Ken (Gladys), brother-in-law Raymond (Steven), nieces Marcy (Pedro; Jacob), Alisa (Jamie; Alexa and Julianna), and many other important family members and friends.
Throughout his life, Bob has always been involved in volunteerism and innovation. Bob worked for forty-six years in the field of Education, teaching, and counselling from Kindergarten to Faculty of Education courses. As a member of the St. James-Assiniboia Teachers’ Association executive, he was instrumental in the development and planning of the Division’s Teacher Centre and was its first coordinator. He served as President of the Manitoba Association for Multicultural Education (MAME) becoming part of the community that was very committed to seeing that the education system reflected the diversity of students that were being taught. Because of this work, Bob was awarded the Premier’s volunteer Service Award in 2005. Later in his career, he helped establish Stevenson Britannia Adult Literacy Program, which continues to be a leader in the literacy and adult education field. From 2006-2010, Bob served on the Board and Executive of Literacy Partners of Manitoba.
On retiring in 2006, Bob refocused his volunteering to the needs of seniors. First joining the Fort Gary Seniors Resource council, he chaired the committee from 2006-2013. Soon the need for a Senior Centre in Fort Garry arose, and he was one of the four founders of Pembina Active Living Senior Centre. Through caring simultaneously for his wife and mother-in-law, Bob became an active advocate for caregivers. He was named to the Manitoba Council on Aging and with the formation of the Provincial Caregiver Advisory Committee, he was named chair until the committee was dissolved. He also served on the WRHA Homecare Advisory Council and the Centre on Aging at the University of Manitoba. For all his outstanding contributions to volunteerism, Bob was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2013.
Bob enjoyed spending time with his family, taking us kids on many camping trips in the summers, and later, spending time at the cottage at Victoria Beach. He loved to attend his grandchildren’s concerts, sports’ games, and going out for breakfast ‘with the boys’. An avid traveler, he and mom were able to spend many winters in Mexico and taking special trips to various places around the world.
We wish to express our thanks to the numerous nurses and health care aides who provided exceptional care to dad in the short time he was in Victoria Hospital. A special thank you to the WRHA Palliative Care team for providing support to us while we cared for him at home.
There are so many more stories and memories to share about him beyond what can be said here. A service to celebrate and remember Bob will be held on Saturday June 8 at 2:00 p.m. at Glen Eden Funeral Home, 4477 Main Street.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bob’s memory to Palliative Manitoba, Manitoba Alzheimer Society, or Pembina Active Living.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 25, 2024, May 25, 2024
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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I was a former neighbor of Bob and his late wife, and often chatted with Bob when he walked his dog. Our friendship deepened upon the organizing and establishment of PAL 55+ for seniors. Bob & I worked on the Board & Governance Committee together, and had many chats on the way to meetings or events. Bob was a highly intelligent man, but most notably a fine human being. His love and care of Barbara (and mother-in-Law) was a love of the highest kind. He was a proud Dad and Grandfather. I am happy his life crossed mine and proud to have called him “friend”. He will be sorely missed by many. Yvonne Raftis - Posted by: Yvonne Raftis (Former neighbor and friend) on: May 26, 2024
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Condolences to Genevieve, Eric, Jason and family. I will miss your company and conversations we had over the past 60 plus years, and cherish the many memories with family we shared. Shanti, Shanti. - Posted by: Raymond Biette (Brother in-law ) on: May 26, 2024
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Bob was a true educational leader. I enjoyed working with him in many capacities during his years in the St. James-Assiniboia School Division. My condolences to Bob’s family, friends, and colleagues. Rest in peace, my friend. - Posted by: Dorothy Young (Colleague ) on: May 25, 2024
