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H. ROBERT EAGER

Born: Aug 23, 1922

Date of Passing: Mar 22, 2013

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H. ROBERT EAGER August 23, 1922 - March 22, 2013 Bob passed away peacefully at the age of 90 after a brief illness. Born and raised in Winnipeg, Bob enlisted in the RCAF at the age of 19. After his service he returned to Winnipeg, meeting and marrying Mary his wife of 64 years. In 1959 they settled in North Vancouver where Bob pursued his various careers and they raised their family. He is survived by his wife Mary (Camsell), daughters Susan (Brian Stone), Joanna (Clive Ashworth), sons Stewart (Margaret Hantiuk) and William Eager. His eight grandchildren and two great-granddaughters, Matt (Laura), Lindsay (Scott), Allie (Jon) Oona, Asa, Emlyn, Devin and Jessye, little ones Lucy and Georgia, all held a special place in his heart. Bob was an avid golfer (Seymour GCC), music lover and pianist and always quite a humourist (SOB Club). His lively wit was always a highlight of family gatherings. The family wishes to thank the staff of Lions Gate Hospital 2E for their kindness and care. In lieu of flowers, a donations may be made in Bob's memory to The Lions Gate Hospital Foundation. A memorial Service will be held for Bob, Saturday, April 6 11:00 a.m. at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 1110 Gladwin Dr. North Vancouver.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 02, 2013

Condolences & Memories (2 entries)

  • Robert Eager was the navigator on Lancaster KB799 (The Moose) that crashed close to our home in Germany on Jan. 15, 1945. Their story is worth retelling. Pilot N. Roger Vatne stayed with the aircraft and perished in the crash, but Robert and his crewmates were able to bail out, spending the rest of the war in German POW camps. The crash site has only recently been identified as that of KB799. Vatne and the crew will be commemorated at the site on Mar. 27, 2023 - Vatne's 100th birthday. Accordingly, I am trying to locate members of Robert's family to share this story, Please feel free to contact me at "stevegilbert@t-online.de". Steve Gilbert - Posted by: Steve Gilbert (Lancaster KB799 Researcher) on: Nov 15, 2022

  • My father is not computer literate so I took it upon myself to look up Robert for him. My dad thought that perhaps Robert had died since he had not been in communication with him for a couple of years. I will let him know today. I am sure he will have many thoughts and memories of their times overseas. Dad is now the last surviving member of their crew and it must seem strange and I am sure make feel somewhat melancholy. I know it has been 9 months since Robert passed, but my thoughts are with you. Glenn Woods - Posted by: Ronald C Woods (flight crew during the war) on: Nov 25, 2014

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