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ROBERTSON

JOHN HORACE (J.R.)

May 31, 1939 – August 26, 2015

Passed away at Penticton Regional Hospital August 26. He is survived by his wife, Gladys; sister, Isabel (Malcolm Shaw); sister in law, Lorraine Lewis as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by parents, Florence and John. John graduated in Calgary and then worked with the Calgary Fire Department. In 1968, he and Gladys married and moved to Okanagan Falls before moving to Penticton in 1972 where he started to work for Canada Post until retirement in 1999. John enjoyed fishing, camping, casino tours, especially with friends, Irene and Ray Bannerman (his role model) and the meat draws at Br. 40 Legion, which he was a member of for 45 years. The family extend special thanks to Dr. Burgoyne and the caring staff of SP3 at Penticton Hospital. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Tributes may be directed to a charity of your choice. Condolences can be shared by visiting www.everdenrust.com



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