ROBERT “BOB” JAMES NEDOTIAFKO
On Monday, August 5, 2013, Robert “Bob” James
Nedotiafko passed away peacefully at Oakview Place Personal Care Home in
Winnipeg. Bob was 82 years of age.
Bob is survived by his wife of 58 years,
Grace Nedotiafko (Skwarek); daughters Terry Lapp (Rennie), Cindy George (Ron
and grandchildren Araelya and Carrigan); and son Rob Nedotiafko (Rina and
grandchildren Lukas and Dominick).
On November 13, 1930 Bob was born in Teulon,
Manitoba, and was raised on the family farm in the Armistice District east of
Teulon. In his early years he attended Armistice School and later completed
high school in Teulon. Bob was a true “prairie boy”, born and raised in rural
Manitoba. It was in this environment that he developed his passions for farming
and farm machinery, the land and nature. However, Robert’s real true love came
along in Grace. He and Grace were married in 1955 and shortly after came to
reside in Winnipeg. At this time, Robert obtained a Diploma in Automotive
Mechanics, establishing a career as a mechanic. He spent his entire working
career as both an automotive and heavy equipment mechanic, with the last 18
years of his career employed by the Canadian Department of National Defence
(DND). Through his working life he also continued to farm land east of Teulon.
Following retirement in 1998 he found the time to pursue his great passions in
life: fishing, hunting, travelling, gardening, carpentry, reading and time
spent with family, especially his grandchildren. Bob’s most passionate hobby
was fishing, a pursuit that took him to waterways across Manitoba and into
northwestern Ontario. He was happiest in his boat, on the water, in search of
his next big catch.
Together Bob and Grace also enjoyed
travelling; conducting many road trips to destinations across North America. He
was fascinated by the majestic landscapes of the American Southwest and Rocky
Mountains, the destinations for their many travels. Most of their planned
excursions resulted from one of his favorite pastimes, reading National
Geographic magazine and other travel information sources. Bob was a voracious
reader and always had a desire to learn new things and expand his knowledge. In
essence, he was an explorer always wondering and wanting to know more about the
world.
Bob will always be remembered for his
twinkling eyes and flashing grin. He had a great sense of humour and wit,
always at the ready to share a joke with family or friends. Special times were
spent at their home kitchen table over coffee or dinner listening to Bob and
being entertained by his story-telling and varied conversation and
perspectives, such as why he believed Ford trucks were the best. That was our
Bobby! In all, Bob had a great way with people and an ability to carry good
conversation with people wherever he was. Bob, you will be forever missed and
loved.
In compliance with Bob’s wishes, the family
will conduct a private service, in his memory, at a future date. The place of
Interment will be in St. William’s Cemetery, R.M. of St. Andrews, Manitoba.
The Nedotiafko family would like to extend a
special thank-you to the excellent staff at Oakview Place. Really, not enough
can be said to convey our gratitude for the great care and patience provided to
Bob by the dedicated, caring staff. You all treated him like family and for
that we are immensely grateful.
Donations in Bob’s memory may be made to the
Alzheimer Society of Manitoba: 10-120 Donald Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C
4G2 (Phone: 1-800-378-6699; online: www.alzheimer.mb.ca).
Winnipeg
Funeral Director, Richard Wojcik of Wojcik’s
Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157
Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, in care of
arrangements wojciksfuneralchapel.com,
204-897-4665.
Wojcik’s
FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
2157 PORTAGE AVENUE
204 – 897 - 4665
www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
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