Published in the Victoria, BC CAN - Times Colonist 2002-5-25 FREEMAN - Robert (Bob) Sutton, passed away peacefully at Victoria General Hospital on Thursday, May 23, at the age of 90 years. Predeceased by Caroline (Starling), his wife of 50 years. Survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Roberta (Bobbi) and Donald Johannessen of Victoria; sisters hope Crawford of White Rock and Grace Byron of New Westminster; sister-in-law Evalyn Freeman of Orangeville, Ontario and many nieces and nephews and their families. Bob was born on August 11, 1911 in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, one of 10 children. He was a man of many talents, helping his father in the mason's trade, learning electrical wiring and becoming proficient at a variety of skills and trades. he served in the Royal Canadian Air Force on the Queen Charlotte Islands during the Second World War. The family moved to the Fraser Valley in 1946, living first in Whonnock and then moving to Mission, where Bob worked in the municipal office, advancing to Municipal Administrator for the Municipality of Mission, then serving in the same capacity in Maple Ridge, and eventually becoming Secretary to the Regional District of Dewdney-Allouette until his retirement in 1972. During his working years, bob was an active member of the Municipal Officers Association of B.C., serving on the board of directors for several years. After his retirement, he taught university level courses in municipal administration. Bob and Caroline enjoyed their retirement, taking many trips in their camper until Caroline developed diabetes. They moved to Victoria to be near Bobbi in 1985, and Caroline passed away in 1986. Bob remained in their house, expanding his garden, specializing in rhododendrons and vegetables. he belonged to the Victoria Rhododendron Society for many years, serving several terms as Treasurer. He also joined an exercise group at Henderson Recreation Centre, and made many good friends among the other patrons and staff. Special thanks to Dr. Chew and Rochelle, Doctors Pai and Cameron at VGH, and to all the nurses and staff in the Geriatric Assessment and Neurosciences WArds at VGH for all their care and support. Also many thanks to the staff of the Capital Health Region and Peninsula Community Services for making Bob's last months comfortable. A memorial service will be held at Sequoia Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, on Thursday, May 30, at 11:30 a.m. Reception to follow service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bob's name to the heart and STroke Foundation, the ARthritis Society, or the Canadian Diabetes Society. We will all miss this "gentleman of the old school", who loved people and enjoyed life. -- Danny & Nancy Clemmer www.clemmer.org