Bob Markiewicz passed away on Monday, February 28, 2011 with his loving family by his side. Bob was born in Poland and immigrated to Canada in 1930 and settled in the Henribourg area. After his elementary schooling he went to Prince Albert and worked for Burns and Co, Dawson Transport, and retired from Sask. Transportation Co. in 1986 after 30 years of service. Bob also owned and operated Charles Taxi for 42 years. After retirement Bob did what he loved most – driving charter bus for Prince Albert Northern Bus Lines, which he did for 15 years. In all Bob had 45 driving years and 2 million accident-free driving miles. His summers were spent at his cabin in Waskesiu with his wife Diane, his children and grandchildren. He loved boating, fishing and water-skiing which he did until he was 80 years young. Bob loved nature, animals and long walks with his trusted dog Zoewee. Bob and Diane made many trips throughout Canada and the U.S. in their motorhome which they enjoyed with great passion. Bob was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather and we will miss him dearly. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Diane; his girls Deborah (Ross) Gervan of Regina and Brenda (Michael) Rushby of Coquitlam, BC; six grandchildren Barrett, Brayden and Elyssa Gervan and Kelly, Matthew and Logan Rushby. He is also survived by his sister Glady (Zbesheski) of Saskatoon; two sisters-in-law Helene and Shirley Markiewicz; brother-in-law Albert (Doreen) Zelensky; two nieces Marlene Danylyshen and Lori Pidperyhora and three nephews Alfred, David, and Kelvin Markiewicz. He was predeceased by his parents Anthony (1960) and Anne (1974); three brothers Philip, Victor and Alfred; an infant sister Helena and his in-laws Julia and Nicolas Zelenski. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Gray’s Funeral Chapel, 575 – 28th Street West, Prince Albert, SK with Paul Mikalchuk officiating. Interment will be held at Prince Albert Memorial Gardens. In lieu of other tributes, memorial donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society, 54 – 11th Street East, Prince Albert, SK S6V 0Z9 or Canadian Diabetes Association, PO Box 12013 Stn BRM B, Toronto, ON M7Y 2L3 Condolences may be sent to the family at www.grays.ca. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Gray's Funeral Chapel, Lorne Adams, Funeral Director.

There is a gift in life we cannot buy
That’s very rare and true
It’s the gift of a wonderful husband,
Like the one I had in you.
The many things you did for me
In your kind and loving way
You gave me years of happiness
No one can take away.
A smile I will always remember
A voice I will always recall
Memories to treasure forever
Of one very dear to us all.
Your resting place I visit
I put flowers there with great care
But no one knows how much it hurts
To go away and leave you there.

Treasure him God, in your garden of rest
For as far as husbands go, he was the best.

• Date : 2011-02-28 06:00:00