Robert "Bob" Dows

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It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Robert Leonard Dows on May 21, 2020, after a courageous battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He will be dearly missed.

Bob was born in Melfort, SK on January 8, 1945, to Ella and Leonard Dows. At a young age, his family moved to Prince Albert and he remained there until completion of schooling.  His banking and business administration career took him to Rosthern, Norquay, Saskatoon, and back to Prince Albert in 1968. There, he met the love of his life Estelle. They married in 1971 and were blessed with three sons, Ken, Corey, and Jeffrey.

 In 1981, wanting to raise their family in a smaller community, he accepted a position as Secretary-Treasurer with Parkland School Division in Shellbrook, SK where he worked until retirement.  As part of the community for 39 years, he served on several local boards and committees, town council, Kinsmen Club, Knights of Columbus, and was an active member of St. Agatha’s Parish.  He always looked forward to daily “coffee row” with the local guys.

Bob had many talents and hobbies including woodworking and stained glass.    Many hours were spent in his workshop sharing these passions with his children.  Many nights would be spent making gifts for those he loved.  He enjoyed spending his holiday time with family fishing, camping, and traveling.  He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren at the family cottage at Memorial Lake.

Left to mourn his passing and cherish his memory is his loving wife of 49 years, Estelle; his three sons, Ken (Andrea), Corey (Karen), and Jeffrey (Megan); his grandchildren Jared, Daniel, Adam, Jesse, Karlee, Terissa, Jonah, and Ashley; and a great-granddaughter Hazel. He will also be fondly remembered by Estelle’s siblings Doris (Noel), Eveline (George), Oscar, Majella (Robert), Lily (Leo), and Doreen; as well as many nieces and nephews; his aunt Greta; his cousins Harvey (Marion), Larry (Sharon), Milton, and Betty-Lynn.

He was predeceased by his parents Ella and Leonard Dows; his cousin Wayne; his aunts Mary, Lil, and Gladys; his uncles Bill, Nelson, and Grover; his in-laws Fernande and Leopold Gaudet; his sisters-in-law Aurore, Georgette, and Leona; his brothers-in-law Leo, and Ray.

 In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in memory of Bob to the charity of the donor’s choice. Family and friends wishing to send online condolences are welcome to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home, Tammy Smart – Director, Shellbrook, SK 306-747-2828.