Robert Douglas (Bob) Bogdan passed away peacefully at the St. Boniface General Hospital, Monday, March 23, 2020.
He was predeceased by his wife Betty; his parents; parents-in-law; and
his sister Marge, and her husband Alvin; as well as Betty's sister Judy.
Survived by his three children, Barbara (Chris), Brian and Cheryl;
daughter-in-law Barbara Katherine; and grandson Cody. Bob will be
missed. Also left are special friend Della, and her daughter Melody.
Bob was born December 29, 1936 in Avonlea, Saskatchewan, to Daniel and
Muriel Bogdan. The family moved to Regina so Bob and Marge could attend
high school. He met and married Betty in 1959, and they were married for
46 years until she died in 2005. Bob completed his CPA part-time at
night school, while working full time and supporting his family. He
worked as an accountant for various companies. In 1970, Bob was hired
with MPI, and worked there until his retirement. He lived in
Charleswood, was a member of the Knights of Columbus at Our Lady of
Perpetual Help Parish. His family and many friends benefited from his
patience, generosity, skills, and sense of humour. He had a passion for
golf and travelling. Bob was also an advocate for Diabetes research and
was an area captain for fundraising, and a frequent participant in
research involving new medications for diabetes and its complications.
More recently, Bob lived at Silverview Estates, where he was an avid
participant and organizer for the WII bowling league and pancake
breakfasts. Complications from his diabetes required that he move to
Golden Door Geriatric Centre, where he again made friends and could be
seen most sunny days reading in the garden. Bob's tenacity was
legendary, and he had many stories. He lived life well, and his family
and friends will cherish his memory.
The family would like to thank all those involved in his care,
particularly his doctors, Dr. Woo, Dr. Langridge, Dr. Snider and Dr.
Leicht, the nurses and caregivers at the Health Sciences Centre,
Victoria and St. Boniface Hospitals, and the nurses and staff at Golden
Door in helping him maintain excellent quality of life despite his
recent health challenges.
Cremation has taken place. A Funeral Mass and Celebration of Life will
be celebrated at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Friday, July 31,
2020, at 10:30 a.m. Since numbers are still limited, if you plan to
attend, please let Barbara know.
Flowers gratefully declined, but donations can be made in Bob's name to the Canadian Diabetes Association.
For those who wish to sign the online
Guest Book please visit www.chapellawn.ca
Chapel Lawn Funeral Home
204-885-9715
As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 25, 2020
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