Obituaries

LORD, Robert "Bob" Elliott Ryhs

February 23, 1940 ~ December 18, 2017

In the three years Bob lived with cancer, we were grateful for the care of Dr. Finch and the team at the Kelowna cancer clinic, also for the compassionate care of Dr. Klammer and the people of the Hospice House on Ethel Street. Bob was proud to be a member of the Canadian Merchant Service Guild for 37 years until an injury at age 55 in Alaskan waters ended his career. His was an active life. Early years with his motorcycle friends. later at Big White, where his greatest satisfaction was working with the disabled skiers.sailboat racing at KYC, and cruising the gulf Islands with his wife Roberta were all a part of this picture. Bob was predeceased by his son Robbie. He is survived by his wife Roberta, his four children, David (Yukiko), Donald (Kris), Kimberly(Brian Maleski), Kathryn(Christian). His brothers Randolph (Barbara), Roy, and many nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews. His six grandchildren, Rosalie,Jasmin, lillianne, Sean(Dr. and Tammi Brent), Sakura, and Brian were the joy of his later years. Many life long friends will remember his ready wit and joy of a life that was well and fully lived.
By his request: I must go down to the sea again,
to the lonely sea and the sky, and all I ask . . .
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.firstmemorialfuneralkelowna.com

Condolence Messages

Jan 07, 2018
Dear Roberta, my sincere condolences to you and Bob's family.

Hugs, Connie Bielert
Dec 30, 2017
Sure going to miss Bob! Loved his wonderful sense of humour and story telling. So quick witted with a bit of crass. A big man with a big heart. Truly sorry for you and your family's loss Roberta. Sending you love and light. Sharleen McBlain
Dec 28, 2017
Roberta and family...I am at a loss for words. So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. As I write this tears are streaming down my face. He truly is going to be missed. I have so many fond memories of our times sailing and especially our time spent up at Big White cruising the hills, walking in the village and having many meals together.

May he Rest in Peace!!

Love Linda Martini
Dec 26, 2017
To Roberta and family, sad to see that you have lost Bob. Rick, Doug and I always enjoyed the fun we all had at Big White, many happy memories from those days. Our condolences to you all, you are in our thoughts.

Vera, Rick and Doug Ito.
Dec 26, 2017
Roberta and family, we extend our deepest sorrow to you on the loss of Bob. A fine man has passed too soon with adventures not yet told , but those we shared with him will always be remembered. We will miss Bob.

Sincerely, Ken and Donna
Dec 23, 2017
Dear Roberta,

I am so very sorry, for your loss, thinking of you during this very difficult time.

Hugs,

Marjorie W.
Dec 23, 2017
George got to know Robert at the gym where he shared many stories and had hours of conversations. We are so sorry for your loss Roberta. Robert will be greatly missed. Please accept out heartfelt condolences.

George and Denise Hafke
Dec 23, 2017
Roberta, Kim, Kathy, Don and David, we are very sad to hear this. Bob helped us buy our 1st house and has always been a great guy to be around. His irreverent sense of humour, his zest for life, on the boat or at the ski hill will be rembered. Whenever we were in Sidney we would walk down the dock to look for the boat. We will truly miss him and our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Blair and June Ireland
Dec 23, 2017
I must go down to the seas again, to the vagrant gypsy life,

To the gull's way and the whale's way, where the wind's like a whetted knife;

And all I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow-rover,

And quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick's over.

So sorry Bobbi

Love Rod and Anita
Dec 22, 2017
Roberta we are sharing your feelings. Bob was a great guy and I always enjoyed having a verbal jousting match with him. Seems he always got the last word though. I have asked that the KYC flag be lowered in his honour.

Al Cotton
Dec 22, 2017
Dear Roberta, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Jonn & Susan Einerssen
Dec 22, 2017
Roberta, We are so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. We have great memories of our time Wednesday Night Racing on your boat in the mid 90's. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this time. Take care,

Margaret and Larry Marty
Dec 21, 2017
Bobbi,

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you & your family.

Love Gord & Linda Nairne
Dec 21, 2017
So long old friend; so many lunches at KYC solving the worlds problems.

Ross Laing
Dec 21, 2017
So long skipper you will be missed. R.I.P.

Roberta and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Doug Milne/Jude Huff
Dec 21, 2017
Roberta & Family,

Sending you our thoughts and prayers. Hold on to the many memories and all the wonderful stories of his many adventures. We will always remember him at the helm hollering "œstarboard".

Thinking of you, take care of yourself.

Rick & Jo Smart
Dec 20, 2017
Roberta,

We are thinking of you at this difficult time.

Gordon and Karen( Sherry's parents)
Dec 20, 2017
So sorry for your loss Roberta. Thoughts are with you and family. Take care, Cathie Wilk (nee Smart)
Dec 20, 2017
Roberta our sincere condolences to you and the family.

We were so lucky to have met Bob and you when we arrived in Kelowna.

We will always remember the good times on the docks we had the BEST dock parties. Bob was a wonderful guy and it was our pleasure to have met him.

Remember the good times.

Sonny and Edna Reynaud
Dec 20, 2017
Roberta,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

David & Marilyn Kornell
Dec 20, 2017
Met Bob at Big White many years ago and in later years at KYC or the gym. He was a great guy that always had a good story to tell. Condolences to Roberta and all the family.

Fair Sailing Bob.

Eric & Kathy Heffernan
Dec 20, 2017
So long Robert. I remember well the days on the docks at KYC and the many smiles and good times that took place. The last few years have been tough, but you were ever the "sailor" and did what you could. RIP.

Roberta, both have you have many friends and we share this time and offer our support.

David Langton