Obituaries

BISSELL, Robert (Bob) D

Sadly we announce that Robert (Bob) D. Bissell passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 with his family by his side.

He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Barbara Jane; daughter Laura (Mike); his granddaughters Penny and Callie; sisters April (Christopher) Freschi, and Teddy (Gary) Morehead; his nephew Andrew (Mandy) Morehead; his mother Erma Bissell; and pre-deceased by his father Howard Bissell.

Bob was loved and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Bob was such a caring and gentle soul. He loved listening to music,reading, tinkering on his classic vehicles and was passionate about his family and his community.

Bob was a member of the Kiwanis of the Central Okanagan in Kelowna for 30 years and held various positions within the Kiwanis structure including Club President, Lt.Governor for Division 9, and President of the Society for the Kiwanis Towers. Bob and team members of the Kiwanis Club devoted endless hours volunteering and believing that every child should have a chance in life that started with their health and well-being. Bob’s involvement at Pearson Road Elementary School attests to his passion for supporting children. He was instrumental in establishing a breakfast program at the school and organized a team of volunteers to provide a healthy meal to the students. He also supported the Kiwanis TERRIFIC Kids program which recognizes the students for their non-academic qualities such as respect, effort and responsibility.

After his retirement from a long and distinguished career with the Federal Department of Industry Canada, Bob was able to devote additional time and energies with the Society of the Kiwanis Towers. Bob was instrumental with the Society for the Kiwanis Towers in setting up the Kiwanis Legacy Funds with KGH, Central Okanagan Foundation, Okanagan College and UBCO. It was his foresight regarding the future of Kiwanis in our community that the community’s children’s organizations will benefit from the Legacy for years to come.

The family would like to thank his physician Dr. Angela Andruchow, his oncologist Dr. Marianne Taylor with the Cancer Clinic and all the Staff at Hospice House Kelowna for their compassion and care shown to Bob and his family.

A Celebration of Life for Bob will be held Monday, November 14, 2022 at 2:00 pm at Willow Park Church, 439 HWY 33, Kelowna, BC, in the Fireside Room with Pastor Joseph Battiston officiating.

In Lieu of flowers, donations in Bob’s memory would be welcomed to Kelowna Kiwanis 2017 Legacy Fund (Central Okanagan Foundation), www.centralokanaganfoundation.org, or BC Cancer, www.bccancer.bc.ca

Condolences, photos, and memories may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com

Link: www.springfieldfuneralhome.com/obituaries/bissell-robert-bob-d/

Condolence Messages

Nov 03, 2022
I had the pleasure of working for and then along-side Bob for several years. He was a gentle and humble soul who had both high professional standards and a fun sense of humour. He provided service to others during his working years and also in retirement with his several volunteer activities. His dedication to a life of service is admirable and is an example to be followed. We are truly saddened to learn of Bob’s passing. My sincere condolences Jane, Laura and family. - Morris & Chris Bodnar
Oct 31, 2022
A year ago, the old gang got together for lunch with the crusty ole radio inspector crew! So happy I was able to reconnect with Bob. He was wonderful to work with. A truly good person. My condolences Jane, Laura and the family.
Oct 31, 2022
Dear Jane, Laura and all the family.

Our deepest condolences go out to all of you. I was shocked to hear the news of Bob’s passing, wishing that we would have had the opportunity for another coffee get together with some of the crew from Industry Canada. I had the pleasure of working closely with Bob for several years when he was appointed Director of the Kelowna Office. He was a great man and will be sincerely missed.

- Gord & Gwen Herrmann
Oct 31, 2022
I'm so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Bob was a caring and thoughtful person who I very much respected, I enjoyed knowing and working with Bob. - Brad Davis
Oct 31, 2022
Bob hired me as a co-op student in 1993 and was a great person to work with. I still work for the Department and will always be grateful to Bob. - Brad Gagnon
Oct 31, 2022
So sorry for your family loss. Bob was a good man and a wonderful asset to the Community. May your memories sustain you.

Marion Bremner - Marion Bremner
Oct 31, 2022
I worked with Bob on various projects when we were at Industry Canada together. I was in the Pacific Regional Office in Vancouver, and my favorite District Office to visit was always Kelowna. Bob always made me feel so welcome when I visited his Office.

Bob was a great strategic thinker and always gave me great feedback when we worked on projects together. I think the sentence "Bob was such a caring and gentle soul" really sums up his personality - plus he had a great sense of humour.

He will be missed. My deepest condolences to Jane, Laura, and the rest of his family. - Dennis Lanthier
Oct 31, 2022
Jane.

I am so sorry to hear Bob. My connection with him was brief, but we somehow connected deeply. My God be with you.

Gordon Fletcher
Oct 31, 2022
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing, Jane. All the memories you made together will help you through, as you carry Bob in your heart. My thoughts and prayers. - Linda La Lone
Oct 30, 2022
Jane, Laura and family, so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. The love and memories you hold in your hearts will be with you forever. Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. - Rose Goulet
Oct 30, 2022
So very sorry for your loss, Barbara Jane, and family. - Roy Lechner
Oct 30, 2022
To Jane and family

It is with sadness I write this note. Bob was a true friend and a great Kiwanian. He was devoted to helping kids, saw the good in people, and he had a good sense of humor as well. We laughed a lot. He will be missed by many.

- Wendy & John Falkowski - WENDY L FALKOWSKI
Oct 30, 2022
So very sorry for your families loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you!

Deepest sympathies Janice richardson - Janice richardson
Oct 30, 2022
I met Bob, in 1991, with the closure of the Cranbrook office. I transferred to Kelowna, and worked with Bob for 18 enjoyable years. Since retirement, our coffee get togethers, were most enjoyable. I will miss, Bob, who left too soon. My heartfelt condolences, to Jane, Laura, and family. - Greg Corbett
Oct 29, 2022
Dear Jane and family,

We are so sorry for your loss. Bob was such an asset in our strata community, serving faithfully on council for many years. He was more than just a good neighbor. He became a good friend. We will surly miss him here.

- Arnie & Louise Peters