Robert (Bob) Toney September 3, 1926 – October 28, 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert (Bob) Toney on October 28, 2014 at the Pincher Creek Hospital. Bob was born in Gull Lake, Saskatchewan to Charles and Ethel Toney, pioneers who emigrated from Virginia. He began his education in a one-room country school, but at the age of fourteen he continued his education at Father Athol Murray’s Notre Dame College, where he excelled in sports. His experiences at Notre Dame during the difficult depression years served to develop his sense of determination and strength of character. He had many interesting experiences there, and developed many lasting friendships. After graduation Bob spent one season playing hockey in Kimberly, Vernon, and Prince George. He returned to the farm in Saskatchewan but in 1949 his love of the mountains drew him to Pincher Creek where he settled near Beauvais Lake and started ranching. He met and married Dolly Cridland in 1951, and together they faced all the challenges of the early ranching years. Such wonderful associations and friendships were made with neighbours as they helped each other with the difficult manual labour. But there was still time for Sunday drives, visiting neighbours, card games, and rural dances. To friends who visited he would often say, “Come back again; you’re as welcome as a newborn calf in spring and a gentle rain in June.” His involvement in the community was extensive, and his passion for people was endless. Bob is survived by his wife Dolly and his three children: Tom (Pat) Toney of Pincher Creek, Don (Verna) Toney of Lethbridge, and Lauralea (Dave) Metcalfe of Victoria. He was a proud grandfather to Justin, Lana, Tasha, Sheena, James and Kurtis, and to his great-grandchildren Shaylyn and Shiloh. He is also survived by his siblings Ted (Shirley) Toney, Dayton (Hazel) Toney, Bernard Toney, and Coralea (Bob) Forbes, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 P.M on Saturday, November 1, 2014 at FOOTHILLS COMMUNITY CHURCH, 1200 Ken Thornton Blvd., Pincher Creek, AB, with Reverend Brent Woodard, officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Windy Slopes Health Foundation, P.O. Box 2554, Pincher Creek, AB, T0K 1W0 or to any charity of your choice. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Eden’s Funeral Home – Pincher Creek, 966 Elm St., P.O. Box 924, Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0, 403-627-3131 or www.edensfuneralhome.com.

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