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Obituary For Robert “Bob” James Driedger
Robert James Driedger, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 4, 2023, at the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital, after a long battle with Parkinson’s at the age of 83.
Bob was born in Herbert, SK, on February 18, 1940. He moved with his family to the farm near LaGlace, AB, in 1952, at the age of 12. In 1974, on a trip to Honolulu, he met the love of his life, Cheryl Nickolson and they were married six months later. They had two children: Dayton and Shelley. Bob and Cheryl resided on the farm near LaGlace until they moved into Grande Prairie in 2010.
Bob will be remembered for his great love of his family and farming. Also, the enjoyment he found in traveling, and meeting and working with the people in the community.
Bob is lovingly remembered by his wife of 49 years Cheryl; son Dayton (Jackie); daughter Shelley; his three beautiful granddaughters: Bobbi-Lea, Kennedy, and Kalia; along with many other friends and family.
He was predeceased by his father Frank and mother Elsie.
Special thanks to the staff in the Emergency and Unit 12 at the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital for their incredible care in Bob’s last few days.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at 2:00pm, at The Throness Family Farm by LaGlace, AB, (733006 Range Rd. 80). Luncheon to follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to LaGlace Bible Fellowship Church, LaGlace Bible Fellowship Church – LaGlace Youth Group (lbftreasurer@gmail.com), or a charity of one’s choice.
2023
Death notice for the town of: Grande-Prairie, Province: Alberta
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