Robert (Bob) James Jensen passed away peacefully at Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria after a short battle with cancer on November 23, 2013. He was born on May 2, 1934 in Burnaby, British Columbia.
Bob is survived by his wife of 50 years, Kathy; his 8 children, Leslie, Marty, Davie, Rod, Cheri, Neil, Greg, and Glen, and 16 grandchildren. Bob will be greatly missed by many other relatives and friends.
Bob was an auto paint refinisher for 40 years and raised his family in Richmond, B.C. He was an avid sports enthusiast, sports fisherman and boater. He and Kathy retired to Mayne Island, B.C. in 1994 and was very involved in the Island, especially the Silver Maynes Society. His greatest pleasure in life was his family and especially all his grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held at Mayne Island Community Center on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 12:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donation can be made to the Mayne Island Assisted Living Society.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
www.mccallbros.com
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