Bob Buffum September 6, 2019

 It is with sad hearts we advise that Uncle Bob bid his farewells to this world on September 6, 2019, at age 91. 

Bob (Ernest Robert) Buffum was born Apr 21, 1928 in Vernon BC, the second of 4 children of Isabel (Thompson) and Ernest Thomas Buffum.  He was predeceased by his sisters Peggy (Johnson), Thelma (Wallace) and Joan (Leipe), and is lovingly remember by all in his extended family.  

 Bob worked in forestry for many years on Vancouver Island and in Terrace, where he built his own home. He then completed his engineering technician education at BCIT and worked as a small engine tech until his retirement in 2000, when he moved back to Vernon.

 Bob had diverse interests and a curious mind, and continued researching through the net and taking courses into his late 80’s. As an aviation enthusiast, he designed, built, and flew model airplanes. He loved poetry, reading, music, walking, and discussing politics, current events, and history.  He enjoyed dining out yet remained trim on his 6’ 4” frame (he was an honorary life-time member of weight watchers). In his 80’s, he participated with family in a number of Victoria TC 10 Km walks, and is likely the only gentlemen to do so in a topcoat and fedora.

 Many thanks to Dr. R Waldron and the caring staff at the Vernon Jubilee particularly during Bob’s last couple of weeks.

 We will miss his wonderful sense of humor, his determination, positive attitude, and thoughtful insights, and are sad for him that his body failed him while he still had so much enthusiasm for life.

 At Bob’s request, there will not be a service however a celebration of life will take place in the spring.  For more info, please contact kerry8@telus.net. 

While he did not have children of his own, he will be sorely missed by his many nieces & nephews (3 generations) and their families, and by his buddies and friends.   

We love you Bob!

  

Your wit still strong; Your breath grown weak

Your zest for life maintained

 Wisdom built; Confusion speaks

Yet curiosity remained

 Fatigue increased; You sensed your fate

Struggled to release

 Would love more time; But not like this

Accepted pain-free peace

  Within our hearts, Gaping wounds

To heal with memories

  But time can’t steal the love we hold

Or the gift of knowing thee

 

 Arrangements have been entrusted to Vernon Funeral Home, Phone: 250 542 0155Condolences may be offered at www.vernonfuneralhome.com