Rob was born January 20, 1934, the fifth child of eight born to Henry and Marie Davis of Nosehills.

Rob went to Nosehills School and then to Wheatridge. After his school years Rob worked for many of the neighboring farmers and also drove gravel truck prior to marriage.

In 1956, Rob married Jeanette Johnstone, the daughter of Wilson and Zita Johnstone of Nosehills. Rob and Jeanette’s first home was the “Dunn place” up in the hills. To this union a daughter was born.

In 1959 the small family moved to the present farm where two sons and another daughter were added to the family.

Rob farmed and drove school bus for many years. Throughout his life Rob was active in ball, hockey, golf, fishing, hunting, camping and vacationing. All of these activities were enjoyed with family and friends creating many fond memories to last through his retirement.

Rob resided on the farm until his passing.

He was predeceased by his parents, Henry and Marie; brothers Archie, Leslie and Donnie; and father-in-law Wilson Johnstone.

Rob is survived by his loving wife Jeanette; sons Lee (Valda) and Harley (Carrie); daughters Kathy (Lee) Suntjens and Stacey (Neil) Liknes.

He is also survived by his grandchildren Janna (Trevor) Wittmack, Matthew and Lauren Davis, Trina Suntjens, Tara (Sheldon) Davis, Trisha Suntjens, Nathan, Anthony and Christopher Liknes and great grandson Payton Davis.

Also brother Pat (Joanne) Davis; sisters Alice Beebe, Mary (Ernest) Monagle and Dorothy (Bud) Devy; sisters-in-law Dorothy Davis and Gene Davis; mother-in-law Zita Johnstone; brother-in-law Harvey (Sandra) Johnstone and daughter-in-law Charlene.

Funeral services for the late Rob Davis were held on Friday, March 14, 2003 in the Veteran Commun-ity Hall at 2 p.m. with Sonja Smith leading the service.

A tribute to Rob’s life was given by long time friend and neighbour Ken Webb. Special recorded selections “Baseball Card” by Kenny Rogers, “Put Another Log On The Fire” by Waylon Jennings and “Fishing In The Dark” by The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.

Honourary pallbearers were “All of Rob’s Family and Friends”. Family and friends remained together in the Community Hall for a time of fellowship and sharing with the luncheon prepared and served by the Veteran United Church Women.

Should friends desire memorial contributions may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Research Dept., c/o Tom Baker Cancer Foundation, 1331- 29 St. N.W., Calgary, Ab. T2N 4N2.

Parkview Funeral Chapels "Families Serving Families" were entrusted with care and funeral arrangements. For further information please contact 578-3777.

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