Obituary of Robert "Bob" Early

Robert "Bob" Lewis Early of Camrose passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at the age of 70 years. Bob was born on May 15, 1944 in Calgary, Alberta to Harold and Daphne Early, and grew up in Monitor. In 1968 he moved to the Camrose area where he worked at Byers Feed Mill and also worked on their farm. In 1969 he married Martha Banack, his wife of 45 years. Their family tree grew to include three children and their spouses, and ten grandchildren. Over the years Bob had a variety of jobs; including farming, elevator agent, UFA agent, installing fiber optic lines, and working on the pipeline. Bob will be remembered for his love for his family, his pride in his work, tending to his tomatoes, as well as his quick wit. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Martha; children Denise (Russell) Hawkins of Camrose, Arlene (Dale) Bujold of Barrhead, and Harvey Early (Iris Scherger) of Bonneyville; ten grandchildren Lynaya, Aiden, Brett, Bradley, Brayden, Brendan, Morgan, Kayln, Avery, and Spencer; and sisters Helen (Raymond) Tkach of Veteran, Alberta, Margaret Smawley of Kelowna, B.C., and Sharon (Morris) Thompson of Provost. Bob was predeceased by his parents Harold and Daphne. A Celebration of Life was held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, March 1, 2015 from the Camrose Regional Exhibition (4250 Exhibition Dr) with Rev. Bill Harder officiating. Inurnment has taken place in the Camrose Cemetery. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to St. Mary's Hospital Palliative Care Unit Television Fund.