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BIGHAM, Boy (Bob)

BIGHAM, Boy (Bob)

Boy (Bob) Bigham passed away peacefully on May 21/22 at the age of 90. He will be lovingly missed by his children, Kevin (Carol), Joan (Ken), Gary (Michelle) Jim (Karleen) and his grandchildren, Robert (Sheena), Derek, Jasmine (Magmas), Matt (Megan), Jacob (Tiara), Jordon (Kiana) and Great grandchildren, Alex, Gary, George, Grayson and EldrickHe was predeceased by his Wife Merlyn, Granddaughter Kelley, son-in-law Fred and Daughter in-law-Linda.Also survived by his brother Bruce (Jeannie) and Sisters-in-laws Orma Graham, Carol (Eric) Greenidge as well as numerous nieces & nephews. Bob was born in Kamloops Oct 16/31. He spent his whole life in Kamloops working and raising his family.  Bob was always there to lend a hand or pitch in to fill a position whether it meant becoming the President of the North Kamloops boy Scouts or umpiring a minor Softball game so that the children could enjoy these activities.  Bob and his wife Merlyn pushed a road into Dominic Lake and built a fishing camp which they ran until their children Kevin and Joan had to start school.  Bob loved to camp and fish and never hesitated to pack up his camper and take his kids and grandkids fishing at the local lakes.  He also enjoyed woodworking for which his children provided endless projects for him to make or repair.Bob worked at numerous jobs in Kamloops from high school till his retirement.  He worked for Dearborn Tractor & Syd Smiths in the shop. He later moved to the Navy Depot in Rayleigh where he was a firefighter, at which time he was also a Volunteer Firefighter for the City.  When the Rayleigh Depot closed, he moved up to the Navy Depot in Sahali till it became the regional Jail.  During this time, he got his Steam Engineers ticket and moved out to Tranquille to work in the heat plant.  When Tranquille closed Bob moved to the Public Works Steam Plant on Columbia Street until his retirement.Dad was someone who brought out the best in us, he gave us a sense of pride in who we are and where we come from, he filled us with confidence to believe in ourselves and our dreams, he touched us with the warmth and closeness only family can share.He was a kind and caring father, grandpa, great grandpa adopted grandpa, friend and gentleman, who will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.The Bigham Family would also like to give our heart felt thanks to the all the Doctors, Nurses and Care Aides of the Emergency Department at RIH.  The professional and sensitive care you provided to our Dad and us during our difficult time will always be remembered.


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