Robert Lawrence Hancherow

Bob passed away on January 8, 2024 at the age of 82 years old after a very short battle with cancer.  He was born on August 4, 1941 at Eldersley, SK and raised on the family farm. Bob was predeceased by his beloved wife Faye who passed away in 2008. He was also predeceased by his parents, two sisters and six brothers. His is survived by his numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great, great nieces and nephews as well as many friends, both in Kamloops and around the world.

Bob attended school in Eldersley until grade 7 when his family moved to Nipawin, SK and he graduated from high school there in 1959. He enrolled in Teachers College that fall and received his Masters of Education from Gongaza University (Spokane) in 1990. He previously taught and lived in Saskatoon, Meadow Lake, SK, Peavine Metis Colony in Northern Alberta, Watson Lake, Yukon and Merritt. Bob then made his way to Kamloops where he lived for over 45 years.  Bob enjoyed being with family and friends, going to the gym, walking, traveling, reading, cooking, gardening and being an amazing and very involved uncle to his nieces and nephews.

He will be remembered by all who knew him as a generous and kindhearted person who loved to have fun and could tell a great story! Bob will be buried at the Kindersley Cemetery and a celebration of life will be held at a later date in Kamloops, B.C.