Bob (Robert) John Dyck
November 4, 1959 – January 14, 2024
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Bob (Robert) Dyck of Hepburn, SK on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 64 years of age.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Sarah; children: Mandy, Ryan (Shantel), and Kate (Andrew); beloved granddaughter Birdie; brother Brian (Robin) and nephew Jack; as well as numerous relatives, neighbours and friends.
Bob was predeceased by his parents, Henry and Iona Dyck; his infant sister; and his dear cousin and best-friend Len Thiessen.
Bob was born in Saskatoon, SK where he lived until moving onto the family farm with his parents at a young age. In the early days, they had a small dairy farm, where it was his job to feed the calves. Over the years, with hard work and sacrifice, the family farm grew to include livestock and grain. Bob loved his cattle, and cared for them with a tender hand, especially his orphaned calves.
Bob and his brother Brian worked the family farm alongside their dad Henry; with meals, support and late-night ride-alongs provided by Iona, Sarah and the kids; until Henry’s passing. The two brothers farmed together ever since. Bob truly loved the land; a farmer through and through. He was so grateful to get “one last harvest,” despite his illness.
Bob graduated from Hepburn School in 1978. He was extremely athletic and played almost any sport available to him, with a particular love for fastball. He was ‘one hell of a bowler’ and had boxes of trophies to prove it! He rarely missed a world series game or Sunday night football, and he started every day with news, weather and sports highlights. Over the years, he enjoyed giving back to his community, through volunteer firefighting, generous charitable donations, arena caretaking and participating in parades and events like Harvest for Kids.
Bob met the love of his life, Sarah, his ‘blondie’ in 1993, and they were married in a trend-setting destination wedding in Jamaica in 1995. They designed and built their dream home — full of love, with enough room for the kids — where they hosted many New Years Eve parties with dining room dancing, kitchen island ‘spezeare-ing’ and early-morning drawn-out goodbyes. Over the years they built a beautiful yard that they loved caring for together — him on the mower, her tending her flowers, always a kitty or two nearby.
Bob was magnetic; he drew everyone in with his shining blue eyes, warm smile and big heart. His laugh was pure, contagious and uplifting. He truly had a gift for making you feel at ease. He was a comfort to be around, thoughtful and caring; and had an incredible sense of humour. He would do almost anything for a friend, neighbour (or stranger) in need, and he showed his love through incredible acts of kindness.
Bob had a remarkable work ethic. When he wasn’t working, he always had a project on the go and was very resourceful, recycling and welding old farm equipment and tools into bird feeders, or “hose holder-uppers” for Sarah’s garden, or anything that anyone needed. In recent years, he had discovered a love of woodworking, building his loved ones amazing pieces of furniture and the most beautiful bird houses. He was so proud of his kids — his ‘Bayba’, ‘Bud’, and ‘Tootse’ — and was never afraid to tell us how much he loved us, often with a teary eye and a firm leg squeeze.
In our saddest moments, our prayers were answered and Bob was able to pass peacefully with the love of his family around him, in the capable caring hands of the doctors, nurses and CCAs at St. Paul’s Hospital Palliative Care Unit. While we are left in great sorrow here on earth, we take solace knowing he is with God. He has gone far too soon and will be so dearly missed.
A viewing will be held on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at Dalmeny Funeral Home, 139 3rd Street, Dalmeny, SK.
The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. at the Hepburn MB Church, with Reverend Ralph Gliege officiating. To watch the live stream please click on the link below.
CLICK HERE FOR LIVE STREAM LINK OF FUNERAL SERVICE FOR THE LATE BOB (ROBERT) DYCK
(A copy of the live stream will also be available to view after the service at the link above.)
Memorial donations can be made to St. Paul’s Palliative Care Unit (St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation, Palliative Care, 1702 20th Street West, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7M 0Z9); or STARS Air Ambulance (STARS Donations, 1441 Aviation Park NE, Box 570 Calgary, Alberta T2E 8M7).
All funeral arrangements entrusted to Dalmeny Funeral Home 306-254-2022.
15 Comments
So sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. A man who accomplished so much in a short time. To be loved so much says it all. He inherited the best of each of his parents.
I met Bob only once and saw him a couple times during that meeting. A kind gentle soul with a smile as wide as a mile. You had an incredible journey on earth, but your best journey is just beginning. Rest in Peace Bob, you will not be forgotten.
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
So sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family from a cousin in B.C. Darlene
So sorry to here of Bob’s passing. He was a lifelong friend and a groomsman at our wedding. Although we didn’t see each other often it was just like old times when we did. Our condolences to Sarah and family.
I’m so sorry for the loss of an old friend, he was a warm gentle man, good hearted and fun to be around. Condolences to his wife and children!
I’m so sorry for the loss of an old friend, he was a warm gentle man, good hearted and fun to be around. I haven’t seen Bob for a long time but I remember him .
Condolences to his family!
My deepest condolences to the family. Bob was a wonderful man with always a huge smile on his face and a cheerful word for everyone.
My heart and thoughts go out to Bob’s family and his brother Brian. I know Bob was a very hard working man who loved being a farmer. Bob and Brian’s Dad, Henry, had a very special place in my heart.
We’re very sorry for your loss. We wish you peace at this time.
Bob’s impact on all the lives he touched is immeasurable. His memory will always shine brightly. Rest in peace, Bob.
May all the wonderful memories you have with Bob help you through this very difficult time. It sounds as though many wonderful memories where made, hold them close to your heart and he will always be with you. I wish we had visited more so we knew our Saskatchewan family, but unfortunately distance and time kept us from doing that. It does sound like he was well loved and will truly be missed. May He Rest in Peace
I met Bob in the early morning hours of Oct 4, 2023 and he was SO very glad and excited “”my Sarah’s on her way home and arriving within minutes, can’t wait to see her, I sure missed her !”” …. his smiling eyes and kind look … he was truly awaiting your return. There was something haunting in his voice that I would not understand until much later … May you enjoy looking down and watching over and upon your loving family, watching over and looking down upon your beautiful, golden fields and seeing all the little things that you so enjoyed, held so dear and worthwhile, listening to the wind blowing through the fields, the trees, birds chirping, cattle and calves mooing, kitties purring and feeling the cooling, refreshing and soft breeze at any given time. Rest in Peace and know that all who loved you will always love you just as they know your love will always be with and around them.
Our sincere condolences to Sarah, Brian and families: Bob was a very special person who touch more lives than you can know. He would come into the bank, always cheery, and say “good morning bank ladies” to which we would rely “good morning farmer man” May you keep the sweet memories close to your head. Rest in the arms of Jesus Bob.
Sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. We had a lot of good times back in the day.
Bob was one of a kind. The world has lost a good one but heaven has a new shining star.
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