Obituary for Bob McLaren
McLaren: Robert K. (Bob)
September 3, 1925 – October 18, 2020
Robert Knox McLaren was born September 3, 1925 at Drake, Saskatchewan and passed away at Central Parkland Lodge in Lanigan, Saskatchewan October 18, 2020 at the age of 95.
Bob attended Otterburn school until grade 8 and Drake High School for grade 9 and 10. He grew up on the farm east of Drake, milking cows and working the land with horses. He spoke of trips north to cut firewood and the many varieties of livestock they had. Bob spent a couple of winters working in Saskatoon and in Ontario.
Bob married Ida Assman October 17, 1958 and they lived and farmed at Drake, 2 miles west of where he grew up. He was very active in sports all his life including playing, coaching, and mentoring in baseball, hockey, and curling. He was also very dedicated to the community in many aspects. He was a very respected and loved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and will be greatly missed.
Bob was predeceased by his father (Robert McLaren Sr.) and mother (Gladys Reade); sisters Tena and Jean; and brother John. He is survived by his wife Ida; daughters Denise (Herm) Friesen; Jaclyn Friesen, Taron and Jacey; Laura Friesen (Mark Helstrom) and Dawn McLaren (Marty Glover); Rylee McLaren; Kristen – Omar Simms, Jayden and Trey; Tom -Amanda Glover, Hayley, Hannah, and Grace; Marc Glover; and son Duane (Kerri) McLaren, Krishia McLaren – John Fettes, Isla; Kenadi McLaren.
He is also survived by his brother Gerald and family as well as many nieces and nephews.
Due to COVID-19 A Private Family Celebration of Life Service will be held at Fotheringham’s Funeral Chapel, Watrous, Saskatchewan on Saturday, October 24, 2020. Private Family Interment in Drake Cemetery. For those so wishing, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Drake Recreation Board, 125 Francis St., Drake, SK S0K 1H0 or Central Parkland Lodge, Box 459, Lanigan, SK S0K 2M0 would be appreciated. For online condolences or tributes please visit http://www.fotheringham-mcdougall.com
September 3, 1925 – October 18, 2020
Robert Knox McLaren was born September 3, 1925 at Drake, Saskatchewan and passed away at Central Parkland Lodge in Lanigan, Saskatchewan October 18, 2020 at the age of 95.
Bob attended Otterburn school until grade 8 and Drake High School for grade 9 and 10. He grew up on the farm east of Drake, milking cows and working the land with horses. He spoke of trips north to cut firewood and the many varieties of livestock they had. Bob spent a couple of winters working in Saskatoon and in Ontario.
Bob married Ida Assman October 17, 1958 and they lived and farmed at Drake, 2 miles west of where he grew up. He was very active in sports all his life including playing, coaching, and mentoring in baseball, hockey, and curling. He was also very dedicated to the community in many aspects. He was a very respected and loved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and will be greatly missed.
Bob was predeceased by his father (Robert McLaren Sr.) and mother (Gladys Reade); sisters Tena and Jean; and brother John. He is survived by his wife Ida; daughters Denise (Herm) Friesen; Jaclyn Friesen, Taron and Jacey; Laura Friesen (Mark Helstrom) and Dawn McLaren (Marty Glover); Rylee McLaren; Kristen – Omar Simms, Jayden and Trey; Tom -Amanda Glover, Hayley, Hannah, and Grace; Marc Glover; and son Duane (Kerri) McLaren, Krishia McLaren – John Fettes, Isla; Kenadi McLaren.
He is also survived by his brother Gerald and family as well as many nieces and nephews.
Due to COVID-19 A Private Family Celebration of Life Service will be held at Fotheringham’s Funeral Chapel, Watrous, Saskatchewan on Saturday, October 24, 2020. Private Family Interment in Drake Cemetery. For those so wishing, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Drake Recreation Board, 125 Francis St., Drake, SK S0K 1H0 or Central Parkland Lodge, Box 459, Lanigan, SK S0K 2M0 would be appreciated. For online condolences or tributes please visit http://www.fotheringham-mcdougall.com