ROBERT "BOB" FYSH

MR. ROBERT “BOB” FYSH, age 80 of Moose Jaw passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2004. Bob was always so proud to say that he had been born and raised in Moose Jaw.  He worked for fifty years at Leonard Fysh Drugstore, starting as a delivery boy on a bicycle at age 14.  His staff was his second family and he genuinely cared about his customers.  Bob loved his profession of pharmacy.  He served on many community organizations over the years and at the time of his passing he was a life member of the Kiwanis Club of Moose Jaw.  Predeceased by his parents, Leonard and Mabel Fysh, a sister, Doris Fysh and a brother-in-law, Lawrence Laughy, Bob will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 53 years, Phyllis, daughter, Laurie (James) Eustace of Sherwood Park, Alberta and their children: Adam, Ben and Ryan, son, Greg (Barb) of Moose Jaw and their children: Cindy, Harvey and Robbie, daughter, Leslie (Evan) Tait of Fort McMurray, Alberta and their children: David, Heather, Jacqueline and Amy (Trent) Froese and their daughter, Megan, one brother, Fred (Marg) of Sarnia, Ontario, sister, Audrey Laughy of Wanham, Alberta, niece, Tracy, nephew, Mark as well as other relatives.  A Service of Remembrance will be held on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. at W.J.Jones & Son Funeral Chapel, Moose Jaw.  Reverend Dr. Donald Laing will officiate.  Memorialization will take place in St. Andrew’s United Church Garden of Memories.  Donations to Providence Place, 100-2nd Ave. N.E., Moose Jaw, S6H 1B8 or to the Moose Jaw Union Hospital, 455 Fairford St. E., Moose Jaw, S76H 1H3 would be appreciated by the family. In living memory of Robert, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W.J.Jones & Son Funeral Home.   

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Marlowe Baiton - Winnipeg, MB: I am very sorry to hear about Bob's passing, my thoughts are with his family.  My Mother, Beverley Hamilton knew the Fysh family, as she helped home care Bob's father, Mr. Fysh.  Mom left us this past May, so I sure know your sadness.  Best Wishes to you all.

Bud and Ann McCaig - Calgary, AB:  Mrs. Phyllis Fysh and Family:  Our most sincere condolence to you and your family.  We cherish many wonderful memories of times past.  Our thoughts and good wishes are with you at this time of sadness. Sincerely, Ann & Bud McCaig and the McCaig Family

Maurice & Nicole McCaig: Phyllis and Family:  Sorry we won't be able to attend the service in Moose Jaw.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you.  Sincerely, Maurice & Nicole McCaig. 

John & Adeline: Our thoughts and prayers are with Phyllis and the rest of Bob's family and friends.

Gaye Stewart - Moose Jaw, SK:  Phyllis and family,  Bob has fought a lot of years, and is now in a wonderful resting place.  I knew Bob from Kiwanis, and he was always a great gentleman with a special sense of humour.  He will be missed.

Bob Newton - Regina, SK: Mrs. Fysh, Leslie, Laurie and Greg:  I have so many good memories of my years working at the Drug Store as mailboy, then out in the front.  I can still see Bob reaching for his pack of Buckinghams before we locked up at 8 o'clock!  Yes, the staff was a big family - those were the days!  My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Carlene Mullin Graham - Brooks, AB: Mrs. Fysh, I am very sorry to hear of Mr. Fysh's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  I remember our great jig saw puzzle exchanges that Mr. Fysh and I always had when I lived next door with my folks.  I can still hear the laughing that carried in through the windows if Mr. Fysh and dad were outside in the yard at the same time.  I will be thinking of you. 

Jherryd Jhordynn - Calgary, AB: Cousin Phyllis & Fysh Family - So sorry to hear of Bob's passing I remember him and his parents from my Moose Jaw days. My brother, Gary Hyland passed on the obit as he knows I do family genealogy. While living in Moose Jaw, my name was Ron Hyland. Along with sympathy I send understanding and Encouragement.

Mark Fysh - Sarnia, Ont. - My heart goes out to you and the Fysh family out west. Lots of love and as always in my prayers Love Mark Fysh and family

Diane Krause - Calgary, AB:  My sympathy to the Fysh family, many times I had a prescription filled and talk to Bob frequently. My sister Beverley Hamilton was Bob's father's care giver and have fond memories of the Fysh sense of humor.

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