He was born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan on November 2, 1955. He received his high school education in Kelstern and Hodgeville. Upon graduation Bob farmed for a couple of years. Moving on with his life, he attended the U of S and graduated from pharmacy in 1979.
On April 3, 1982 he opened Lansdall Pharmacy in Maple Creek which he operated until his passing. His store was operated with a personal touch that was Bob’s hallmark – compassion. Customers knew they could call on him at any time with prescriptions or advice. He cared.
He served a term on town council and gave back to his community through his philanthropy.
Bob was predeceased by his father Bert Lansdall and father-in-law Jim Hunter.
He is survived by his wife Lynda, children Tristan and Maria; his mother Delores Lansdall, sister Lorna (Kevin) Paulson, brother Lorne (Carol) Lansdall, his mother-in-law Nesta Hunter and a large and supportive family of in-laws, nieces and nephews.
The funeral service was held on Friday, September 12, 2014 at 2 p.m. at the Maple Creek Armoury with Captain Ed Dean and Reverend Eva Stanley officiating. A private family interment will take place in Hodgeville, Saskatchewan. A memorial reception was held on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 2 p.m. at the Hodgeville Hall. Pallbearers were Hayden Paulson, Justin Lansdall, David Lansdall, Clayton Wagner, Sheldon Barsness and Harold Gerbrandt.
Those who wish to remember Bob may do so with a gift to the charity of choice.
To email an expression of sympathy you may visit http://www.gonebutnotforgotten.ca.
Binkley’s Funeral Service, Maple Creek and Leader, in charge of arrangements 306-662-2292.
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.