Bob LeBarron
October 27, 1953 - October 29, 2023
In Loving Memory
Bob LeBarron
We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Bob LeBarron.He passed away peacefully at the Kelowna General Hospital on October 29, 2023, after a catastrophic stroke. He was surrounded by his wife, Patti LeBarron and daughters, Jaime, Kacie, and Emma, as well as other close family and friends. Each of whom were honoured to be with him in his final hours.
Bob was born and raised in Brandon Manitoba, October 27, 1953. He was the 4th of 5 children born to Orville and Emma LeBarron. Bob worked in Brandon before he settled on a career in the RCMP. He worked for 30 plus year in various places in British Columbia, including, Creston, Courtney, Quesnel, and Midway, with his final posting being in Armstrong.
It was in Courtenay that he met the love of his life, Patti. From there they had many wonderful adventures in various places and raised their family.
Bob retired in Armstrong and enjoyed his retirement years there. He has many friends that will remember his open garage, dog walks, good times on the golf course, and motorcycle rides. Bob was the happiest when he was surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren.
Bob always had a joke and was well liked in many communities, due to his long RCMP career. His jovial and fun personality will be fondly remembered. Bob always had a joke and was well liked in many communities, due to his long RCMP career. His jovial and fun personality will be fondly remembered. There will be a celebration of life at the Legion in Armstrong from 1:00pm – 3:00pm, Sunday, November 19, funny stories encouraged.
Arrangements entrusted to
Cypress Funeral & Cremation Services 250-546-7237
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Comments: 15
We’re both saddened to hear of Bob’s passing. We had many fun times when you were here in Courtenay… the good old days. Deepest condolences to you Patti, and the girls and their families.
Be strong…..big hugs.
My condolences to the family, I am sorry for your loss. I met Bob while living and working Highway Patrol in Armstrong. I was always inspired by his calm, patient and jovial nature. I always enjoyed talking and on occasion working with him. After he retired I would run into him in the community and always take something from our conversatiion. A sad loss.
Gordon and I are sending deepest condolences to you Patti and family. We always enjoyed visiting you in Midwzy when Don and Tanya lived there. Your all in our thoughts. ❤️
Bob was my good friend when we both worked in Quesnel. He with RCMP and I with DFO. Off duty, we played hockey, traveled to Oldtimers Tournaments and fished together. He was a wonderful guy full of life, fun and always smiling.
I will surely miss my friend.
Our condolences to his family and many friends.
Worked with Bob in Quesnel. A fun guy to work with and a great sense of humour. Condolences to Patti and family. Way too soon for this sort of thing to happen.
Dear Patti, kids and extended family. Both Susan and I are shocked & sad to hear of Bob’s untimely passing today. So unfair at this time with more retirement days ahead. Bob was always such a light of joy and humor when on serious and often tragic investigations in Courtenay. He is remembered fondly for his laugh,
..his pride of the Force, his commitment to the community and his support and love to his fellow members on the watch. Those Courtenay days were so special! Thank you. .PJ
Dear Patti, kids and extended family. Both Susan and I are shocked & sad to hear of Bob’s untimely passing today. So unfair at this time with more retirement days ahead. Bob was always such a light of joy and humor when on serious and often tragic investigations in Courtenay. He is remembered fondly for his laugh,
..his pride of the Force, his commitment to the community and his support and love to his fellow members on the watch. Those Courtenay days were so special! Thank you. .PJ
I went through training with Bob in 1978, Troop 3. Such a great guy to keep your spirits up. He kept us laughing and was always willing to lend a hand. Taken from his family way too soon but cherish the good times you had.
Patti and family so sorry for your loss. Bob and I go back to the old high school days at BCI. We had a few adventures in those days and bring back a lot of fond memories. We lived just down the back lane from each other. Bob would often stop by the house to get me dad steaming mad the next day. My dad loved his olives and Bob would clean out the jar of both the olives and the juice, which of course my dad wouldn’t find out until the next day. We had a lot of fun together with the east end crew….RIP buddy.
Bob and I played football together and went to university in Brandon The team was known as the Brandon Krugers and he had so many friends on the team. I know his brother Dan. The guy had this great sense of humor . Talked a little when he left but have not seen him for years.
I am sorry for your loss and wished that I could have met you.
Sincerely,
Rod Zenk
To the LeBarron family
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Bob.
Many fond Brandon memories come to mind for us whenever Bob was mentioned .Hopefully your memories of him will give you strength through this very difficult time .
Patti, our sincerest condolences. My shifts with Bob are some of my best memories in BC. We never failed to have an adventure and a laugh no matter how bad the day was going. Rest in a peace my friend.
Thane & Bev
I worked with Bob in Courtenay , he was one of the best guys in memory , was always fun when he was on shift . I’m sad to hear of his passing , condolences to his family
So sorry for your loss Patti and girls. Bob was always such a fun guy to be around. Will always remember his infectious smile. Rene and I are sending you big hugs. ❤️
I am sorry for your loss. I’m a tad late sending this but a friend just sent it to me . I missed it in the Brandon Sun.Bob and I go a long way back when we took Judo . We spent countless hours trying to master the art. Bob and I always placed in tournaments usually first or second place. When we entered a tournament we would take turns fighting in different divisions. We both weighed 139 pounds . I would take the 154 pound and under and he the 139 or vice versa. We would win both divisions but the main thing was we didn’t have to face each other as the fight was so hard as we were evenly matched and new each others tricks to the tee. Bob and I moved to Calgary hoping to further our techniques and the 1976 Olympics was always a goal in the backs of our minds. We both had won Black belt competitions from Dryden Ontario to Leftbridge Alberta. We set out one night in Calgary to join the only club we could find. When we got there we were the only ones there. Calgary just didn’t have a club like leftbridge had.I talked to Bob and was on my way to visit but Covid came and stopped my journey. I have a picture of Bob and I with our trophies and a good story of a tournament if you want email and I will send it to you