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 Robert (Bob) Hankins Dec. 8, 1925 ~ Sept. 27, 2010 Bob was born Decemeber 8, 1925 to Oscar and Louisa Hankins in Donalda, Alberta. He spent his childhood years along with older sister Iona, and younger brothers Clarance and Doug on the family farm. Bob was very industrious catching rabbits in a trapline on his way to school. When he was 11 he started going out to work with his Dad. At 14, Bob left home to go to work on neighbouring farms. He worked around a bit and then in 1944 he joined the armed forces until the end of the war. Bob married Betty Elliot in 1953; they farmed in Gadsby and Botha, Alberta. In 1958, they moved to Arrowpark, British Columbia to farm, Bob also worked in the bush falling, skidding and running cat. In 1967, B.C. Hydro bought their farm for the High Arrow Dam. Bob and Betty and their three children Jim, Judy and Allan moved to the Queen Charlotte Islands. Bob and Betty enjoyed the Queen Charlotte Islands. There was plenty of work for Bob driving fuel truck, gravel truck and running skidder. They missed the farm life and in 1971, they moved to Edgewood, British Columbia. Bob ranched and worked in the woods. He found a new hobby, chariot racing, raising and training his little ponies. In 1978, Bob and Betty moved to Burton, British Columbia. Although Bob was supposed to be semi-retired he kept busy at various jobs and spent time helping out his friends and family. In 1992, Bob and Betty decided to move to Dawson Creek. Bob had spent time there hunting and liked the country and people. Bob had a new interest building intricate wooden toys. The couple found they loved ice fishing and they spent many happy days fishing and camping at lakes and parks in the area and all over British Columbia. Bob always enjoyed hunting and fishing not only to provide for his family but to get out into the outdoors. Bob was a man with many talents. Over his lifetime he ranched often administering remedies to his livestock. He was experienced in logging, falling, skidding, and running cat. His carpentry work was excellent and he built several barns, a duplex and also did all repairs to their home. Bob never lost his interest in farming and continued to help his friend Stan at harvestime until Bob was 80. Bob made friends easily and was generous with his time and knowledge. He loved to dance and play cards and spend time with friends and family. He had quite a sense of humour. We will all miss him very much. Bob Hankins passed away peacefully with Betty his loving wife of 57 years by his side. Bob was predeceased by brothers Clarance and Doug. He is survived by his sister Iona, his three children Jim (Monica), Judy, Allan (Cheri) and six grandchildren, Tabitha (Phil), Madeline (Marvin), Joel, Tyson, Adrianna, and Alicia. A memorial service was held on October 1, 2010 at the Bergeron Funeral Chapel, Dawson Creek, British Columbia. Interment of Bob’s urn took place at a graveside in the Botha Community Cemetery, Botha, Alberta on October 8, 2010. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Bob may be made by donation to the ‘Dawson Creek and District Hospital Foundation’ 11100 – 13th Street, Dawson Creek, British Columbia V1G 3W8. |
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