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Arthur Robert Carey

August 13, 2003

Arthur Robert (Bob) passed away peacefully on August 13, 2003 in White Rock, aged 87 years. He is lovingly remembered and will be forever missed by his wife, Nancy, 2 sons, Jon (Rita), Chris (Charlotte), 4 grandsons - Mat (Helen), Sam, Craig and Colin, also by his many dear friends.

Bob was born and raised in New Zealand and he proudly served his country in the Second World War with the Royal New Zealand Air Force.

In 1946 he moved to Canada where he met Nancy and they were married in 1949. Bob lived a very full and active life, he was a long time member of the Greater Vancouver Motorcycle Club where he made many good friends. He will be truly missed by all.

A celebration of Bob's life was held at the Pacific Carlton Senior's Residence, 15366 - 17th Avenue, White Rock on Thursday, August 21, 2003 at 3:00 p.m.

In memory of Bob, donations may be made to the B.C. Children's Hospital Foundation, 4480 Oak Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6H 2N6. To sign the guest book of condolence you may click on: squamishfuneralchapel.com

There was also an informal gathering on Saturday, August 23, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. at the Greater Vancouver Motorcycle Clubhouse, #303 - 9785 - 192nd St., Surrey.