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TRCA, Robert "Bob "Lawrence

October 31, 1926 ~ August 2, 2014

Left this life surrounded by his loving family on August 2, 2014 at the age of 87. Survived by his son John Trca and daughter Joan (Bud) Chislett, grandchildren Meghan, Melissa, John and Adam and, great granddaughter Emily. Recently reunited with grandson Chad (Leny) and great grandchildren Brianna and Jackson. Also survived by his step family Judy (Doug) DeWinter and Larry (Jean) Duhamel, grandchildren Tracy, Nikkaleana, Raedeen and Brianne and, great grandchildren Emma, Taylor, Kennedy and Ryanne. Dad was born and raised in Calgary but spent almost 60 years in the White Rock area. He lived an interesting and colorful life, working at everything from logging to metal fabrication, real estate sales, property development and finally, cutting and supplying firewood for which he became widely known as "Bob the Woodman." Dad was a friend of Bill W for more than 37 years and, for that the family is eternally grateful. In keeping dad's wishes - no service will be held and flowers are gratefully declined. Donations made in his memory, to the Salvation Army would be appreciated. "Shake the hand of the man that shook the world".