CROCKFORD, ROBERT "BOB" KING: Dec. 7, 1917 Dec. 24, 2013 Robert Bob King Crockford passed away peacefully on December 24, 2013 at Sunnybank Centre after a short illness. Bob was born on December 7, 1917 in Kilburn, London, England to Walter and Mary Crockford. Bob was predeceased by his wife Irene of 70 years in 2010; his parents and two brothers. He is survived by several nieces and nephews in England plus numerous close friends in Canada. As a young lad in England, Bob had many occupations. One was working in an upscale department store, Lyons, where he met Irene and they were married April 28, 1940, just after Bob enlisted to serve in World War II. Bob found himself not far from the front line as an ambulance driver and medic. After the war he returned to England and Irene where he continued to work for the services as a driver. It was here that he met a fellow who talked him into going west. In 1953 Bob & Irene immigrated to Canada where after several years and different occupations Bob started with Woodward's stores and continued with them until retirement in 1983. Bob and Irene transferred to the Penticton Woodward's in 1978 where they lived in Naramata for five years. After retirement they downsized and moved to Meadow Gardens where they formed many lasting friendships. Bob enjoyed his weekly golf games, bowling in Osoyoos and Monday night card games. Bob and Irene travelled extensively after retirement and loved to spend the winters in warmer climates. Bob was a member of the Oliver Royal Canadian Legion and he appreciated the visits of the Legionaires when he was residing at Sunnybank. A memorial service will be held at 3:30 P.M. Saturday May 3, 2014 at St. Edward's Anglican Church. A graveside urn interment and committal will follow at the Oliver Municipal Cemetery Field of Honour. A reception will follow the committal."A special thank you to the staff and residents of Sunnybank for the wonderful care and friendship shown to Bob. Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.comArrangements entrusted to Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium, Oliver & Osoyoos.