HOWARD Robert (Bob) Carlyle was born on August 15, 1925 in Ottawa, Ontario, the fifth of five children born to Walter and Florence Howard. Bob passed away peacefully at the age of 82 on March 5, 2008 at Vancouver General Hospital. Bob was predeceased by his beloved wife Ruth in April 2007 and his eldest son Carlyle in 1970. His passing is deeply mourned by devoted family members: son Peter (Brenda) and daughters Claudia (James) and Carol (Leo) and his 5 loving grandchildren Blair, Cyan, Coco, Gregory, and Nicki. As a teenager, Bob served in the Navy. Bob graduated from the University of British Columbia with a degree in Forestry. He met and married Ruth in 1951 and raised 4 children in the Kerrisdale neighborhood of Vancouver. Ruth and Bob joined Knox United Church in 1956 which became a central point in their lives. He enjoyed lasting friendships made through church activities including many years as a Scout leader. Bob was proud of his lifetime career in the forest industry and his professional support of educational initiatives and reforestation projects. Bob was a remarkable husband and father. He valued family and friends, and enjoyed every opportunity to bring the family together for special events. Bob is celebrated for his quiet generosity, kindness and thoughtful appreciation of all life's blessings. A memorial service will be held March 19th at 12:30 PM at Knox United Church, 5600 Balaclava, Vancouver with Reverend Sally McShane officiating. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Trans Canada Trail ( www.tctrail.ca ) would be greatly appreciated.