Robert James LeDrew

1958 - 2013 

Robert (Bob) James LeDrew, best friend and life partner of Shelley Overwater (LeDrew) went to sleep on January 19, 2013 at the age of 54 years after a battle with lung cancer. 

He leaves behind his son, Allister John LeDrew, step children, Ryan Osmond and Katie Overwater, brother, David LeDrew, sisters Madeline Smith (Bill Smith), Shirley Quilty (Anthony Quilty), Kim LeDrew and his in-laws, Patrick and Nan Rice and many, many others who loved him.  Wherever he went he filled a room with his good nature and his big heart.  He was a very brave and courageous man and he will be missed by all. He was predeceased by his parents, Allister John and Myrtle LeDrew. 

Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday January 26, 2013 at St. Paul’s United Church with cremation following the service. 

We would like to thank Dr. Cornie Woelk, nurse, Karen Schaak and the rest of the great staff at Boundary Trails Health Centre for their excellent care during Bob’s illness.  If friends so desire, donations may be made in Bob’s memory to KatieCares Foundation (makes cheques out to the Winkler Community Foundation) 185 Main St. Winkler, MB R6W 1B4.