Obituary of Robert Schattenkirk

SCHATTENKIRK - Mr. Robert ‘Bob' Schattenkirk passed away on Friday October 7, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was 77 years of age. Bob was born February 28, 1939 in Regina; and at a young age was moved to Yorkton in the care of his extended family. He lived his childhood and teenage years in Yorkton until the completion of Grade 10, when he was dispatched to Vancouver serving for the Canadian Navy. After two years of service Bob returned to his hometown where he met the love of his life, Audrey. The two wed shortly thereafter in 1960. In the coming years Bob's family grew to include his three sons: Dean, Dale, and Dana. Bob's work has been vast and memorable over the years, he has had his hand in most everything around Yorkton. After returning from the Navy and settling down, he worked as a Baker at McGavin's for 5 years. Despite his time there his culinary skills still could not rival Audrey's. Afterwards, Bob found his niche, woodwork. For the next 25 years he worked for SAIL (formerly SCCCA) teaching woodworking skills to people of special needs. His work took him between Yorkton and Melville; where he impacted both communities. Many of us can recall Bob remising and telling stories of "when I was at the workshop". Continuing his love for woodworking, he built his own contracting business taking on anything from building a deck to finishing work. If you had a job, Bob could do it. Bob gave back to his community whenever he could. For 20 years he volunteered at Parkland Collage teaching English to immigrants in order to aid in their transition to life in Canada. Bob contributed to Scouts Canada for over 15 years in various levels teaching many young children, including his three boys, valuable skills. When Bob was not working or volunteering he pursued his many hobbies. His true passion was indeed woodworking, spending his free time making small projects and carving. Bob and his wife were avid travellers, they have been to almost every corner of Canada carting around their boler trailer, stopping at all the sights along the way. Robert enjoyed spending time with his family, hosting many holiday at their house just to get everyone together. The centerpiece of these holidays, most notably Christmas, is Bob and Audrey's elaborate Christmas village that took over their living room during the winter months. Bob has been predeceased by all of his parents, brothers, and sisters. Bob is survived and remembered by his loving wife of 56 years, Audrey; son Dean (Teresa), grand-children Tishina (Mike) and Elena, great-grand-child Frederik; son Dale (Christy), grand-children Joshua and Zachary; son Dana (Ronda), and grand-child Benjamin. He will also be dearly missed by his nieces and nephews, other family members, and many friends. A Memorial Service was held Thursday, October 13, 2016 at the chapel of Bailey's Funeral Home in Yorkton with Crystal Bailey, Certified Celebrant officiating. The eulogy was presented by Gordon Ross. The taped hymn, ‘Rock of Ages' was the processional and ‘Amazing Grace' played by piper, Fern Katzberg as the recessional. The interment took place in the Garden of Memories at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Joshua Schattenkirk as the urnbearer. Memorials in memory of Bob may be made to the Lung Association as gifts of remembrance. Service Information Thursday, October 13th, 2016 2:00pm, Bailey's Funeral Home, Yorkton Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens