Robert Warren Shimer
Died: December 6, 2004 | Place:
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SHIMER — It is with incredible sorrow that Lois, Jil, Ben and Nicki, Dylan, Izaac and Levi announce the death of their beloved and loving husband, father and Poppa, Robert Warren Shimer on Monday, December 6, 2004 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, at age 61. He also leaves to grieve his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Jim & Carolyn Kirkland, Gordon and Diane Kirkland, as well as nieces Catherine, (Andy, Megan, Carter,) Susan and nephews Darryl, Michael and Bradley. He was pre-deceased by his infant son Jon-Mikel (1972). Bob was a gentle, compassionate man who spent his life teaching, guiding and nurturing, whether in his chosen profession as an educator at the Thames Valley Board of Education or as a volunteer at Huron Church Camp, for almost 30 years. He cut his own path in life with strength and dignity taking it wherever it lead him. His deep faith allowed him to be unafraid to travel off the well trodden roads and he held himself above no others. Bob had more friends than any man could hope to deserve and he spent his last days communicating his love with anyone who crossed the threshold of his room. He wanted to make sure that we knew how special we were and what our presence in his life meant to him. His only regret was – This is happening a lot faster and a lot sooner than I had expected.” Too fast and too soon for us as well”
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We know in our heart that there is no greater thing in the world than pure unselfish love. Death cannot conquer that love. Good people like Bob Shimer do not die. Death separates us from him, but his work, his love and his strength of character shall belong to all of us who knew him.
I feel fortunate to have worked with Bob.
We would like to express our deepest sympathy to all of Bob’s family during this sad time. We have known him for many years in connection with his work at the Huron Church Camp. Whenever an electrical problem occurred we would always hear from Bob. He was a very caring and gentle man. He will be missed by many!
Tony & Judy Hutchings – Bayfield Electric
Lois and family we were sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Our hearts and prayers go out to you.
Bill and Lorie Bethel Sr.
Jill,
Thinking of you at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Ann, Paula and Lee-Anne
Dear Lois and Family: May the love that surrounds you at this time give you strength. Even from afar we feel the loss. Such a wonderful man I am honored to have known him. With my love and prayers. Steve.
Despite our short encounters at camp wendake, I found Bob kind and strong. May he rest in peace.
With deepest prayers: Abid
Lois and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Dear Lois, Ben and Jill,
I was saddened to learn of Bob’s passing. Please know that I have some very happy memories of times we spent together. Bob always made us feel comfortable and accepted whenever we got together. He was compassionate and caring with a talent for making people feel they counted in the great scheme of things. The professionals I met at Sherwood Fox after taking over his position when he retired spoke fondly of his gentle nature and wonderful sense of dedication. The legacy of his faith in action will be remembered my the many lives he touched. I send my love and prayers. Richard McLaggan
Dear Lois, Our heartfelt sympathy over your loss of Bob.
We know that words are a poor substitute but we wanted you to know that we care and are thinking about you.
Respectfully, Marilyn & Bill McClelland
Dear Jil,
Your Dad lives on in you and your boys. I expect to see you sporting red socks at work. My thoughts are with you.
Now the tough work begins for you and your family. If you keep talking, eventually, the happy memories come back when you least expect.
Call if you need an ear or shoulder.
Wendy
Dear Lois and family,
We were very sorry to learn of your loss. We will never forget the care and comfort he gave us in 1988 with Julia. John also benefited greatly from his experiences at Huron Church Camp and knowing Bob.
Our thoughts are with you all.
Barbara & Barry Herbert
Our sincere sympathies on the passing of Bob Shimer.
We know Bob only through our son James Hoffner, who worked
at Huron Church camp many years ago. James loved being
the maintenance man and Bob mailed to our home,
for several years, the maintenance reports from his committee.
James is living and working in Toronto and I will mail the newspaper
notice. I would echo ‘too fast and too soon.’
Linda K. Hoffner
Dear Lois and family,
I am saddened to hear of Bob’s death. I will miss seeing him at Wendake. He was such a caring and giving man. May he rest in peace.
My deepest sympathy,
pat
Dear Lois, Jil and Ben,
Unfortunately,family illness interferes with my availability to attend either the visitation or the funeral for Bob. However, I wanted to express my condolences to you all, as well as those of my daughter Janet (Lee) Koczwara, whom Bob kindly recruited as a tutor at Fox in order for her to complete her Montessori training. I worked with Bob in several schools over the years and was so saddened to learn of his illness and now, untimely death. He was so proud of you all and I remember him having Dylan’s pictures prominently displayed over his desk for all to see. Hopefully, you all have many wonderful memories to sustain you in the days ahead. With Deepest Sympathy, Barbara Lee, (Retired Psychological Services)
Hello Lois,
I was so sadden to hear of Bob’s death my thoughts and prayers go out to you and Ben and family. Bob was a very compassionate and caring person. I hope that you all find some comfort in your memories.
I feel very forunate to have know Bob.
Take care of each other.
John MacTavish
Dear Lois,
Reid and I were terribly saddened to learn of Bob’s death. What a difficult time you’ve been through, and what sorrow ahead.
Bob was one of those people that you’re lucky to meet in a lifetime, and we’ll never forget his cheerful manner, his red socks and his love for you and his family.
It was people like you and Bob that made our Bayfield years memorable.
We did sell the store in Bayfield in the spring and moved to Seaforth in May. I hope we can be in touch once things settle down for you.
Reid and I are thinking of you and your children and grandchildren, and, of course, remembering Bob.
Much Love,
Sue
It was with sadness that I read of Bob’s death. Please accept my most sincere condolences at the loss of such a wonderful person. I came to know and respect Bob while teaching at Westmount Public School. He was always very kind, gentle and understanding with staff and students. His smile was his constant companion.
Dear Lois,
I was so saddened to hear of Bob’s passing. I have such good memories of him – he always made me laugh – and I will remember him with great fondness.
Sincerely,
Terry Flumerfelt (W. Sherwood Fox P.S. teacher – 1993-1999)
Lois and Family
It was with great sadness when I heard about Bob. He will be truly missed. My prayers and thoughts are with you. I feel fortunate to have met Bob. He touched the lives of many people. Many happy memories to you all.
God Bless
Dear Lois and family: My sincere condolences on your loss. I was a HCC staff member from 1980-1985 and have many fond memories of Bob. Time spent chatting late at night in the dining hall, sitting with him in chapel and of course trying to figure out how to fix the canoe trailer before driving kids to 6 mile lake! He always had a solution to get us there and back safely. Please know you are in my prayers and thoughts. May God bless and comfort all of you.
Rob Henderson
We were so saddened to hear of Bobs passing. He will be so missed by all of his friends in the Bayfield area. We will not forget such a sincere gentle man and all the years of memories working at the camp. Sincerely, Bob and Carolyn Snell
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Bob’s family at this very difficult time. We knew it was spring when we started getting visits in the store from Bob, working so hard getting the Camp ready for the summer.He is going to be missed.A very special man.
Dear Jill, I am very sorry to hear about father’s death.My heart felt sympathy and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I hope good LORD gives courage to your family to bear this loss. I am glad that you and the boyswere there with him. I will call you some time. Love to you and boys. Keep in touch Neena
Thinking of you in this tough time. I remember bumbing into Bob at the Westmount re-opening 10 years ago or so and remembered the pleasant memories of time spent at HCC. My prayers are with you.
Best teacher and friend I had at fox and really going to miss him
I was acquainted with Bob through public school and George Street United Church. So many years ago. And then I met him again briefly at the Hi-C reunion last year. But it has been through the recent emails from his good friends that I’ve come to know the measure of the man and it was indeed full. I wanted you, his family, to know that he has touched someone who barely knew him. I have few exceptional role models in my life and in these last months he has become one for me. Too early he left but what a gift he left behind for so many. The photo you chose is so perfect — it’s the way I remember he looked at me, so intently, when we met ever so briefly at the Hi-C reunion. I didn’t understand it at the time but now I do.
Janette Higgins
Dear Lois and family,
I just learned today (Dec. 19) of Bob’s passing. You can imagine my shock. I have such fond memories of our times together. Lois, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Ben and Jil, cherish the memories of your dad. Memories do live on. Our families had such great times together, especially at your cottage.
May you be comforted by knowing that Bob is at peace and reunited with loved ones.
Sincerely,
Alistair