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Robert Frederick Dawson

November 18, 1946 - August 26, 2017

Robert Dawson died suddenly on Saturday, August 26, 2017.

He is survived by Bonna, his wife of 39 years, his children Cara, Meaghan (Oussama), and Rhiannon (Rory), 4 grandchildren, siblings Lynda (Scott), Karen (John) and Brian (Nelly), and many nieces and nephews.  

He is predeceased by son Cameron. 

Rob, a former lawyer, was a major figure in the orchard industry for the past 40 years, which included serving as Director or President on the Boards of the Packing Houses, BC Tree Fruits, Sun-Rype Products, Okanagan Valley Fruit Tree Authority, PICO, and BC Investment Agriculture Foundation.

A Celebration of Life will be held Sun. Oct 15/17 @ 2pm at the Keremeos Victory Hall.

A second event will be held in Vancouver in December (date to be determined).

For those who wish, donations can be sent to the Parkinson's Society of Canada.

Condolences may be shared by visiting www.everdenrust.com
Everden Rust Funeral Services



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