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Bob Obradovich

August 17, 1946 - July 30, 2017

Bob was born in Langley, BC to Dave and Katie (Mahovlich). He grew up on a dairy farm on Otter Road in Aldergrove, with his siblings, Joyce, Richard and Dorie. Bob received his Bachelor of Agriculture in 1968 from the University of British Columbia, intending to work in animal husbandry. However, he decided to return to school for teacher training, which started him on a career he truly loved. Bob taught for 48 years in the Abbotsford School District at North Poplar Elementary (1969-1990), Jackson Elementary (1990-2005) and after he retired, as a teacher on call (2005-2017). He is often remembered as the teacher that played football with his students during recess and lunch or as the teacher with the guitar. He loved teaching so much that he never stopped and had intended to return again in September 2017. Bob strongly believed in the importance of family and spent most of his time outside "work" with his family, including his wife and best friend, Lynn, their children, Shannon, Chris (Angelika), Steve and Mark, and his grandson, Nathaniel. He enjoyed planning family vacations and for September had organized a trip to take his grandson to Disneyland for the first time. Bob was very fond of animals, particularly cows and dogs. When his dog Luke died, he started walking dogs for the Abbotsford SPCA and became their Pet Santa from 2009-2016. Bob was a committed Christian, who showed his faith in word and deed. Throughout his life, he volunteered in a number of roles, working with children, youth and adults at church and more recently with Children of Hope and Discipleship International. In lieu of flowers, donations to Children of Hope (http://childrenofhope.info/) or Discipleship International (http://www.discipleshipint.org/) would be appreciated.

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  • 2017-08-12 21:49:34 View / Comment (0)
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    Bob & Lynn with missionaries from their church in Uganda.

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    Bob as part of a DI team in Kenya with the students.

  • 2017-08-12 21:21:56 View / Comment (0)
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    Bob teaching under a tree in Kenya. Felt like we were transported to Bible times.

  • 2017-08-12 21:21:09 View / Comment (0)
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    Bob teaching in Kenya in 2015. What a gifted teacher and an amazing heart for those he taught.

  • 2017-08-12 21:19:15 View / Comment (0)
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    Bob sharing the bridge illustration in Tehuacan, Mexico. A great heart to share his faith and be active in his faith.

  • 2017-08-12 21:17:45 View / Comment (0)
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    Bob sharing one of his famous poems to the graduates in Kenya.

  • 2017-08-12 21:16:48 View / Comment (0)
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    Team picture in Kenya just before graduation for over 200 students who went through Equip to Serve discipleship training.

  • 2017-08-12 21:15:26 View / Comment (0)
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    Bob & Lynn dancing in the streets of Tehuacan, Mexico on a mission trip with DI. It brought so much joy to the people to see them enjoy each other.

  • 2017-08-12 21:12:38 View / Comment (0)
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    Bob helping train local Christians in Kenya during a mission trip with DI. Great teacher and discipler.

  • 2017-08-12 04:28:47 View / Comment (0)
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    Mr. OB is the reason I want to be a teacher. He card for people like no other ever could. He was dedicated to his students and love them as if they were his own. I am honoured to say I have been taught by him. In honour of him when I become a teacher I have always planned to play football with my students.

  • 2017-08-12 02:53:35 View / Comment (0)

    Sukhpreet Nagpal

    Thank You to one of the best teachers I had growing up. Your smile, your charisma, and the joy you brought to your students was beyond this world and was never seen and never has been since. I was honoured to have run into you a few times around Abbotsford as it was always great to see you! My condolences to Family and Friends of Mr. Obradovich

  • 2017-08-07 07:11:05 View / Comment (0)
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  • 2017-08-07 07:10:50 View / Comment (0)
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    Dad and Nathaniel take a break during one of the last family outings Dad took the gang on. A day-trip to Queen's park.

  • 2017-08-07 07:09:53 View / Comment (0)
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    Dad made for a pretty comfortable mattress apparently.

  • 2017-08-07 07:09:04 View / Comment (0)
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    Mill Lake frozen over for the first time in a long time 2016.

  • 2017-08-07 07:08:32 View / Comment (0)
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    The whole family at the first birthday celebration for Mr. Serious (Nathaniel).

  • 2017-08-07 07:07:30 View / Comment (0)
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    The family photo at Chris and Angelika's wedding August 11, 2005.

  • 2017-08-07 07:06:11 View / Comment (0)
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    Dad and Mom sharing a moment at the glacier.

  • 2017-08-07 07:05:48 View / Comment (0)
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    Dad taking his tiny grandson on a tour while at port in Alaska.

  • 2017-08-07 07:05:03 View / Comment (0)
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    The family at a port in Alaska.

  • 2017-08-07 07:04:44 View / Comment (0)
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    The family all cleaned up for dinner on the cruise ship.

  • 2017-08-07 07:03:57 View / Comment (0)
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    Gampa and Nathaniel relaxing on the deck of the cruise ship.

  • 2017-08-07 07:03:16 View / Comment (0)
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    Gampa at the Vancouver aquarium with Gama and Nathaniel.

  • 2017-08-07 07:02:36 View / Comment (0)
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    The gang at Gold Creek Falls in Golden Ears Park.

  • 2017-08-07 07:02:03 View / Comment (0)
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    Dad and his tiny grandson Nathaniel at Vic's Diner. Dad's treat as always.

  • 2017-08-07 06:58:55 View / Comment (0)
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    Leaving Vancouver on a cruise to Alaska!

  • 2017-08-07 06:58:06 View / Comment (0)
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    Dad and his daughter-in-law Angelika at a BC Lions game.

  • 2017-08-07 06:57:10 View / Comment (0)
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    Yaquina Bay Lighthouse.

  • 2017-08-07 06:55:53 View / Comment (0)
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    Christmas dinner 2013

  • 2017-08-07 06:54:58 View / Comment (0)
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    Dad was often in charge of Brinx for hikes and walks.

  • 2017-08-07 06:54:26 View / Comment (0)
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    Rolley Lake hike in 2013

  • 2017-08-07 06:44:44 View / Comment (0)
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    The OB's at the Polder Ecological Reserve.

  • 2017-08-07 06:43:17 View / Comment (0)
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    Dad always loved horsing around with his pets. Even Brinx got to experience the joys of "nose drills" and "eye rakes". All in good fun.

  • 2017-08-07 06:41:44 View / Comment (0)
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    At a wreck on the beach in Oregon.

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    Windy weather on the beach in Oregon.

  • 2017-08-07 06:40:44 View / Comment (0)
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    Some beach time with Brinxy in Oregon.

  • 2017-08-07 06:40:06 View / Comment (0)
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    Dad on Battle Rock in Oregon. One of the many trips he took us on.

  • 2017-08-07 06:39:15 View / Comment (0)
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    A family hike to Lindeman lake in 09

  • 2017-08-07 06:38:35 View / Comment (0)
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    The boys and Brinx in a stand at the Polder Ecological Reserve.

  • 2017-08-07 06:36:18 View / Comment (0)
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    I wonder where his goofy kids got it from......

  • 2017-08-07 06:35:40 View / Comment (0)
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    Where it all started. The farm, where Dad grew up.

  • 2017-08-07 02:43:11 View / Comment (0)
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    Something is not quite right about this Santa fellow..........

  • 2017-08-07 02:42:42 View / Comment (0)
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    Nathaniel joins the family!

  • 2017-08-07 02:42:18 View / Comment (0)
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    A beloved grandson is held for the first time by is "Gampa"

  • 2017-08-07 02:41:12 View / Comment (0)
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    Dad meets his grandson Nathaniel for the very first time.

  • 2017-08-07 02:39:24 View / Comment (0)
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    The gang (minus Chris) at Stanley Park.

  • 2017-08-07 02:38:49 View / Comment (0)
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    Dad loved to treat us to buffets, and we didn't complain. This one was part of the cruise to Alaska.

  • 2017-08-07 02:39:43 View / Comment (0)
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    Dad, the avid walker, could even wear out belgian malinois dogs with his well conditioned legs.

  • 2017-08-07 02:34:02 View / Comment (0)
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    A trip down the Oregon coast is made better when you bring a furry friend. Here's Dad and Brinx at Yaquina Head Park.

  • 2017-08-07 02:48:30 View / Comment (0)
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    A generous man that treated his entire family to an unforgettable cruise to Alaska.

  • 2017-08-07 02:30:51 View / Comment (0)
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    Dad was always a supporter of his family. No matter what happened on the ice he'd greet me with a smile at the end of the bench when the game was over.

  • Chris 2017-08-07 02:38:49 wrote: Dad loved to treat us to buffets, and we didn't complain. This one was part of the cruise to Alaska.

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