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ROBERT WAYNE (BOB) BAIS
Born: Jun 11, 1948
Date of Passing: Dec 12, 2017
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryROBERT WAYNE (BOB) BAIS On December 12, 2017, Bob Bais passed away in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 69 years. He was born on June 11, 1948 in Winnipeg, to the late Jeanetta (Humpage) and J.J.F. (Jack) Bais. Bob worked most of his career in the commercial kitchen service industry, and owned and operated his own business in the Winnipeg area. In his younger years, Bob earned his pilot's license and enjoyed flying as a hobby. Later his interests centered around motorcycle restoration and racing. He was a member of the Manitoba Road Racing Association, where he raced under the handle of "Old Timer" at the Gimli Race Track, where he made many good friends. Bob is survived by three siblings: Fran (Ray) Riege, of St. Albert, Alberta, Barbara (Brian) Heeley, of Scotland and Don (Catherine) Bais, of Blind River, BC. He enjoyed spending time with his six nephews, four nieces and many great-nephews and great-nieces. He is also survived by two aunts and many cousins. Thank you to the caring staff and volunteers of the St. Boniface Palliative Care Unit. The family wishes to express special appreciation to Bob's longtime friends, Ralph and Shirley for their thoughtfulness and support. At Bob's request, there will be no funeral. Korban Funeral Chapel (204) 956-2193 www.korbanchapel.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 16, 2017
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Bob "The Builder" or Pops Baisimura breathed life into the MRA's Canadian Thunder race class by building most of the bikes on the grid. Bob built some truly great SV cheater bikes out of bits 'n pieces scrounged from ebay and online wrecking yards. I was very fortunate to have raced with Bob as a team mate in a few endurance races and against him in all the other races. But our best racing was always at the end of the day, once the bikes were up on the stands, and we'd relive the day's racing (our memories enhanced with a little liquid lubrication). Bob's "colourful" greetings, that could sometimes be mistaken for insults, will be missed in the pits. - Posted by: Rick "Rico" Helms (friend) on: Jan 02, 2018
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Our condolences to the family. Bob was a long time customer as well as close friend. Always loved the times he would drop by the shop for a visit. We will miss his great sense of humour and positive outlook. He will also be missed by his many friends from the Manitoba motorcycle roadracing community. Wish we could have gone for lunch at the Sals just one more time to say a proper goodbye. You will be missed. Heather and Dave Fraser - Posted by: Dave Fraser (friend) on: Dec 20, 2017