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BOB JAMES SANDS
Born: Feb 12, 1949
Date of Passing: Jan 25, 2023
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryBOB JAMES SANDS
Born Robert James David Samagalski on February 12, 1949, to Peter and Pearl Samagalski in Selkirk, Manitoba Canada. He was baptized into United Catholic faith in October 1949. He legally changed his name to Bob James Sands in his early 20s.
Bob moved to Mesa, AZ and was united in marriage to Elizabeth Minnie Degner on July 8, 1994. Together they built a home together and lived a happy, loving life until he went to his eternal home in heaven on January 25, 2023.
Bob worked for Safeway for many years after becoming a permanent US resident in 2009.
Bob enjoyed travelling in his motor home as well as by air to Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico many times. He was also an avid golfer and while in Canada enjoyed hockey and curling.
Bob leaves to mourn, his loving wife Libby, very special friend David Hanning of Gilbert, AZ, sister Cathy Samagalski of Manitoba, mother Pearl Samagalski of Manitoba, two stepsons, Michael and Dale Degner of Cosmos, MN, five step-grandchildren and 15 step-great-grandchildren along with many friends and relatives in Canada and Arizona.
His outgoing smile and friendly nature will be missed by all who had the privilege to know him.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 08, 2023
Condolences & Memories (1 entries)
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Haven't seen Bob for many years, but he was a good friend. He was my best man in 1984. Bob you will be missed old friend. - Posted by: Doug Marks (Friend ) on: Apr 09, 2023