Obituary of Bob LaForce

Robert "Bob" Gerald Laforce passed away at the Maidstone Hospital, Maidstone, Saskatchewan on Friday, December 30, 2016 at the age of 91 years. Bob was born on June 25, 1925, in Renfrew, Ontario, to John and Elizabeth LaForce, a sibling to ten brothers and sisters. Bob joined the Armed Forces at age 18 and had several postings. When he was stationed in Whitehorse, Yukon, he met Joyce Imhoff and they married in St. Walburg, Saskatchewan, on July 28, 1958. They lived in Whitehorse where Sharon and Louise were born and then were transferred to Edmonton where Laurie and Brian were born. They later moved to Dundurn Military Base and Loraine was born while there. When Bob retired from the military in May of 1970, they moved to an acreage at Lashburn, Saskatchewan, where they resided for over 43 years. The years were filled with many wonderful memories of times spent with family and friends and tending to their beautiful yard and garden. Bob worked in Lloydminster before purchasing Wilford Agencies in Lashburn in March of 1976 which became LaForce Agencies Ltd. He was also very active in the community as Manager of Tighnduin Home, Treasurer of the Lashburn Legion and Catholic Church, and a member of the hospital board. He was always ready to volunteer and had a strong commitment to the community. An avid family man, he enjoyed camping, fishing, golfing, skiing, bowling, curling and a good game of cribbage. Bob leaves to mourn his passing, his loving wife Joyce, daughters Sharon (Gordon) Lorenz, Louise LaForce-Fertig, Laurie (Bruce) Dirk and Loraine LaForce, son Brian (Tracey) LaForce, 12 grandchildren, two great grandchildren, sisters Betty (Bob) Pomeroy and Mae Schizkoske, brothers-in-law Bert (Phyllis) Imhoff, Ken Imhoff, sisters-in-law Dorothy (Blake) Baxter and Joan LaForce and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents John and Elizabeth, and his siblings Charles, Thomas, John, Joseph, Jean, Bill, Olivia and Mary-Ellen. Prayer Service for Bob will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 7:00 PM at McCaw Funeral Chapel, Lloydminster, Alberta. The Funeral Service for Bob will be held on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 2:00 PM at the Lashburn Community Hall, Lashburn, Saskatchewan. Donations may be made in memory of Bob to the Parkinsons Society, Lashburn Veterans Gallery or Charity of Choice.