JOSEPH HAROLD ROBERTSON born on November 27th, 1954 and was a long-time resident of Winnipeg, Manitoba. He moved to Vancouver to spend time with his son Jeremy, daughter Jade, grandkids Lily and Mia and son-in-law Lawrence. Joseph Robertson succumbed to cancer at the Lions Gate hospital in North Vancouver, BC on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. A priest was at his side along with his children and brother Robbie.
Joseph is survived by his loving children Jeremy and Jade and his adored grandchildren Lily and Mia. Joseph joins his parents Peter and Margaret, sister-in-law Colleen, nephew Todd, niece Jackie and several other relatives as he begins the next stage of this eternal journey. His humour, kindness, patience and our memories of him will live on within us all. He will also be sorely missed by brothers Robbie, Peter, John, Frank, Gerry, Tony, Harry, Larry and Ken, sisters Theresa, Linda, Margaret, Mary, Anne and Evelyne, as well as and his furry companions: Luna and Coco. There are also over 55 nephews, nieces and other loving relatives and friends that will grieve the absence of his crazy antics and joking ways.
A private viewing will be held on Thursday, September 29th, 2022 at 11:00 am at Kearney Funeral Services, 450 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5Y 1E2
A celebration of life in his honor will held in throughout the weekend, please contact jaderobertson01@gmail.com for further details.
His smile was absolutely electric and seemed to flow through doorways into the next room. His laughter was distinctive and contagious. In his youth, he’d defend family members from bullies as though he were Braveheart’s William Wallace. In the face of adversity, he always had a positive outlook and attitude in any situation and did it with a smile on his face. His positive disposition was infectious and magnetic, which over his life created may long lasting loving relationship.
He spent many years working trade shows traveling all over North America promoting his favorite coffee business. He made a dream of his come true with the creation of the UPX (Ultimate Paintball Xperience) in Manitoba where he built a corporate retreat where he united many extraordinary teams and created and environment that increased team comradery and encouraged creativity. He was an avid lover of music, especially blues and classic rock. He took this love for music and created a recording studio with Al Rowe, winner of the "National Jimi Hendrix Guitar Competition" in Seattle, Washington in the late 90's. He enjoyed coordinating live concerts, bringing the best music directly to the people of Manitoba and Canada.
Flowers can be sent to Kearney Funeral Services, 450 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC for arrival on September 29th, 2022 prior to 11am. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in Joseph’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society (https://cancer.ca/en/).
This may be goodbye, but it’s not farewell, Joey.
Rest in Peace Dad, Grandfather, Brother, Sister, Uncle, Cousin and dear Friend.
John 12:27 I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.