On Thursday, September 30, 2021, Mr. Robert Charles Somerville of Okanagan Falls passed away at Moog & Friends Hospice House at the age of 71 years after a long battle with cancer.

He was predeceased by his mother Audrye Somerville; father Donald Somerville and brothers-in-law Jack Minor, Mark Evans and Greg Norton.

Rob will be fondly remembered by his loving family including wife Teresa; sons Alan (Sharla), Jordan (Trina) and Darren (Mary-Ellen); grandchildren Brendon, Riley, Landon, Mabel, Nick, Evelynn, Aiden, Ben, Hunter and Xavier; siblings Chris Norton, Patrick Somerville, Pamela Minor, Elizabeth Richens and Dee Petersen.

Rob was well known as the owner/operator of Oliver Printing for many years. Since he loved his communities, he did not stray to far away other than a quiet honeymoon trip to Salt Spring Island, a 25^th anniversary trip to Alaska and the occasional weekend camping trip.

He was raised Anglican and he taught Sunday School when his sons attended.

While he was living in Oliver, Rob was an active member of the Kinsmen Club. Once he moved to Okanagan Falls, he found yet another way to serve his community with the Okanagan Falls Fire Department. Rob was awarded a Medal for Exemplary Service from the Governor General of Canada for his service to the Okanagan Falls Fire Department. He was also awarded a medal from British Columbia Fire Service for Long Service: 1995 – 2020.

Rob was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather.

A memorial service for Rob will be held at the Oliver Community Centre. Due to Covid restrictions numbers are limited and vaccinations will be required to attend. Please contact Teresa to be placed on the list.

In lieu of flowers, donations are gratefully accepted for the BC Cancer Foundation: https://bccancerfoundation.com/ways-to-give/give-in-memory-honour-or-celebration/ or Muscular Dystrophy Canada: https://muscle.ca/gifts-and-giving/legacy-estate-giving/

Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com