ROBERT VINCENT CLEMITSON, of Spring Point, AB, passed away peacefully at Vista Village in Pincher Creek, AB, on September 11, 2017, after a long struggle with Alzheimers, at the age of 83 years.
Robert was born at his grandparent’s home in Victoria, BC, on February 23, 1934, to J. Robert L. and Margaret (Pettman) Clemitson. He attended school in Westwold, Kelowna and Kamloops, BC.
A devoted rancher from the start, he enjoyed Calf Club with his sister Peggy, and as a young man, Robert dedicated 15 years to leading the Westwold 4-H Lamb Club. Robert married his best friend Valerie in 1991 and, a year later, bought a ranch in Spring Point, AB. He was known for his kindness, his compassion, and his sense of humour.
Robert will be lovingly remembered by his wife Valerie, daughter Tiffany (Craig) Weston, and son Lyle (Melissa) Jensen; grandchildren Ryland and Cohen Weston and Eric Jensen; sister Margaret F. deRoalds, and brother Harry (Marilyn) Clemitson; nieces and nephews Shelley (Fred) Maloff, Robert Young, Debra Young, Blaine (Colleen) Young, James (Julia) Clemitson, Russell (Meghan) Clemitson, and Justin (Carmen) Clemitson and their families. Robert is predeceased by his mother Margaret and father J. Robert.
