MR. ROBERT JAMES (BOB) MONTGOMERY of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Kathryn (Kay) Montgomery, passed away peacefully at the Good Samaritans' Park Meadows on Thursday, February 12, 2009 at the age of 78 years.
Born July 3, 1930 in Lethbridge, Bob graduated from LCI and as a young man, started in the army cadets. He stayed with this and joined the army reserves with the 18th Field Artillery Regiment. Bob went to Shilo, MB and got his officer's commission in 1950. He retired from the army as a Major in 1970. In civilian life, Bob worked at the Lethbridge Herald for 35 years starting in circulation and then later in advertising. He became involved with cubs and then scouts with 14th Lethbridge as his son, Rob, advanced through these groups. He remained a scout master for a number of years after Rob moved on.

Bob was a dedicated member of the Green Acres Kiwanis Club, becoming Club President and then Lieutenant Governor for District 8. He was also a volunteer and member of the Lethbridge Athletic Association for over 20 years, and following his retirement from The Herald, Bob became an advisor for Lethbridge Casino. Bob took up golf later in life and most early mornings he could be found on the course at Picture Butte. A highlight in his life was traveling with his wife Kay. They visited Disney World, twice, and followed Rob to Michigan, Scotland, England, Italy, Egypt, Thailand, Singapore and Alaska.

Besides his beloved wife Kay, Bob is survived by his son Rob (Sherry) Montgomery of Calgary; grandsons Brenden and Sean Montgomery of Calgary; sisters Phyllis Branch of Lethbridge and Shirley Bogda of Edmonton; sister-in-law Barbara Montgomery of Lethbridge; sister-in-law Marilyn Koenen of Picture Butte, sister-in-law Marj Koenen of Lethbridge, and brother-in-law John (Sandy) Koenen of Picture Butte; and numerous nieces, nephews and their families. Bob was predeceased by his parents Clarence and Vera Montgomery, brother Joe, brother-in-law Ray (Sharon) Koenen, brother-in-law Ron Koenen, and brother-in-law Earl Koenen. The family would like to thank the staff of Good Samaritans Park Meadows for the care they provided Bob.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, February 19, 2009 at MARTIN BROS. RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 - 4 Street South, Lethbridge, with Reverend Larry D. Hankinson officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society, #402, 740 - 4 Ave South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 0N9 or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317 - 10 Street South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 9Z9.