WILLIAM ROBERT PAUL (BOB) DOIG — July 24, 1937 – Dec. 20, 2022 — Bob, most recently of Battleford, SK., died with his grandchildren by his side at Battlefords Union Hospital.

Bob grew up in the Hoosier area where he attended school and was noted for his baseball prowess. There he met Betty Ann Uhrich. They married in October 1955, lived briefly in Kindersley, and then moved to Chamberlain where they resided for the majority of their lives together. Bob was a businessman, operating the Sonny Boy Esso service station at the junction of Highways 11 and 2 for more than 40 years. He served many terms as mayor of Chamberlain and operated the water treatment plant for the community. He was also a journeyman mechanic.

Bob’s true loves were farming, horses and pony chuckwagons. However, he enjoyed his many years of racing in both the Davidson and South East Chuckwagon and Chariot Clubs’ meets and events and cherished the many friends he made. With his racing years behind him, Bob took up the art of harness making and repair and his garage shop was a gathering place for those interested in horses, harness and racing. His work was much admired and sought after.

In 2010, Bob and Betty Ann moved to Regina and later to Battleford in 2015, to be closer to family. Bob and Betty Ann lived in their own home until his passing.

Bob is predeceased by his parents: Robert and Winnifred Doig; brother, Edwin Donald (Don) Doig; daughter, Brenda Price, and brother-in-law, James Allyn Uhrich.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Betty Ann; sister-in-law, Lori Doig – Regina, SK.; brother-in-law, Kevin (Norma) Uhrich – Outlook, SK.; nephews: Miles Doig – Long Beach, Calif. and Shawn Doig – Emerald Park, SK.; son, Bryan (Rebecca) Doig – Battleford, SK; son-in-law, Terry Price, Sylvania, SK.; grandchildren: Kathryn (Luc) Blanchard – North Battleford, SK.; Jordan Price (Kendel Lennard) – Saskatoon. SK.; Cameron (Kari) Doig – Battleford, SK; and great-grandchildren: Alfred and Francis Blanchard and Jett and Winnifred Doig. He also is survived by grand-nieces and grand-nephews.

Condolences for the family can be made at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium – Elle Dell Funeral Director.

• Date : 2022-12-27
• Location : Battleford, SK