We Remember
Drought, Henry Robert (Robin)
August 8, 1917 — December 12, 2011
August 8, 1917 – December 12, 2011
Robin was born August 8, 1917 in Kelowna B.C. He passed away peacefully at his home on December 12, 2011 at the age of 94. He is survived by his loving wife Kate (Kitty), son Brian Drought, three daughters, Lorraine Trudgian (Michael), Sharon Harrison (Bill), and Jennifer Drought. Also left to miss him are six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Robin was one of ten children of pioneers Albert and Edith Drought who came to Peachland in 1904 and moved their family to Westbank in 1920 when he was three years old. He served in the R.C.A.F. from 1940-1946 as a wireless air-gunner, earning the rank of Squadron Leader. Returning to Westbank after the war, Robin bought and successfully managed two general stores from 1949-1969. After he sold Westbank Market in 1969, Robin was hired by Workers Compensation Board and travelled throughout B.C. as a claims investigator. Returning to Kelowna, he worked as a realtor at A.E. LePage for four years, before finding the time to operate a successful orchard and bee-keeping business. He was always wanting to learn or try something new, whether it was climbing a New Zealand volcano at 78, or taking computer courses and piano lessons in his eighties. His wife, children, grandchildren and nieces and nephews have many happy memories of Robin and remember him as an adventuresome, loving and peaceful man who was proud of his family. He will be honoured and missed by all who knew him. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday December 20th at 2:00 pm at Westbank Community Hall, 2466 Main Street, Westbank.
Service
Tuesday December 20th at 2:00 pm
Location
Westbank Community Hall
With many memories of Robin’s friendship and kindness in our early years in Westbank, I offer my sincere sympathies to all his family on his passing.
What a special person he was. We will never forget our visits with Robin,Kitty, Jennifer and Lorraine at the orchard. Happy memories will live on forever. We send our love to all your family
Don & Carol
To the Robin Drought family;
It is with sadness that learned of the passing of Robin he was a good friend of mine. I use to be saleman for a food company
and called on Robin when he had Robin’s General Store in the 1950’s in Westbank. The only one of you children that I remember is, Brian. You will all remember the white outboard motor boat your father had and that most likely all learned to waterski behind. I built that boat for him and have picture of him proudly standing beside it on the day that I delivered it to him.
Rest in peace my Friend.
Ed Lekei, Penticton
Brian, I am sorry to hear of your father’s passing. He was obviously an amazing person and I would have been honored to meet him. Brian
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the members and relatives of Robin’s family as we remember his passing. May God’s blessing be with and upon each of you. WHB
Dear Kitty and family we were so sorry to here of Robin’s passing.
Our prayers are with you all.
Love from Elva,Al Webber & family & the Wittich family.
He was a lovely man, and he will be remembered with a smile.
Dear Kitty and Family
Robin will always be fondly remembered as a kind and generous man as well as a good neighbor. He will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Our thoughts and love are extended to you in this time of sorrow.
Jennifer and family, we want you to know that we are thinking of you in your loss. It’s a difficult family time and we pray for you all. Your dad was a wonderful determined man and your memories will be good. Take care.
So sorry to hear of Robin’s passing. He lived a very full and rewarding life but I know you will miss him terribly. Please accept my sincere condolences.
To the Drought Family,
It was a joy to have all of you touch our lives.
We bet he’s still smiling.
Sincerely,
Your Friendly Cottonwoods Staff
Jennifer, I am so sad for you and your family to hear of the loss of your Father. I hope many treasured memories will help you all through this difficult time. Thinking of you.
Jen – although I can’t be at the service in person, my thoughts will be with you. I will cherish the fond memories I have of reminiscing with your dad about his connection with my dad. Hugs to you and your mum, and condolences to the whole family.
Jennifer,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Your precious memories will help you through this difficult time & keep your dad close to you forever. We are thinking of you, your mother & family at this sad time.
Leslie & Dave
I was saddened to hear of Robin’s passing. I had the priviledge of knowing him through my colleague, Doris Davidson, formerly of KSS. He sold me my first house and I was impressed by his courtesy, his knowledge, his candour, but above all his honesty and integrity. We are all richer for knowing him, and our community is poorer for his passing.
Blessings to all the family.
Cyril Chalk
To Jennifer and family
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. From his obituary, I’ve learned that he had such a full life! May you find peace now in these memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you.