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Robert Arthur Weghsteen
February 20, 1929 - March 21, 2015
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Born in Bruges, Belgium. Survived by Joanne, his wife of 61 years, sons Dominic (Bev), Marc (Zeny) and daughter Nicole. Grand-daughters Ashley (Derek), Michelle, and Christine. Robert studied at St. Luc’s Art Institute in Ghent and Tournai, Belgium and at the Central School of Arts & Crafts in London, England. After serving 18 months in the Belgian Navy, he and his young family moved to Canada. Robert taught at the Vancouver School of Art (now Emily Carr University of Art + Design). In 1964, he was awarded a fellowship by the Canada Council. An active member of the Potters Guild of BC, Robert was its president in 1964. His murals grace walls all across Canada in private homes and public spaces. His wonderful pottery is in many collections.
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From: Bakerview Community Crematorium & Celebration Centre Staff
Bakerview Community Crematorium & Celebration Centre Staff send our condolences to family and friends.
From: Dean Weghsteen
Clear sailing away dad. You have always rested quietly in my heart and always will.
Your son, Dean
From: Patricia Muench
Thinking of you with deepest sympathy –
Dear Dean,Bev,Ashley and Michelle,
So very sorry to hear about Robert. Our condolences to your whole family.
Sincerely, Pat, Lorrie, Lauren,Ben & Del
From: john & karen berreth
Dean, we are sorry to hear about your dad. Our sympathy to you and your family, Bev,Ashley and Michelle
Our sympathy also goes out to your mom, brother and sister.
John,Karen and family
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