Ronald Harry "Hank" Robertson

With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Ronald Harry “Hank” Robertson at the Weyburn General Hospital on July 16 at the age of 74 after a long battle with cancer.

He is survived by his sister Bonnie Robertson, brother Jim Robertson, niece Donni Marano and nephews Rob Davy, Bill and Ryan Robertson and several great nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his parents, Ronald and Ida Robertson, his oldest two sisters Patricia Robertson and Betty Roth (Jack), his nephew Rick Roth and his niece Dionne Robertson.

Hank was born in Manitoba, but the family later moved to Alberta, where Hank’s first job was gas jockey and tow truck driver in Red Deer.  In 1970, he enrolled at an oil well training in Edmonton and first oil rig job was in Abu Dhabi as a roughneck. He would later work in Libya, Spain, Australia, and Oklahoma and of course in Alberta in various rig positions. He went on to work springs and summers [downtime in the oilfield] for his brother-in-law’s two sons, John and Curtis Roth, at their Radiography Testing companies where he maintained their trucks and darkrooms and enjoyed working for both brothers. After a short retirement he worked as a boilerman on Alberta rigs, enjoying the solitude.  His ultimate retirement years were spent at his peaceful property in Griffin, SK surrounded by amazing friends and neighbors who were there for him when he needed.

Hank was a generous soul, always happy to help those around him.  He loved kids, though never had any of his own.  He was beloved Uncle Hank not only for his own nieces and nephews but for those of his friends. 

As per his wishes, there will be no services. 

For family and friends so wishing, charitable donations in memory of Hank may be made to The Canadian Cancer Society, #300 ~ 55 St. Claire Avenue W, Toronto, ON, M4V 2Y7.