Ballad of Bob Telep

[Verse 1] He grew up where the fields meet the sky, Maple Ridge was home, where the wheat grew high. A farm boy with a football dream, Captain of the team in '69, chasing steam. [Chorus] Oh, Bob Telep, a man of grace, With a steady hand and a kind-hearted face. He gives and gives, never asks why, Lifts the world with a humble sigh. A father, a friend, a guiding light — Bob Telep walks in the truth and right. [Verse 2] He found his love in Donna’s smile, Still picks up dinner, drives that extra mile. To church every Sunday, rain or shine, Faith in his heart, and peace in his mind. [Bridge] He’s the rock for James when the chores get tough, Mows the lawn when the days are rough. Grandpa to Nick and sweet Sophia too, Tells them stories, shows them what’s true. [Family Thanks Verse] We gather 'round and count our grace, Each one of us sees his loving face. From Donna to James, Nick, Sophia too, And Mu who smiles at all he’ll do. We’re thankful for the man who gives his all, “Strong like a da bull,” he’ll always stand tall. [Chorus] Oh, Bob Telep, a man of grace, With a steady hand and a kind-hearted face. He gives and gives, sometimes too much, But that’s just love in his gentle touch. A father, a friend, a guiding light — Bob Telep walks in the truth and right. [Outro] From the farm to the field, from the pew to the plow, He’s still the same man, even more somehow. If you need a hand, he’s the first to show — That’s Bob Telep, and we all know.