Robert Wayne Whitford

Bob was born in Bellflower, California and raised by loving parents, Elmer (Bill) and Margaret (Peggy) Whitford in Riverside, California. Bob attended schools in Riverside from Elementary school through John W. North High School when he graduated in 1987. He was a drummer in the Blue Star Regiment. After graduation, Bob taught drum instruction at several schools and most recently John W North High School and Henry J Kaiser High School. Bob worked at War Zone paint ball field in Lake Elsinore for several years while starting his construction career simultaneously. Bob always dreamed of teaching music, and was able to do it again when his daughter Sara started attending school at his Alma mater.

He is survived by his wife, Debra, his daughter, Sara, his sisters, Cindy Huggins, Cathy Lynn, and Debbie Sims.

Services will be held at John W North High School, 1550 3rd Street, Riverside, CA, July 20, 2019 at 2:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Blue Star Regiment or to the Catamount Pride Band and Color Guard.

Also, Bob was a very casual and down to earth man. For the celebration of life, we ask that anyone who attends wear something comfortable and please avoid black.