Sondra & Robert Enos

Sondra Rae Enos September 30, 1933- August 23, 2021

With sadness and broken hearts we share the passing of two beautiful

human beings who are now in the presence of our Lord.

Robert Francis Enos, age 85, passed away very peacefully at his home

with his loving family by his side. “Bobby” was born in Sacramento and

is proceeded in death by his Mother, Evelyn, and Father, Melvin Francis

Enos.

Sondra Rae Enos, 87, passed away very peacefully most recently at

Belhaven Estates with her loving family and caregivers by her side.

“Sonnie” was born is Nebraska and is preceded in death by her Mother,

Ruth, and Father, Floyd Roberts.

Bobby and Sonnie’s life together began as a love story fairytale and

remained that way for the 67 years they were married. The couple was

inseparable from the first time they met starting at Mc Clatchy High

School in the early 1950’s. Following their marriage in early 1953, their

one and only child, Ricky, was born in December of that year.

Bobby’s career with the State of California in the Division of Highways

Department was long and rewarding. His work with mapping and

drafting along with his art skills for designing highway signage and

symbols was a large part of his assignments. A bulk of his work was

used in publications, presentations and illustrations for the State of

California and used by past Governors as needed. His career started in

1954 and after 37 years, he retired in 1991.

Sondra’s career took place right across the street from Bobbie’s office

in the State Capitol building. It was there that she worked as a secretary

for the Legislative Council. She loved her job, especially the excitement

of the system. She covered every inch of the Capitol and being on the

Senate Floor, she always took the stairs to keep her perfect shape.

Sondra retired in April of 1992 after 23 years of service.

It was during all of these years with the example of their desire to

always be together that they rode to and from work together every day

and spent many, many “lunch dates” in Capitol Park enjoying each

other’s company.

After retirement, the best times of their lives were spent together in

the home that they built in 1959. Gardening became their passion

always enhancing the landscaping year after year. Bobby performed his

landscaping skills until he was 80 enjoying every minute of it. As their

son, I had always suggested that they have a photo shoot in their

backyard for Sunset Magazine; it was that special. But both mom and

dad hated that idea as they both cherished their privacy. Their great

passion for their back yard was yet another example of doing things

and being together.

For those that knew my dad and for those that didn’t, he was the

kindest and most honest man I have ever known. He stood for integrity

and was always a man of his word.

For those who knew my mom and for those who didn’t, her blue eyes

were her trade mark. I don’t think a day went by without someone

making a comment about them. Mom was the most incredible, strong

willed, determined woman pound for pound, bar none. For those that

did know her they would surely agree. For me, I too feel that my early

years at home were like a fairytale. Growing up in a home with

unconditional love and caring bring a flood of wonderful memories.

Both Robert and Sondra are survived by their son Rick “Ricky” Enos,

(Daugher in-law Alicia), Grandson Gino Francis Enos, (Tosha), Great

Grandson Enzo Francis Enos, Great Granddaughter Evelyn Frances Enos,

along with Bobby’s loving sister Marilyn Kochis, and Sonnie’s loving

sisters Carolyn Grainger, Cindy Peterson and Debbie Bahruth, (Forest).

Included are also all of their wonderful nieces, nephews, and cousins.

We would like to pay a special thank you for Bobby’s oncologist for 25

years of unwavering and committed service, Dr. John Kailath, along

with Bobby’s and Sonnie’s doctors, Dr. David Roberts, Dr. Richard

Erickson, Dr. Charanjit Sandhu, Dr. Norman Reyes, Dr. Linda Agresti

along with all the kind staff at both Sutter Roseville Hospital and Mercy

San Juan Hospital in Carmichael and to Dr. Tarang Patel and the Davita

staff with a sincere thanks to Mom’s angel there Hannah. Thank you to

Monica, Dan, Jennifer, and all the loving caregivers at Belhaven Estates.

Friends and family are invited to attend a Celebration of Life for Bobby

and Sonnie at Mount Vernon Memorial Park in their chapel located at

8201 Greenback Lane, Fair Oaks, California on Thursday, September

30th, 2021 at 12:00 noon with a reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The American Cancer

Foundation, The Kidney Dialysis Foundation or to a charity that is

closest to your heart.