Bob served in Korea during the war. After the service, Bob moved to Southern California where he met his wife, Beverly. In 1958 they moved to San Jose when he opened a gas station on the corner of Bascom Avenue and Hedding Street. In 1959, he went to work for Food Machinery Corp. (FMC), until he retired after 35 years.
He and Beverly raised 3 children. He was preceded in death by his son, Barry and is survived by his wife, Beverly, his sister, Barbara Webb, son Robert (Diana), daughter Becky, daughter-in-law Julie, grandchildren, Stephanie (Dan), Samantha, Mollie, Drew (Marissa), Robbie, Brady and Godson, Collin Cook. Bob was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
He brought such joy to all of us.
Interment will be Fri, March 15th at 1:00pm at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery. A memorial service will be held Sat. March 16th at 12:00 pm at Lima Family Erickson Memorial Chapel, 710 Willow St., San Jose, CA. Reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
