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for Robert Fontaine
James Westfall
January 14, 2007
Grandpa and I had some great times together. He was always at my baseball games no matter how hot it was. I remember the time we got stuck in a mud pile. Grandpa knew exactly what to do, put the truck in four wheel drive and got us right out of that mess. He would always let me go to the horse races with him He taught me all I know about horse races and gambling. I will always remember going to the booze store with him,and getting a lollipop. I miss him a lot and know he is watching over me!
Wendy Fife-McGregor
December 30, 2006
Eilene, Kathy, Steve and Jean,
It is so hard losing someone you love so deeply. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Please know how much we love your family.
Traci Kane
December 30, 2006
Kathy, Scott, Bryan, Sean and Tim,
We love you all so much and are so blessed to have you in our lives. Please know you and your family are in our prayers. We are grateful that we were able to meet your father and hope at this difficult time you can celebrate the wonderful life he had. Safe travels home...Love, The Kanes
robin fife
December 29, 2006
Dear Steve and Jean and Family
My thoughts and love are with you on this sad loss to your family. I am so sorry for the loss of your dad.
my family's prayers are with you.
Your Friend
Robin Fife
Gaye Lynn Munford
December 29, 2006
Dear Jean and Family:
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. Our prayers are with you.
Love Jann's Mom
Renni Gawrys
December 29, 2006
You and the family are in my thoughts and prayers. May your memories fill you with happiness during this time.
"Be strong and courageous; don't be afraid. For it is the Lord your God who goes with you; He will not leave or forsake you." Dt. 31:6
Tad and Cindy Bassett
December 29, 2006
I will always remember how Bob could take a look at a complex marketing problem and immediately grasp the root which made the problem much easier to solve.
I count him among the finest managers that I ever worked for and send my condolences to his family at this difficult time.
Al Bernstein
December 29, 2006
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Frank and Thane Baczek
December 29, 2006
Dear Eileen and Family:
Thane and I will always remember Bob with fond memories and deep respect. I feel I am extremely fortunate to have had Bob as one of my mentors who influenced my life at Eimco. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rick Eismin
December 28, 2006
Sharon and I are very sad to hear of Bob's passing. He meant a lot to both of us.
Steve and Justina Carruthers
December 28, 2006
It was both a pleasure and an honor to work with and for Bob at Eimco while he was there. We are all richer for knowing him and poorer in his passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Bob's family.
Jim and Laura Read
December 28, 2006
Dearest Kathy and her Wonderful family,
We are so honored to have met and known your Dad. He will be missed. We wish you all the strenghth to get through this truly trying time. Our hearts go out to all of you. Please let us help in any way we can. Love, Jim, Laura, Matt and Ashley Read
Pat and Nick Liberto
December 28, 2006
Eileen and family,
It is with great sadness that we say farewell to Bob. He touched many with his humor and warmth. Our stay in the Sal Lake Valley was enhanced because we were friends.
Mark Roach
December 28, 2006
Bob, was a guy looking for the best in life. I could always feel that, Trips with the family,seeing friends, the best of times.
Pam Gomez
December 28, 2006
Eileen, Kathy, Steve & Jean,
No words can express the sadness we feel for all of you for the loss of your wonderful husband, father & grandfather. Our family was so fortunate to spend many fun times with him in Lake Tahoe. I will always see him sitting at the table by the pool playing gin with the guys, or doing crossword puzzles with Scott - His eyes always lit up when one of you or his grandchildren were around. You were all truly blessed - We'll all miss him.
Our love and prayers are with you all.
Love, Matt, Pam, Matt & Lindsay Gomez
Doris Kitterman
December 28, 2006
My heart is with yours, Eileen. My life has been enriched by you and Bob, through your children and specially through my beloved daughter-in-law, Kathy. Bob's passing leaves a hole in our lives. My love to all of the family. My heart is with theirs as well.
Mal Meredith
December 27, 2006
Bob was a good man. What more can you say? Bob was one of the smartest men that I have ever known. Bob was my mentor and he was my friend. He will be missed.
Dolores & David Nemec
December 27, 2006
Dear Fontaine Family - Please know that our prayers are with all of you. Remember the wonderful memories that each of you have made with him. Those memories will make you cry, laugh and give you a little joy in your heart during this hard time.
Eileen, Kathy and Jean - We are so sorry that we will not be there in body - but we will be there in spirit.
Much love - David, Dolores, Lindsay and Ryan Nemec
Tony & Carole Langes
December 27, 2006
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord strengthen you with his blessings and may you find comfort knowing that you are in the prayers of those who care deeply and share in your sadness.
Shay Hadean
December 27, 2006
I am so sorry to hear about Bob. I knew him for a short time and could tell that he brightened the lives of all those who knew him. I wish I could have known him longer. I am thankful for the time that I had with such a great person and for all the kindness he showed me. My thoughts are with the family, It will all be ok. Again I am so sorry.
Mary Decker
December 27, 2006
Eileen, Kathy, Jean and Steve,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the loving memories of your husband and father always be in your hearts.
Jerry & Mary Decker
Cyndy Curry
December 27, 2006
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Bob is in the hands of the Lord. May you find comfort from family and friends. Please let us know if there is anything you need. Love, The Currys Colleyville TX
Fred Lay
December 27, 2006
Bob's passing is a tremendous loss for all who knew him. The lessons he taught will be remembered throughout our lifetimes.
God bless you, Eileen and your family.
Suzanne Hess
December 27, 2006
You family is in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless. Suzanne and Ron Hess Tucson, Arizona
Stan and Laurie Heden
December 27, 2006
Eileen and family-We ask God's blessing on all of you at this sad time. We have memories of many happy times in the past, and Bob will long be remembered. Love, Stan and Laurie
Erica Hartzog
December 27, 2006
Eileen-
May God bless you and your family at this time. Love- Erica
George Geiger
December 27, 2006
We wish we had some magic words to ease your grief. We have many fond memories of our time spent with Bob in his years at EIMCO.
Cindy Rowsell Cruz
December 27, 2006
Eileen and Family there are no easy words to say how you must be feeling, but know that Bob completed his mission here and is being called on to another one, I was blessed to have taken care of Gertrude and got to know the family, and I am sure she will be there to greet him with open loving arms. Bob you will be missed. My love and prayers go out to all of you. God Bless
Barbara & Gene Chapman
December 27, 2006
Eileen, Steve, & All the Fontaine Family - Our prayers and thoughts are with you at Bob's death. Be comforted with God's richest blessings while remembering Bob's love. Barbara & Gene
Debra Sibley
December 27, 2006
Kathy, Your Dad was loved by all who came to know him! I am so sorry for you & your family's loss. Bob & Eileen will always hold a very special place in my heart with me. We have so many wonderful memories to cherish and get us through the difficult times.... I can see those broad shoulders, twinkled-eyes, curly-topped hair & great big smile and hear his contagious laugh!! Give my love to Eileen, Steve, Jean & Scott.
Love,
Debbie Richards Sibley (and Stuart)
Richards Family - Cinda, Linda, James & Mary send their hugs!
Joe & Pat Erbs
December 27, 2006
Pat & I express our deepest sympathy to Eileen and family over the loss of a terrific guy. We share with you many of the unforgettable memories of the working days at Rocketdyne as well as the after hour events such as handball, holiday parties, poker and the "Going to Texas" party.
Suzanne (Suzie) Wagner
December 27, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Gordon L. Wade
December 27, 2006
December 27, 2006
I was a young engineer right out of Oregon State when I met Bob, Eileen, and Kathy in 1954. Bob and I worked together in the organization that became Rocketdyne.
The Fontaine family took this bachelor under their wing and we had many great times together. After I met my wife-to-be at Rocketdyne, Bob agreed to be a groomsman at Dee's and my wedding in 1958.
Our families have been in friendly contact ever since. Dee and I greatly miss Bob and wish all his survivors whatever future peace and happiness they can find.
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Joe & Lila Italasano
December 27, 2006
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Kris Tapp
December 27, 2006
Steve,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your special Father, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
John and Kris Tapp
Marcia & Frank Smith
December 27, 2006
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We have so many wonderful memories. God be with you.
Phyllis and Jim Westfall
December 27, 2006
We knew and valued Bob as a caring and dedicated husband, father and grandfather. Following the marriage
of his Jean Marie and our Greg, we
would meet with Bob and Eileen for dinner and conversation. It wasn't
uncommon for Bob to have tears of pride in his eyes as he lovingly spoke of his children and grandchildren. God Bless Bob and his devoted wife and family. We will miss him, but never forget him.
F. John Reinke (MC68)
December 27, 2006
The Manhattan College alumni community shares your grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself … any man’s death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
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