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Luke Jarrett
October 12, 2025
Bob was a special person. I was fortunate enough to be a roommate with him at one time, and I will always remember playing tunes with him. He is missed. RIP My brother.
Emily Parker
October 12, 2023
Not forgotten Bob...wonderful memories of days past...we miss you!!
Craig and Emily Parker
Luke Jarrett
October 12, 2021
I often remember the wonderful times I had jamming with Bob, and the many great adventures we shared along the way. Our friendship started as roommates in Los Gatos, and continued for several years afterward. I'll be performing again this weekend, and will dedicate these gigs to he and his family. Miss you my Brother.
Christy Abelov
October 13, 2020
Bob will always be lovingly honored and remembered.
Luke Jarrett
October 13, 2020
Hey Bob...I'm still playing lots of music and often think of you when doing so. God Bless you my brother...Luke
Gene Alger
October 13, 2019
Miss Bob, we played lots of music together.
January 27, 2012
Even though I haven't seen you in YEARS, you were a big part of my life for the 2.5 years that we were "going steady", you were my first love, we had some good times Bob and you were a great guy!
Rest in Peace,
Joan
Todd Beecher
December 19, 2011
Bob was not only a mentor but a friend. We had a lot of fun times together hanging out. Although Bob was a slightly better golfer, we both determined that we should keep our day jobs and put tour aspirations aside. No matter how stressful things got at work, there was always time for a brief discussion about motorcycles. I will miss him.
Patrick Fuss
December 2, 2011
Bob will be missed. He had an infectious sense of humor and attention to detail in everything he did - whether it was the engineering, the mandolins, or any of the myriad of interests he pursued. One of my fondest memories with Bob was when he purchased a motocycle while we were walking a pipeline alignment. He never failed to amaze. My condolences to his family and friends.
Luke Jarrett
November 22, 2011
Bob was not only a terrific human being, he was a friend that I will remember always. Bob and I met when we became roomates back in Las Gatos, CA many years ago. At that time we also realized that we both loved music, and soon started jamming together. Music has always been part of our lives and conversations over our many years of friendship. I always admired his talent for tinkering and making things, beautiful things - a true artist! I'll always cherish the memory of our being in a Hobie Cat race on Clear Lake and also spending time with his folks, the many laughs we shared together, but most of all the music we created. My prayers go out to his family and I hope they can be comforted by knowing that so many people cherish the time they shared with him -a very special person - Peace My Brother - Always....
November 21, 2011
Bob was such a sweet, kind friend. He came to visit me in Maui a number of years ago. We stayed in touch fairly frequently and I will miss our communication and loving friendship. He was so talented as a musician, woodworker, engineer, mechanic and anything he directed his attention to. His spirit was tender and caring. His strong attitude was always positive, and he was ever grateful to the doctor who provided such great care. We both loved our dogs fiercely and Alec provided such loyal companionship. May his sister and family be comforted. He will be missed immensely, and remember by the joy he added to my life.
Christy Abelov
November 21, 2011
Bob was such a sweet, kind friend. He came to visit me in Maui a number of years ago. We stayed in touch fairly frequently and I will miss our communication and loving friendship. He was so talented as a musician, woodworker, engineer, mechanic and anything he directed his attention to. His spirit was tender and caring. His strong attitude was always positive, and he was ever grateful to the doctor who provided such great care. We both loved our dogs fiercely and Alec provided such loyal companionship. May his sister and family be comforted. He will be missed immensely, and remember by the joy he added to my life.
jerry schnell
October 31, 2011
Bobby..I can't believe you are gone.... will never forget the many sleepovers when we made paper airplanes and tried to land them on the cardboard aircraft carrier in your garage. yours always landed perfect and you just laughed when mine couldn't even hit the cardboard. the many vacations at clear lake, learning to water ski. we used to stay up all night fishing. you made us spear guns out of coat hangers...and we shot tons of fish. playing baseball and football together....we were inseparable...i will miss you and i will never forget you. give your mom and dad a big hug for me and when you see my mom...give her a big kiss for me and tell her that i miss her.......your buddy....jerry
October 31, 2011
What memories I have of Bob, we grew up in the same neighborhood he was my brothers (Jerry Schnell's) best friend, I was the little sister and Bob was my first Crush. He was so great to me and taught me alot about myself. We have continued to be in touch via Email, but he stopped writing about 9 months ago. I wish I could have said goodbye. I remember so many things about him, I will always have a special place in my heart for him, I know he is at peace!
Susie Schnell-Santiago
Amelia Maddox
October 27, 2011
The time I always spent with Bob was filled with music. He taught me how to play by ear on the violin and attempted to teach me how to play the mandolin. The first song I ever learned by ear, that he taught me, was Green Sleeves. When Bob, my mom, and I camped out in Wallowa I remember all of us sitting around the campfire and jamming with other musicians. I still to this day play the violin and every time I pick up the violin he gave me, I think of him.
October 25, 2011
I have many great memories of Bob. Camping out at bluegrass festivals
Martha Maddox
October 25, 2011
The Florida Maddox family also feel the loss of Bob greatly--Martha & Emery, Kerry & Amelia, Rod & Susan, Maggie and Nolan . We have had great fun on Bob's visits here. We even had him here for one Thanksgiving and one Christmas and a week together at a beach house on the Gulf of Mexico. We were entertained by his music and other members of the family couldn't resist joining in. Emery and I met Bob on the same day we met Amelia after she arrived in Portland. He was so personable, kind, fun, funny, helpful--We are grateful for the 11 years he was an extended part of our family and will remember him fondly forever. Martha Maddox
Julie and Kevin
October 22, 2011
Forever in our hearts.
David Gonzales
October 21, 2011
My dearest Uncle. I have known you all 50 years of my life. You taught me to throw a football, drive a stick, you took me sailing. We have shared every Thanksgiving and Christmas with the whole family since I can remember. It won't be the same without you. I will miss you sooo much. Rest in Peace my loving Uncle Bob.
Bill & Mary Ann Simonds
October 19, 2011
I had great pleasure in working with Bob for years at Carollo in Walnut Creek. Wife Mary Ann & I windsurfed with him in the Bay and at his folks' place at Clear Lake. Batted many tennis balls at each other. He & I flew (and crashed) HIS radio control sailplanes. Just yesterday, rode the Kawasaki motorcycle he sold to me 20 plus yrs. ago (belonged to Howard Way before that). The door harp he made for us is displayed in our wall unit still.
Bob, your laughter and sense of humor will be missed. But Mary Ann & I will remember you always. I am happy to see so many that we both knew are expressing these same emotions to you and your family on this forum.
Be at peace sir ....
Temple Martin
October 19, 2011
Bob, you play with the angels now. We here on Earth shall miss you, but our good memories shall lighten grief. Be at peace.
HOWARD WAY
October 19, 2011
It was a joy knowing Bob and working with him.
Walter Lapsley
October 19, 2011
I offer my sincere condolences to Bob's family and close friends. Bob and I worked together on several projects as ell as being friends. Bob was also a master craftsman, building remote control aircraft, High quality mandolins, sailing surfboards, and thin wood canoes
Bob's attitude and drive were inspirational. He was very proud of his fathers early pioneering with free flight model airplanes.
Although bob and I have not seen each other for a few years, he discuss mandolins with my nephew David, who is a musician in Nashville, has heard rave reviews of his work.
Bob will be greatly missed.
Walter C. Lapsk
October 18, 2011
Bob, I love knowing that now I have another angel to watch over me and guide me through this life. I can hear you playing your mandoline with the angels. Jeanette
Kirk, Michelle, Sierra, and Parker Sullivan
October 18, 2011
We feel very fortunate to have so many great memories with Bob. Caravaning across the West, camping (watching him throw canned food at bears stealing our beer), hearing his music, and most of all enjoying his friendship. Your friends miss you Bob. Rest in peace our friend.
Laura Zalent
October 18, 2011
Bob, WE MISS YOU! and we miss Alex looking out the front window. Bob was our good friend and neighbor for 7-1/2 years. Condolences to Bob's wonderful family and loyal friends. He will be missed for a very long time. Love, Carl and Laura
October 18, 2011
We feel blessed to have had Bobby in our lives. Sooooo many fun times biking, hiking, dancing, music, camping....to name a few. We will miss you. Thank you for your friendship and being you! Love always, Tim, Janet, Gabrielle and Gianna Taylor
Erica Fono
October 18, 2011
May the memories of Bob be a blessing to all who had the chance to know him. I enjoyed working with Bob at Carollo. We had some great times skiing and snowboarding in Tahoe together. What a great person. Condolences to all his family and friends.
Love, Erica Fono
October 18, 2011
What an incredible person and great friend we have lost. Bob, you had such a mix of practicality and artistic wizardry! We will miss you greatly and thank you for the wonderful contributions that you made to this world. The art that you created will endure!
Love, Craig and Emily Parker
October 18, 2011
What a wonderful person Bob was! Craig and I have such fond memories of mountain biking, hiking and celebrating life with this man! We were so fortunate to get to see him 2 years ago and experience some of the great friends and activities he had in Portland. Bob, we will miss you greatly. Thank you for the wonderful imprint you had in this world!
Love,
Craig and Emily Parker (and Wilma-the-dog!)
Kathleen Rose
October 18, 2011
I treasure the memory of the bells that rang at Bob’s baptism. I can only imagine the bells that rang as he came into his eternal home!
Pat Connell
October 18, 2011
Bob will be missed by all of us who enjoyed his company, his music, his smiling face. Thanks for the memories Bob.
Greg Humm
October 18, 2011
My memories of working together with Bob are all good ones. A fine engineer, excellent musician, and superb craftsman. I regret missed opportunities to reunite with Bob after we both ended up moving to the Portland area in the 90s but will always remember the friendship we had. Greg
Tim Taylor
October 18, 2011
We will truly miss such a dear sweet man! We have some great memories of traveling the western US mountain biking and camping with Bob and will cherish his friendship forever.
Happy Trails Bobby!!!
Tim, Janet and the girls...
Y.A.
October 18, 2011
MAy "The Father of Tender Mercy" give you the needed strength to endure the days ahead.
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