Robert "Bob" Kerley

1942 - 2016

Robert "Bob" Kerley obituary, 1942-2016, Porterville , CA

BORN

1942

DIED

2016

Robert Kerley Obituary

Celebration of life services will be Monday, July 25 @ 11am Hillcrest Cemetery. A 67 year Porterville resident, he was born to Clarence and Wilma in 1942. Bob married his high-school sweetheart, who supported him through UOP Pharmacy School which he graduated in 1969. After 22 years of marriage and 3 daughters, they divorced but remained life-long friends. He is also survived by his 2 loving sisters and their families.
After working as a Pharmacist for nearly 40 years, Bob moved to Redding and lived out his final years close to his daughters, Sherrie Busjahn & Suzi Kerley-Smith along with their families. "Poppa Bob" was also greatly loved by his 9 Grandchildren ranging in age from 10-28. He was proceeded in death by his other beautiful daughter, Stacey Bookwalter.
Bob's legacy will be one of a Generous Heart, Fun-loving Spirit and Love of God. In his honor, please make donations to Alcoholics Anonymous.

Published by The Porterville Recorder from Jul. 22 to Jul. 23, 2016.
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I worked with Bob at town and country many many years ago. I was just a young pharmacy clerk learning my way around. I left T&C in about 2007. Bob has popped in my head several times over the years and I've wondered "how's Bob doing? I miss that big ol guy." He use to make me laugh so hard sometimes. And sometimes I had to get onto him and get him to work and stop messing around. Haha. It was always fun times with Bob. I'm so sorry to hear about his passing. I really hope he had an adventurous life after we parted ways and up until his last. He was a contagiously funny man. I miss working with him. I hope you're still goofing around in the clouds you big ol crazy guy. Sending my ❤ to his friends and family.

Stevi

August 21, 2019

I recall as a young lad visiting the house in Porterville. My parents and sister and I would come over for a BBQ and swim. Those were great times and they are greatly missed. Uncle Bob was jovial and laughed often always creating an upbeat environment. He was laid back and genuine in his conversations with people. I regret not staying in touch, but as we all know, we each get wrapped up in our own lives and families sometimes to the point where we loose the importance of staying connected with others. The older I get, the more I realize this and the more I strive to stay connected. Take care uncle and don't make everyone laugh too much.

Robert Brandt

August 18, 2016

Dear Dad,

Your funeral today went perfect. Lots of family & friends talking about your sense of humor and your generosity. Stories of how you helped people and funny stories about your driving. I told some stories of my own, but I forgot to mention how we loved jumping the waves at the beach with you & our trip through Europe. Grace is carrying on your love of Reese's peanut butter cups, too.

After the service, we ate a Hoagies Pancho Villa in your honor. As an adult, I now know why they were your favorite! I shall miss calling you after work to tell you about my day. We all miss you, Dad. Your resting place is near Grandma Great, Stacey, Grandma Rie, & Dude Boy. Good company if anyone was actually there.

Thanks for being my Dad; through good, bad, ups, & downs, you always managed a smile and a thought for someone less fortunate.
Love, your daughter.....

Sherrie Busjahn

July 25, 2016

Bob was always so friendly and helpful. I met him several years ago and have been friends with many of his family. He will be missed. Rest in Peace my friend. God Bless

Jim Dessel

July 24, 2016

I met him while working at PDC. He was always friendly and ready to help or explain things I had questions about. He was so good at his job and we had many chats through the years I did clinical work that often led to going to the pharmacy where Bob would always have a smile ready. A true gentle man. Blessings to his family and friends

clara connelly

July 23, 2016

i met Bob when I worked at Porterville Developmental Center. He would come on the unit to check the med cart and clinic room....very friendly and always smiling. Rest in peace Bob.

July 23, 2016

Ii am sad to hear of Bob's passing. I enjoyed working with him at PDC - a bundle of energy and enthusiasm - always smiling. Rest in Heavenly Peace Bob.

Donna Marler

July 22, 2016

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