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ROBERT JARBOE Obituary
ROBERT DONALD JARBOE CMSgt. US Airforce (Retired) (Age 78)
Of College Park, MD, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Marilyn Jarboe; father of Debi Fleming and Donna Brentano; grandfather of Eric, Laurie, Angela, Adam and Sarah. Also survived by seven great-grandchildren and his brothers James and Ted Jarboe. Mr. Jarboe had highly distinguished careers with both the Takoma Park Volunteer Fire Department as well as the United States Air Force. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD, 20901 (Valet Parking) Thursday, June 26 from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.; where a Funeral Service will be held Friday, June 27 at 11 a.m. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions made be made to Maryland State Fireman's Association, Bessie Marshall Fund.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
for ROBERT JARBOE
Donna Brentano
June 24, 2025
It's been 11 years. I love and miss you dearly. I hear your voice, and remember your hugs. One day we will be together again. Take care og Gabby
I love you daddy
Love , Donna
Donna
June 16, 2024
Dad, 10 years, I Love and Miss you so very much. All the brothers are now together. Gabby is in heaven too, protect her. I miss you both dearly.
Your daughter,
Donna
Eric Daicy
June 16, 2023
Hey Grandad, hope everything's going great! We're thinking of you. Thank you for watching over us. We LOVE YOU Grandad!
Donna Brentano
June 16, 2023
It's been 9 long years..it still is unbearable. Missing you with all my heart. I love and miss you Daddy.Love, Donna
Donna
June 20, 2022
I miss you every single day. I love you. Until we meet again
David Hooker
July 14, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the entire Jarboe family. Bobby was my colleague at the Takoma Park Volunteer Fire Department and he will truly be missed. It was my honor and pleasure to have gotten to know him. His dedication to the department is an example that we should all live by. I know that we will all meet again. God Bless.
Chaplain David O. Hooker
Takoma Park Volunteer Fire Department
Alan Holmes
June 25, 2014
To all of Bobby ' s family,
You guys were all like a second family to me when I was growing up. Bobby and I used to have some great talks around the station. Bobby will truly be missed by all.
Nancy Puffett
June 25, 2014
Bob is now at rest and at peace with Marilyn. God bless them both.
Sincere condolences to the Jarboe family,
Nancy Puffett
June 24, 2014
So sorry for your loss Debbie & Donna, although we've not officially met, I've heard great things about you both. I wonder if his brother Billy (Donald's dad) had anything to do w/honoring his brother by giving his son "Donald" your dad's middle name? I believe I met him at Uncle Johnny's funeral. May you treasure all good memories and have no regrets...Judy Jarboe
Eric Daicy
June 24, 2014
It was wonderful spending some time w u and our family today....we all love you...and will see u in the next lifetime. Please bless us all Grandad, and help guide us in the right direction, down life's rocky path. Again....."It's never goodbye, It's see you later...." <3 Love Eric and everyone else.....the family.
Jodi
June 23, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about Bobby, my thoughts and prayers are with all of the family
William Shives
June 23, 2014
To all of Robert's Family:
Please accept my condolences on the death of your loved one.I was stationed at Hof, Germany in the same time frame as Bob, but I became acquainted with him when we both worked at the Soldier's Home in D.C., he as a civilian employee and I as a Home Resident employee. He will be missed by all.
Craig Carlson
June 23, 2014
My deepest condolances to the Jarboe family. Bobby was unselfish man who served his Country and his Community.
Craig Calson
Captain, MCFR (retired)
June 23, 2014
Speaking as Chairman of the Montgomery Blair High School Class of 1954 Reunion Committee and for all of Bob's high school classmates, we join in heartfelt sorrow at his loss. Bob was one of the original reunion committee members, serving on all nine of our reunions to date. As a fellow USAF retiree and Vietnam veteran, I salute Bob for his long and outstanding service to our country. His service as a fire fighter set yet another high water mark for good citizenship. We honor you, we miss you, and we love you. May God bless you and your family.
Charles V. Brown, Colonel, USAF (Ret)
Classmate, Committee Member, and Friend
June 22, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. Please be assured that God cares for you and will help you in your time of need. 1 Pet. 5:7
Pete Menedis
June 22, 2014
RD (As many of us knew you)-
Losses are extremely hard to deal with. However, I know, and believe, that you're now in a much better place. As our Bible says, your ills are no longer and your body is made whole again. You're now reunited with AJ, your Mom, Billy, Johnny, Steve and many friends who have taken the journey before you. What a great time you folks must be having. I'll miss the great times that we shared as we worked to manage the Takoma Park VFD. I'll also remember the trips to Maine when we'd all get together for fun and lobsters. All of the memories will be there forever. Rest in peace dear friend . . . 'til we meet again.
Pete Menedis
Lifetime Member, and retired Asst. Fire and Rescue Chief.
Takoma Park Volunteer Fire Department
June 22, 2014
To the family of Bob Jarboe I send my sincere regret and sympathy in the loss
of Bob. He and I were members of the Takoma Park Vol. Fire Dept. for many
years. He was an outstanding member
and Fire Fighter. Karl Kearns, Former
Captain of T.P.F.D.
E D
June 22, 2014
Rest easy Grandad....the memories will never be forgotten. "It's never goodbye....it's see u later.."
Dad and I. 2013
Donna Brentano
June 22, 2014
Dear Daddy, I am heartbroken. I miss you so much. You have been the most amazing father, grandfather and great grandfather. I will always be proud to call you my father and thankful to be your daughter. I will see you again someday. I love you so much.
Love, Donna
OXOX
Don Riverkamp
June 22, 2014
Donna and family - Bob was a wonderful person and will be missed by all that knew him, especially his fellow Hofers from the Hof Reunion Association. Condolences and sympathy to the entire Jarboe family.
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