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Robert Filby Obituary

Robert Filby 86, of Yuba City, passed away June 11, 2011. A member of National Rifle Association (life member) Golden Eagle, California Rifle and Pistol Association, Operating Engineers (retired), Republican National Commitee-charter member. Survivors include two sons, Charles and Mike Filby; 6 grandchildren: Christina Ingram, Melissa Hunter, Bobbie Bernardino, Robert Filby, Michelle Filby, Adam Filby; 9 great grandchildren; and two siblings, Jerry Filby and Mary Jones. Preceded in death by his wife, Joy Filby; son, Ronald Filby; grandchild Steven Filby; 3 brothers and 4 sisters. Memorial service will be held 11:00am Saturday, June 18, 2011 at Sutter Cemetery with Paul Sorenson and Dale Wilder of LDS Church officiating. Holycross Memorial Service is handling the arrangements. Send Condolences at www.appealdemocrat.com

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Published by Appeal Democrat on Jun. 15, 2011.

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Ken StClair

June 15, 2011

Bob will be greatly missed, I considered him to be a good friend, as well as a great backhoe operator.

My deepest sympathies go out to all his family members.

June 15, 2011

Our Uncle Bobby was one of the greatest men there ever was or ever will be. They just don't make Uncle Bobby's anymore. He was a very special, kind, compassionate person. We love you Uncle Bobby and we love your family, Ginger and Don and Virginia and Cordell. We'll miss you terribly.

June 15, 2011

Please accept our heartfelt sympathy for your recent loss.
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