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Robert Gadd Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 5, 2010.

Gadd, Robert Galbreath
(Feb. 29,1920-March 1, 2010) born in Bellvue Pennsylvania the son of Anna Highton and Daniel Lafayette Gadd. The oldest of six, followed by Maude Elizabeth (dec), Daniel (dec), Mary Jane Watson (Ben-dec), William Samuel (Judy), and Barbara Mchugh (Jim). After graduating from Bellevue High School, Bob attended University of Pittsburgh before entering the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York where he studied engineering and earned the nickname "Geronimo". After graduation in 1943, he met the love of his life, his nurse, while a patient at Bellevue Hospital and married Marjorie "Marge" Foster from Jackson Center Pennsylvania. During their 46 year marriage, they had 3 sons Randall (dec), Robert (Tanya), and George (Anne). He was especially proud of his 3 grandsons, Brendan (Johnna Mae), Anthony (Army National Guard), and Joey. Robert served in WWII, the Korean Conflict, and was stationed in Japan before resigning in 1955 as an Army Major. Bob and Marge moved their family from Pennsylvania to California in 1960 where Bob worked as a Traffic Engineer for Santa Clara County until 1980. Bob and Marge built their retirement home in Pioneer, living there until Marge passed away in 1989. Bob later married Vina Rose and lived in both Sacramento and Phoenix where they enjoyed many friends and activities. Bob always lived life to the fullest on his 75th birthday he jumped out of a perfectly good airplane and checked off skydiving. His family and friends were most important to him; he was the glue that kept everyone in contact. Bob was a member of many organizations including; MOAA, West Point Alumni Association, VFW, Masons, Elks, The Engineering Club of the West Valley, and the Messianic Faith community Beth Halachah. Family and friends joined Bob last Saturday to celebrate his 90th Birthday. The following morning he suffered a heart attack and passed away Monday March 1st. Please join us for a Memorial Celebration of Bob's life, Saturday 11:30 AM March 6th at Luke AFB Chapel (building 799). Private interment will be held at West Point. In lieu of flowers, Bob's family would appreciate donations to the Messianic Faith Community Beth Halachah. If you don't have a Military ID, please meet Bob's grandson's (Brendan & Anthony) at the Lightning Gate Visitor Center, and they will escort you to the chapel.

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March 9, 2010

I send my condolences to the familly. I know when I lost a loved one the scripture at Acts 17:31 brought me some comfort so maybe it will help you too. I hope the best for the family.
Brent

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Michael Colbert

March 6, 2010

On behalf of Bob's many friends from our local West Point Society and Service Academy Assn, I pass along condolences and prayers to the Gadd Family. I had the opportunity to sit with Bob several times over the last year at local functions (I followed Bob at West Point by 30 years and enjoyed being called a "young" man).
We will miss the stories of Pittsburgh and the warm fellowship.
Be thou at peace.
MC '73

Suzy Burtt

March 5, 2010

Dear Robert and George,
I am writing this on behalf of my mom, your dad's cousin, Bernice. You may have heard your dad talk about her as I have heard my mom talk about your dad. They were close in age; my mom turned 90 in December and, they shared a bond growing up that was invaluable to mom and I believe your dad treasured those experiences as well. In recent years, they spent several hours some Sunday evenings reminiscing about the antics they did as youngsters and got in trouble for and about Aunt Anna, your wonderful grandma who holds a special place in all of our hearts. My brothers and I still talk about the times spent at her house. Your dad was a delightful man and one that I am sure you are proud of. I was able to meet him when he came to Pittsburgh for your aunt Mary Jane's birthday and was happy to hear some of the stories first hand. I know my mom will miss him and those conversations with him and that he will always be special to her; the brother she never had. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time and we extend our sympathies and condolences to all of the Gadds.
Sincerely,

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