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Robert Christopher Fossum

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24, passed away unexpectedly at his home in San Clemente on March 8, 2009. Born February 9, 1985, in Pomona, Rob grew up in Claremont and Upland. He attended Sycamore Elementary School and El Roble Intermediate School, and graduated from San Antonio High School in 2003. He had lived in San Clemente for several years, where he worked in a local restaurant and micro-brewery, and trained for a career in mixed martial arts. Rob will be remembered for his compassionate heart, indomitable spirit, sense of humor, dedication to his job and training, and devotion to his family and friends. He is survived by his father, Rob Fossum of Upland; mother, Elaina Uzeta Fossum of Covina; brother, Eric Fossum of Claremont; stepmother, Lisa Rodriguez of Claremont; grandmother, Virginia Fossum of Claremont; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 21, at Oak Park Cemetery in Claremont. Donations in Rob's memory may be made to a charity of choice.

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Published by Daily Bulletin on Mar. 18, 2009.

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February 9, 2012

Happy Birthday Rob. You are missed.

with love

January 8, 2012

I visit your grave all the time and talk to you. I hope you hear the things i say

Carla Johnson

March 31, 2011

Still crying Rob, you are brave and wonderful. Loved so much.

Rob Fossum

February 9, 2011

Happy birthday, Rob. I love you.
Dad

Jacob Harmsen

September 16, 2009

Miss you rob,i still think about you all the time,you were like a brother to me you were always there for me, i still remember when we were kids playing on the same soccer team fire and ice,that team was awsome,and all those nights you would come to my house and we would just sit on my porch for hours and do nothing just making stupid jokes and laughing at the most stupid stuff... I MISS YOU BRO

Daryl McGowan

March 31, 2009

Rob, Hey Brother i just wanted you to know i loved you liked a brother and thank you for your friendship and all the joy you brought into not only my life but everyone who was blessed to be apart of yours. Little Brother you will be missed but never forgotten, may you rest in peace my friend.

Jessica Ruiz

March 30, 2009

Robbie, my beautiful blue eye cousin. I'll never forget you and what a gorgous little boy you were and now to see what a beautiful young man you grew to be! I will always love you! Until we meet again please continue to be our special guardian angel! We will take care of your mom for you but I know that you will always be with us!

Rick Quintero

March 24, 2009

Dearest Rob,

The staff and I are so sorry for your loss. We pray you comfort in this very difficult time.

Cal Poly Pomona Upward Bound

MaryLou Holland

March 22, 2009

Robbie,
My handsome, wonderful and sweet nephew..I cherish the wonderful memories I have of you. Your uncle Jimmy will be with you in Heaven . He always regreted not being able to give you that Harley ride, since he was so sick and we live lived so far away. We were always sooo very proud of you and were loved very much ,I miss and Love You Very Much and will never forget you. Aunt MaryLou

Tommy Berry

March 22, 2009

To Robbie,
You were my best friend through my childhood and I'll miss you. I wish we would have reconnected through the years but it seems like you had great life and that's all we can ask for from God. Rest in peace my friend.

Carla Johnson

March 21, 2009

Dearest Lisa and Rob, I am so profoundly sad that you have lost your beloved son...please accept my prayers and gratitude for being included in your celebration for Robbie today...

Louis Riegert

March 19, 2009

Elaina, Please accept our deepest sympathies from the rosary group at St. Louise. We are keeping Robert and your family in our daily Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy. God will sustain you and help you in this time of sorrow and
loss. Remember that God love us and we know not why these things happen in life. I know you have a strong faith and He will want you to lean heavily on
Him and His graces.
Blessings, Lou Riegert

Lynda Casey

March 18, 2009

Robbie, you’re memory will live on, in all those who knew you and loved you.

Suzanne Fuller Braswell

March 18, 2009

I am so very sorry for your loss, Rob. Remembering your son as a very small boy, this seems so impossible. My thoughts are with you and your family.

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