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1944
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2014
Robert Swaisgood Obituary
Born in Los Angeles, he grew up in Burbank with his parents (Ruth and George) and older siblings, Ron and Joyce. After graduating from Burbank High School he joined the Naval Reserve and was assigned to the United States Naval Battalion or Seabees at Port Hueneme. On Memorial Day 1965 he was asked to play TAPS for Admiral John Ford and Captain John Wayne. He was honorably discharged after serving two tours of duty in Viet Nam He met and married his former wife Cindy at Los Angeles Valley College. During this time he settled in the San Fernando Valley, where his only child, Garrett was born. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of La Verne while working for the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power. He retired from the DWP as the Chief Electrical Service Representative, Power System Engineering. He was a Boy Scout Leader, a Saugus High School Cross Country/Track Booster Parent and drove a NASCAR at the Irwindale Race Track. He was proud to have Native American Osage ancestry. His greatest joy came from spending time with family, friends and especially babysitting his grandchildren. He is survived by his sone Garrett and Garrett's wife Melinda of Castaic, CA. Three grandchildren: Danielle, Connor and Wyatt. A brother Ron of Gig Harbor, WA., step-sister, Maria Smith, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, in-laws and his former wife Cindy. A Military Service with interment was conducted at the Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, CA on December 9, 2014.
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Barbara Wood
November 13, 2022
It´s been almost 8 years, Bob, since you passed. My whole family thought the world of you. I have such happy memories of you and my dad bar-b-queuing in our back yard on every occasion. You both had the greatest laughs and memories of that laughter warm my heart. You were both amazing men. Thanks for the memories, Bob. You were such a huge part of happy family memories at my folks´ house and a great friend. Barbara
Carol P Morton
March 7, 2021
Garrett - Just today our son Keith Morton and his enduring Saugus HS friend Tom Greenwood were on Zoom - as was I - and they asked if each other knew where you were. Many words of praise were uttered, too, in
your direction! When I googled you, I was so sad to see this. I spent many
afternoons sitting on HS bleachers with your Dad, enjoying the sun and HS
running, and I am saddened by your loss. He was a truly lovely man, and took away some of the tush-pain of HS bleachers! I am delighted to read that you have three kiddos; Keith does, too. We moved to Spokane, WA, to be near them. Again, my condolences.
Barbara Wood
November 16, 2015
One year ago today you passed away, Bob. Rest in peace. We think of you often with fondness.
May 17, 2015
I am so very, very saddened to learn of Bob's passing. I met Bob when I was 15 years old and he was a favorite and fequent visitor at my childhood home. My late parents enjoyed time spent with Bob as much as I did; he was a dear friend and very proud of his service to this country and a loyal and great patriot. I send my deepest condolences to you, Garrett, who he was so proud of. Barbara Wood
December 22, 2014
We had alot of good times with our families. Miss all of them so much.........Sherry Foy Lloyd
Tony & Shar DeSantis
December 22, 2014
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever. Bob was with us for many years on vacations, casino visits, birthdays, holidays, fix it projects, poker games and so very much more, not even counting a good buddy and great friend that was always available to unload on. Peace be with you. Anchors Away
P.S. My personal Scotch drinking buddy
Tammy (Stepanow) Klinger BHS 64
December 21, 2014
So sad to lose another friend and Bulldog... prayers to his family.
Burbank High Friends
December 21, 2014
We are sorry to hear of Bob's passing and have posted a notice on the Burbank High blog http://burbankhighblog.blogspot.com/2014/12/robert-w-swaisgood-bhs-63-1944-2014.html
Sherry Ake Copp
December 20, 2014
Your Burbank High buddies were speaking fondly of you tonight, Bob. Heaven has a handsome new bulldog. God bless you.
Pam and Jon Kirkwood
December 20, 2014
So, sorry to hear of Bob's passing. We grew up in the same neighborhood as kids and went to Luther Burbank Jr. High and Burbank High...It was good to see him at the BHS '63 50th Reunion last year. God Bless Him and his family.
Bob looking cool!
Vicki Beauchesne
December 19, 2014
We miss you so much, I think of you all the time in every thing we do, you are still in my heart and always will be! You were an awesome friend that I will cherish forever!
Vonnie Nordquist
December 18, 2014
Rest in peace Bobby. You will be missed.
Garrett
December 18, 2014
Good-Bye DAD
Ron Swaisgood
December 18, 2014
Rest in peace Bob.
I'm glad I had a chance to see you last Christmas.
I had a nice time talking with you, I will miss our talks on the phone.
Tom Hoffman
December 18, 2014
We will always love and miss Bob.
December 17, 2014
Very sorry to hear about Cousin Bob. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Phil (Cousin) and Jane Jossi
Cindy Swaisgood
December 17, 2014
Forever in my heart.
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