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Robert Jimenez Obituary
12/28/1921-7/7/2009
Longtime Lincoln Police Chief Robert Jimenez served the community with an eye for helping others, according to residents and family members.
Jimenez, 87, died just after midnight Tuesday, July 7th, 2009.
Jimenez served 32 years as the police chief for the city of Lincoln, retiring in June, 1979.
At the time of his retirement, the city of Lincoln recognized Jimenez's service with a proclamation for his "giving generously of his time and efforts, unselfishly in all deliberation."
Jimenez was born Dec. 28, 1921 in San Nicolaus, in the state of Jalisco, Mexico. He moved to Lincoln when he was two years old and became a citizen just before shipping out for North Africa during World War II.
When Jimenez started as police chief in 1947, he was part of "essentially a one-man police department," according to documents from the Lincoln Area Archives Museum.
Jimenez was then the youngest police officer in the country, but had already distinguished himself with his service in World War II, earning two Purple Hearts and one Silver Star, according to the archives.
During his military career he served as a tank commander in Gen. George S. Patton's Third Army and was friends with America's most decorated war hero, Audie Murphy, who often rode on his tank, according to the archives.
According to an article in The Sacramento Bee just before his retirement, Jimenez said he enjoyed coming to work every day.
Jimenez also served on Gov. Ronald Reagan's police commission for a year and was a longtime member of the Rotary Club of Lincoln.
Jimenez is survived by his wife, Judy of more than 30 years, his son, Robert Jimenez II, daughter Dana Jimenez Harder, grandson Conrad Karl Harder and four stepchildren, Mike and Karen McGinnis, Mark Costa and Robert Fish Jr.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. July 16 at St. Joseph's Church at 1162 Lincoln Ave. in Auburn. Following that, his ashes will be interred at the Lincoln Cemetery at 1445 First St. A reception will then be held at the McBean Park Pavilion. All three events are open to the public.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Jimenez
Teri Mena Sellers
August 1, 2009
Robbie,
How wonderful that so many people have such fond memories of your father. I will always remember his great smile! My thoughts and prayers are with you, Dana and your entire family. I'm sending you a big hug....
Robert Denham
July 26, 2009
On behalf of the members of the Northern California Peace Officers Association, we would offer our sincere condolences and to the family and friends of Chief Bob Jimenez. Bob was a life member of the NCPOA and served as the host of our June luncheon each year in Lincoln. He will be missed by all of his friends and collegues in the public safety profession.
Robert N. Denham, Treasurer NCPOA
Chief Deputy Sheriff (ret) Sacramento Sheriff's Department
Jo Ann Jones
July 18, 2009
Having grown up in Lincoln, I remember Chief Jimenez as an ever present source of calm on our streets when our town was so very young.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family. May they know that the citizens of Lincoln remember him with great fondness and respect.
Sincerely,
Jo Ann Griffin-Jones
July 16, 2009
Cathy Carnes {jimmie]
Antonette Hartman
July 16, 2009
Dana, Robbie and Conrad,
My thoughts are with you at this most difficult time. I can remember your dad as a very kind, gentle and very loving person. He always had a beautiful smile for everyone. I can remember how much he love Gram and how much she loved and adorded him. It is so hard losing a father but you will always have all the memories you have made together over the years. I will be praying for you and your family.
Diane Wylie
July 15, 2009
Dana and Conrad,
May God Bless you and your family. He will be missed. I can remember him standing in Grandma Jimmy's house standing there smiling and saying, "This hand touched the Pope". I have not washed this hand. I said WOW! We all will have memories of Uncle Bob.
George Lewis
July 15, 2009
I met Bob in the 1960's when he was hosting the Northern California Peace Officer's Association annual luncheon in Lincoln. One of the finest and most honorable gentleman anyone would have the privilege and honor to know and to work with.
July 14, 2009
Dear Dana and Conrad,
Your Dad/Grandpa brought so much to your life. We always enjoyed sitting by him at the many events shared by Cody and Conrad. You are in our thoughts and prayers, always know we are here for you. Love The Albrights
Annemarie Fanoni
July 14, 2009
On the occasions I had to visit with your Dad, Dana, he made a very strong impression upon me. He engendered immediate freindship,and he was a very lovely and generaous man-just like his daughter and grandson. My best to you and to all of your family.
Ed Presley
July 13, 2009
Bob was Chief in Lincoln when I started my career with Placer County. He was a great help to me; a wonderful person and a geat Chief of Police. And yes, He always had a smile. Rest easy, Chief.
Orhan Etiz
July 13, 2009
Judy,
I am deeply saddend by Bob's passing. He was a great MAN and friend. He will be truely missed. My condolences to your whole family.
VERA LAMPROS
July 12, 2009
memories of the chief are good ,he was a fair man to all,our family knew the chief Since 1968 always had a smile for all- our prayer for his family
may God hold him in his loving arms always God Bless ,
VERA & RAY LAMPROS
Jack and Michelle Noyes
July 11, 2009
Our prayers are with the family We have a lot of fond memories of the Chief. He was a great guy.
Larry McClain
July 11, 2009
I shall miss Bob very much. I had spent many hours with my parents Andy & Gladys Chiulos at his home. And always liked him stopping by Placer Natl. Bank where I worked. He was without a doubt the nicest, kindness, and friendly person I have ever Known. What a blessing to call him my friend.
Dave & Carol Jimenez
July 11, 2009
You are in our thoughts and prayers
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