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Robert Bedell Obituary
70, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2015 surrounded by his sons and family.
Bob was born June 26, 1944 in Los Angeles, CA. He attended Bell Gardens High School where he was president of the student body and received the Southern California All-State Basketball Most Valuable Player two years in a row. He played four years of basketball at Stanford University, where he majored in history and education.
After graduation, he played in the ABA from 1967-76 for the Anaheim Amigos, and the Dallas Chaparrals, was Director of Promotions for the San Antonio Spurs and the Kentucky Colonels, and retired as a chemical district sales manager.
While Bob enjoyed much success in his life, his true joy was family and friends. Watching his sons and grandsons play sports was pure joy. His kind heart and love of laughter won him many friends from across the country, many lasting a lifetime.
He is survived by his sons and their mother, Robert Vernon (Stephanie), John Garnett (Jess), and Marilyn R Bedell; grandsons, Austin and Jack Bedell; siblings, Warren (Karen), William (Kathy), Winfield (Katy), and Winona Bedell and Wilma Seidernsticker (Fred); longtime partner, Jean Myers; and many nieces and nephews.
His memorial visitation is 6-8pm Friday and noon-4 p.m. Saturday at Fern Creek Funeral Home, 5406 Bardstown Road.
A special thank you to the people who were there with him until the end helping him preserve to that end the same dignity, grace and humor with which he lived his life: Hutch, Maggie, Ron, Marilyn, and his brothers and sisters.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made in Robert's memory to Stanford University Athletics Buck/ Cardinal Club, Stanford University, Development Services, PO Box 20466, Stanford, CA 94309-0466.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Robert Bedell
Robert d Wilson
October 2, 2022
As a graduate of Bell Gardens HS, 1967 I only knew Bob from the few basketball scrimmages he and other teammates attended and the two Championship CIF awards from 1961/62 seasons that sat in our school's trophy case. This was a great source of athletic pride for myself and other Lancers, who desired to do the same. May you rest in peace.
Eduardo Marin
May 20, 2020
When I was an undergraduate student, I emailed Bob because I was conducting research for a community history project. He promptly responded to my message regarding his high school coach, Emmet Birk, former basketball standout at the University of North Dakota.
His example of supporting me with a research paper led me to think about helping younger generations with assignments and life lessons.
Winona Bedell
June 19, 2019
Miss my big brother.
Bruce Weinstein
November 11, 2015
Marilyn I was browsing for my old buds when I came across this. What a guy! I told my Barbara and we both express our sympathies.
August 7, 2015
I am very sad to learn of Bob's passing. Good guy. When my sister, Kerry Townsend Bouchier, would bring me up to Stanford for a weekend every year - I was thrilled to meet the players on the Stanford basketball team: Ray Kosanke, Clayton Raaka, Art Harris, Bob Bedell, et al. Bob was both fun to be around, and a terrific friend to my sister. He will be missed. Thank you, Dan Townsend, Long Beach, CA.
Pink's book signing May 16, 2015
Pam Schaftlein Thomas
July 5, 2015
Bob and I sat and talked a while at Lloyd Gardner's book signing in May. Although we hadn't seen each other since we worked together in the Kentucky Colonels office, it was like time stood still. He still had that amazing quick wit and giant smile. I'm so glad I had a chance to visit with him one more time.
Ray Kosanke
June 26, 2015
Rest in peace, Bob. We played basketball together for 4 years at Stanford and he was both a friend as well as a constant source of quips, puns, jokes & general humor. We also had a memorable series of games together in Europe for Gulf Oil. My condolences to all his family & friends.
June 26, 2015
Hello Marilyn. I was so sorry to see Bob's obituary. I send my condolences to you , Robert, John and their families. It is a difficult time...I carry you in my thoughts and prayers.
Barbara Carpenter and Family
Kevin Curran
June 25, 2015
I retired in the past year and had lost contact with Bob. I was very saddened to learn of his death. He was, as others had mentioned, a very gregarious man but truly interested in what you might have to say. My daughter attended Stanford and he shared many of his experiences when he was a student there.
He always had a joke, and many of them were terrible. When asked how tall he was ( undoubtably a frequent question) he would reply "5 ft 20" and always get a strange look.
I will remember Bob fondly as a kind and smart person and hope that he may now have some connections to get Stanford back into the NCAA final four! He will be missed but I am glad that I got to know him.
misty lee
June 25, 2015
Bob was always warm and gracious with everyone he met, while I was around the Colonels. He never forgot anyone's name. A class act. Rest in peace.
Winona Bedell
June 24, 2015
My brother was friends to many and stranger to none. His laugh was contagious and welcoming. The skies will be shiny and clear and the laughter will be heard through the heavens. RIP big brother, you will be missed by many. When thinking of you there is always a smile on my face.
Jeffrey Hare
June 24, 2015
Bob, We enjoyed our many junket flights/trips together. You are a wonderful person and glad to have known you over the years.
Lloyd Gardner
June 24, 2015
It's not easy to say good-bye. We were just together one month ago. You always made us laugh with your quick wit. I will always remember your smile and laugh. So many great years in the ABA and in the office with the Kentucky Colonels. My prayers go out to your family and friends. "Pink"
Samantha Seidensticker
June 24, 2015
So sad you are gone Uncle Bob. I always remember your smile and how you made others smile.
Ernie Collins
June 23, 2015
Bob was my supervisor and my mentor as we worked together...but most of all, Bob was a wonderful friend. He was always there for me , whatever the situation.
He hired me to work for him in 1999. I liked him from the very start. He was always kind...and that is a rare quality. Bob had a great sense of humor. He would tell me one of his "silly" jokes and then say, "Now go home and tell it to Carol (my wife) so she can explain it to you and remember it for you".
To his wonderful companion Jean and the family, Caroline and I are sorry for your lose of a wonderful part of your life. Bob will be missed greatly.
I have only known Bob since 1999, but I will never forget him.
Keep them laughing up there, Bob!!!!
Ernie and Caroline
Fred & Wilma Seidensticker
June 23, 2015
Our hearts are sad but our memories are
joyful. Your family and friends will always remember your unforgettable smile.
June 23, 2015
Rob, Austin and Jack, my deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved father and grandfather. Ida Hazard
Dean McDonald
June 23, 2015
My thought and prayers go out to the family. Bob was a true friend and boss. We met over 20 years ago, were he interviewed me for a job at Pure Corp. We sat and talk for over 4 hours and became immediate friends. As a boss he always had your back and as a friend, he was always there for you. He will be missed by many, with his silly sense of humor and big smile. My only regret is that we did't get that one last lunch together.
I'm going to miss you my friend.....Dean
marilyn kirtley
June 23, 2015
Blessings ....will be thinking of you during these difficult days.
Dean McDonald
June 23, 2015
My Prayers and thoughts go out to the family. I met Bob Over 20 years ago, when we set down for a job interview and continue to talk for 4 hours. He was my manager at Pure, Zep, and RSI, but more than that we became best friends. I'm going to miss my friend, his silly jokes and big smile. He would always be the center of attention in a room full of people. My only regret is that we didn't get to do that one last lunch.
Goodbye friend
Gary Allen
June 23, 2015
Great guy who will be missed a lot of people.
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