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Robert Miller Obituary
Robert Sharp Miller, Sr.
March 21, 1926-Jan. 7, 2011
Resident of San Mateo
Bob lost his four year courageous battle with cancer at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, January 7th.
Beloved husband of Gladys M. Miller, loving father of Kathleen Evans (Dave), Robert S. Miller, Jr., (Laura) and Christopher Miller. Grandfather of Colleen Evans, Katie McClung, Amanda Miller, Courtney Miller, Jessica Miller and Scott Miller, and Great-Grandfather of D.J. McClung.
Bob was born on March 21, 1926 in San Francisco. He and his family soon moved to Burlingame where he was raised. After attending Burlingame High School, Bob joined the Merchant Marines and served throughout World War II, surviving a submarine attack. Bob traveled around the world three times during his service in the Merchant Marines. He had many great stories from his service that he often shared with his family.
Upon returning from his service in the Merchant Marines, Bob returned to school and obtained his AA degree in History at San Mateo Community College. On July 8, 1950 he married Gladys. They moved to San Mateo where they raised their three children. Bob returned to school and obtained his AA degree in History at San Mateo Community College. Bob was a tugboat captain for over forty years on San Francisco Bay. He retired in 1995 from the San Francisco Bar Pilots, where he captained the boat that carried the bar pilots to meet the ships before they entered San Francisco Bay. He was proud member of the Sailors Union of the Pacific, and the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association.
Bob was also a commercial salmon fisherman. His boat, the Monica was berthed at Fisherman's Wharf. He had many interests including hunting, growing orchids, building model boats, studying the civil war, traveling with his wife, Gladys and operating his ham radio. Later in his life he developed many new friendships through the San Mateo Radio Club. He also enjoyed membership in E Clampus Vitus and the San Francisco Model Yacht Club.
Friends and family are invited to a memorial service on Friday, January 14, 2011 at 1:00 pm at Crosby N. Gray & Co., 2 Park Road, Burlingame, CA. Reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the American Cancer Society in memory of Robert S. Miller, Sr. 73's KF6PFT
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Memories and Condolences
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Paul Lobo
January 5, 2021
I worked with Bob for many years when I was a pilot with the Bar Pilots. He was one of our best boat operators. Sorry for your loss
Paul Lobo
January 5, 2020
I truly enjoyed when Roger worked for the bar pilots. He was a sailor's sailor. Sorry for your loss
Frank Hoburg
January 13, 2011
I am very saddened to hear of Bob's passing. I knew him to be a fine man. I first met Bob when we worked on pier 9 in San Francisco around 1980. He was a great boat operator and always had a good story to tell. I continued to work with Bob right up thru his career with the Bar Pilots where he was highly regarded as a skilled sailor. He loved to talk about so many things: the green pan cakes he made for his children and grand children (he called them gaskets), the time he hit Harding Rock buoy with his fishing boat in the fog when it had been taken underwater by a strong tide, the way he knew everyone at Fisherman's Wharf and how he loved Red's Java House as much as I did. And, the cannon, you can't forget the cannon. Guy's like Bob are a rarity. I doubt that I shall meet his like again.
Kathi Evans
January 12, 2011
For you Dad. To light the way safely home.
Pat and Bill Williams
January 12, 2011
Gladys and family, so sorry to hear of Bob's passing, but what an interesting life he had. We know he will be greatly missed.
January 12, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of Bobs passing .I recall many happy times with him at various ECV doins he had a great sense of humor and always had a way to make people laugh he was also a great neighbor and my three sons liked him very much Iknow he loved his dogs and they were fun to watch as he made them do tricks he will be missed by many my deepest condolonces to his wife Gladys and family Robert Godwin Shelter Cove Ca
January 12, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of Bobs passing .I recall many happy times with him at various ECV doins he had a great sense of humor and always had a way to make people laugh he was also a great neighbor and my three sons liked him very much Iknow he loved his dogs and they were fun to watch as he made them do tricks he will be missed by many my deepest condolonces to his wife Gladys and family Robert Godwin
Paul Lobo
January 12, 2011
Dear Family and Friends of Bob Miller,
I was a pilot from 1977 until 2007.
Bob was one of my favorite boat captains.
I never had any doubts about him getting me on or off another vessel when his sure hands where on the wheel. I was sorry when he retired. He must be a great loss to you. He was a fine sailor and good friend.
Best wishes
Captain Paul Lobo
Judi/Gail Acers
January 12, 2011
Embrace the comfort of knowing that he is now a guardian Angel watching over you. He is now walking with the Lord.
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