Name: Celebration of Life for Robert W. RECORDS
Start: 2016-04-24T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-04-25T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Vintage House Senior Center

RECORDS, Robert W. Bob Records, 79, of Sonoma CA, passed away unexpectedly on April 17, 2016 with his family by his side. Bob was born in Chicago, IL on June 7, 1936. He grew up in Southern California where he graduated from Washington High School in 1954, and then attended USC. He joined the Navy in 1956 as a naval aviator until 1962. Bob started flying for Western Airlines in 1963 and soon after that he met Beth, the love of his life. Bob and Beth married in 1964. They have two children, Bill and Kristin. Bob, Beth and the kids moved to Sonoma in 1976. After 33 years of commercial flying, Bob retired as a Captain with Delta Air Lines in 1996. Upon retirement, Bob and Beth continued to travel the world. Bob and Beth were married for 52 years. Bob was a man of family and friendship, community and generosity, wit, humor, laughter, and delight. Bob influenced many, leaving everyone he touched changed for the better. Bob is survived by his wife Beth, son Bill (Cody), daughter Kristin (Craig Myers), grandsons Jimmy, Bobby, Hank, and Evan, granddaughter Lauran, and sister Caryl Horn and Caryl's four children and her eight grandchildren. A celebration of Bob's life will be held on Sunday April 24 at the Vintage House Senior Center from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Arrangements are being handled by Duggan's Mission Chapel of Sonoma. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or to the local charity of your choice.

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Published by Press Democrat from Apr. 21 to Apr. 22, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert RECORDS

24 Entries

Ellen Wheeler

May 22, 2016

I am a distant cousin who knows Rachael Jenkins, your second cousin, and am sending your family my condolences. Robert had a rich heritage, including 2 colonial governors, Thomas Dudlley & Simon Bradstreet, of Massachusetts, the colony's 1st poet, Anne Dudley Bradstreet, and several ministers, including John and Seaborn Cotton. I will include this obituary to my Records material on Ancestry.com. God bless you all. Ellen Jayne Maris Wheeler

Reg Hearn

April 24, 2016

Bob, a true gentleman, a terrific pilot, it was always a great pleasure to fly with as a 727 co-pilot. He will be sorely missed.

Andy Owens

April 24, 2016

I always looked forward to going to work when I was flying with Bob. His quick wit was legendary and is professionalism was unfailing. He will be missed by everyone. My heart goes out to Beth and family.

Mike Watson

April 24, 2016

My prayers and condolences go out to Beth and family,Bob was one of the guys you looked forward to flying with. Always had a smile and easy going. He would crack a joke just when you were taking a sip of coke or coffee and it would go up your nose when you laughed.He would just look at you with grin.I learned a lot from Bob on how to be a Captain. As we say down here in Texas, he was one of the# gooduns #

Mike Watson

always had a smile

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Betsey Steffenino

April 23, 2016

We all send our deepest thoughts, prayers for serenity and so much love...

Tony Maglio

April 23, 2016

Every time I flew with Bob I learned something more about more being an airline pilot. He was a special man.

John Pollard

April 22, 2016

To Billy, Jimmy and Bobby because I know you so well. You had a great father and grandfather. I so much enjoyed coaching you boys and seeing your Grandfather while doing it. He was an absolute joy to fly with and be around. Billy I know you will miss him. May you all be as wonderful as he was.

Terry Rinehart

April 22, 2016

Bob was one of the really good guys! Great to fly with a wonderful sense of humor and always had a smile! He will be greatly missed!

Gregg Bambo

April 22, 2016

Sadly, I just learned of your Bob's passing. There are so many that flew with him that have fond memories of such a fine and enjoyable gentleman. I, in particular, spent many hours alongside in the cockpit. His easy going nature made it a real treat to work with. Long after I moved up and no longer had the opportunity to fly with him, staying in touch was important to me. Along with your family, I will miss him and his easy smile. Marie and I extend our sincere condolences. Gregg Bambo

April 22, 2016

Larry Baker

April 22, 2016

It was always a pleasure to share the cockpit with Bob, a fine man and a fine pilot.

Jim Gallagher
SLC

Ed Anderson

April 22, 2016

I had the great and good fortune of being stationed in Okinawa with Bob in the late 50's and we became close friends as we lived in the same BOQ for two years. What a super individual and exceptional pilot. I've always treasured our times together. Bob - know i am thinking of you as you fly overhead. The earth is short a very special guy, thanks for leaving us with such special memories. Beth and family I understand the shock of the loss from having lost my wife a decade ago. The one consolation is those special memories of him, they never go away and are meant to be treasured every day!

Paul Tuvman

April 21, 2016

I had the privilege of flying with Bob early on in my career. If you wanted to pick someone to emulate, Bob was the guy. Great pilot, person, mentor. After 30 years, I'm still flying for Delta. It's the people you work with that make this job so great. I'm so sad he's gone yet so grateful to have had him be a part of my life. Heartfelt condolences to the family. RIP Bob!

Larry Stuppy

April 21, 2016

Flew with Bob many times. What fun it was to fly the Western sky with Bob.

April 21, 2016

A wonderful person and great aviator. Have a good journey West.
Ken Koster

Bill Colohan

April 21, 2016

Pulv was one of a kind. Great sense of humor. Fond memories spending time with the Records.

Bill Colohan

April 21, 2016

Pulv was one of a kind. Great sense of humor. Fond memories with the Records.

Maureen McKeel Swaney

April 21, 2016

Bob and Beth were so special to me while I was with WAL and I will always remember Bob with the fondest memories and know how much he will be missed by family and friends. RIP Captain.

Archie Lawson

April 21, 2016

Not only was Bob and good pilot, he was just a great person to fly with. After putting in a full day of flying, Bob and I would often go out to dinner together. Many years after I flew my last flight with Bob, I had the privilege to fly with his son Bill.

Hal Cody

April 21, 2016

I had the privilege to fly with Bob as a F/O for both Western and Delta Airlines. He was a superb pilot and a joy to fly with! Peace and acceptance to his family as he "Flies West".

Hal Cody

April 21, 2016

I had the privilege to fly with Bob as an F/O with both Western and Delta Airlines. Besides a superb aviator, a wonderful and most enjoyable person to work with. Peace and acceptance to his family as he "Wings West"!

Bobby Farrar

April 21, 2016

Bob and I were in flight training together at Pensacola then flying partners at Corpus Christi. we shared many good times together and many laughs. He was a good friend and am grateful that we were able to stay in touch over the years. He will be sorely missed.

bob Poole

April 21, 2016

Bob was an exceptional pilot and good friend to many. I know his family and friends will miss his sense of humor and kindness.

Godspeed

Sandy and Bill Haeger

April 21, 2016

Fun. Laughter. Sunshine. Songs. Love. Generosity. Caring. So many more words we have about Bob. He was one outstanding and wonderful gentleman who will be sorely missed. The Haegers.

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