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Robert Golenor Obituary
Robert Jeffrey Golenor, 54, died of natural causes on October 19, 2010 at his home in Shingletown, CA.
He was born on July 19, 1956, in Stockton, CA.
He is survived by his parents, Joe and Claudette, his younger brothers, John and Jack, his sons, Jason and Jake, and his granddaughter, Hannah.
In 1979, Jeff married Merri Lynn Vance and began a family. He endearingly nicknamed his sons, "Buddy Boy" and "Kiddo". Jeff farmed with his family in Shingletown on their 5 acre lot called Coyote J Farms. He sold their produce to the community at five different Farmer's Markets as well as many different grocery stores and restaurants in the area. He had a green thumb.
Jeff was an exceptional athlete in many sports. He attended Parsons where he still holds the 7th grade 100 yard dash record . He attended Enterprise High School where he ran track, played baseball and football. He went on to attend Shasta College where he excelled in baseball, having one of the highest Batting Averages of .360 with 18 Runs Batted In. He went on to attend Chico State University. He coached his sons' junior high school basketball teams and was a dedicated San Francisco 49er and Giants fan.
As a young man, Jeff spent time in French Gulch where he hunted deer and fished. In French Gulch, he also enjoyed hiking and swimming. In his later years, he enjoyed collecting records and spending time with his family. He started an online business with his music collection called 3 Arrow Records. He loved to entertain friends and family and was a master of the barbeque. He enjoyed studying History and would often tell stories of the events that helped shape the world. It was not uncommon for his son's friends to come over just to talk to "Coach".
Jeff could make anyone smile with his unique sense of humor. He had a big heart and would give strangers the shirt off his back without asking anything in return.
Jeff was an important person in the Golenor family. He was loved unconditionally by everyone and will be greatly missed.
A celebration of Jeff's life will held at Lulu's Restaurant in Redding, CA in the banquette room at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 6th.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Robert Golenor
November 15, 2010
I was sorry to hear of Jeff's passing. I went to Parsons and Enterprise with him, and he was always a bright spot in any room. My condolences to the family. Rhonda Foley
The Golenor Family
November 14, 2010
We'd like to thank everyone for their kind words, thoughts, prayers, and memories of Jeff.
Mitch Webb Sr
November 8, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. The last time I talked to jeff he ws hunting gold he looked good. We talk about old rivalries playing ball and had a good laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God give you strength to make it through this time.
Perry Pickern
November 7, 2010
Although Jeff and I have not kept in real close contact we have been friends since 7th grade.We used to meet on the battle fields and battle courts 7th and 8th grade.Jeff at Parsons School and me at Sequoia we played some tuff close games.Then we had the oppurtunity to play on the same team at Nova (9th grade)what a basketball season it was. So cool to play with him instead of against him.I realized just how good of an athelete he was. Joe you and Claudette have rasied a wonderful family and Jeff was blessed to have had a Dad and Mom like you.
Eric Vollmers
November 7, 2010
I played ball with and against Jeff. What an excellent athlete he was. I will miss his smile and friendly manner. Joe my thoughts are with you and the family. Take Care, Eric Vollmers
Felsher Family
November 5, 2010
Joe, Claudette, and Family,
We are all so sorry to hear of your loss.
--John & Barbara Felsher
--Johnny Felsher
--Bernice Fox
Valerie Wiesner (Ackley)
November 5, 2010
I was extremely saddened to hear of Jeff's passing; my daughter, Rose, and her dad Michael, along with myself had a lot of great times visiting the "farm" when we all lived in Shingletown. My heart goes out to Jeff's family; he will be deeply missed by all who knew him...
Brian Crume
November 5, 2010
Jeff and I were friends and fellow athletes since grade school. Always a bright light in the room with his sense of humor. RIP Jeff, You will be missed.
Igor Zbitnoff
November 5, 2010
I remember Jeff first as a student at EHS in the early 70's when I was a teacher there. Subsequently our paths crossed many times. In retrospect I can say that these were times well spent. The memories serve me well with the humor and delight they evoke.
Igor Zbitnoff
Michael Burns
November 3, 2010
To the Golenor Family,
I'd like to express my deepest sympathies for your loss of such a well loved and caring man. Growing up with Jeff in French Gulch I had a lot of fun times and will cherish the memories I have with him. May God give you comfort and strength in this hard time. Please feel free to contact me at my home any time 347-3432
With Love and Deepest Sorrow,
Michael Burns and Family
Marquetta Merical
November 3, 2010
While neighbors of ours on Victor Avenue while, Jeff and I attended grade and high school together. I remember Jeff as being a fun-loving young man who was well-liked by everyone...especially the young women! Our family expresses our condonlences to the entire Golenor family. - Marquetta Merical
Marquetta Merical
November 3, 2010
While neighbors of ours on Victor Avenue while, Jeff and I attended grade and high school together. I remember Jeff as being a fun-loving young man who was well-liked by everyone...especially the young women! Our family expresses our condonlences to the entire Golenor family. - Marquetta Merical
Debbie Rogers/Johnson
November 3, 2010
My heart and prayers go out to the Golenor Family. I knew Jeff from Parsons and Enterprise High. A great friend to all he was. Always kidding around in class. I Enjoyed his roasted almonds. I hope you find comfort in all who knew and cared for Jeff. God Bless.
November 2, 2010
To the whole Golenor family my prayers are with you. I went to mistletoe,Parsons and Enterprise with Jeff. He always had the big Golenor smile and enjoyed life as much as possible. Jeff was a gifted athlete .
Tim Sargent
November 2, 2010
I knew Jeff from 7th grade all the way through High School. He was always friendly, always smiling, always well liked. Ran into him a few times in Shingletown with his family and remember thinking that he really enjoyed being a father. Being a husband and father truly suited him.
My heart and prayers for comfort goes out to his loved ones.
Julie Dollar
November 1, 2010
I still remember Jeff from my days at Parsons with him and at Enterprise. He always seemed to be happy and had a lot of character. I have spent the past 30 years in Alaska but met with him several years ago by chance and it was like we had never been separated by time or distance. Best Wishes from Bruce Stanford and family.
October 31, 2010
Our condolences to the Golenor family.
The Burns, Shasta Lake
Cindee Denton
October 31, 2010
To The Golenor Family,
I am truly sorry to hear of Jeff's passing.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers,
Cindee Sanders Denton
Sherry Tolen
October 30, 2010
Merri and Jake,
I unfortunately didnt get the pleasure to meet your husband and dad but in meeting you two today and reading the wonderful stories and memories Jeff left behind I definetely am one of the ones who missed out. What an extroadinary husband, dad, friend, MAN he must have been. I am so sorry for the pain you are feeling right now...I only hope it lessens as time goes by and only time will pass as he clearly will never be forgotten.
October 30, 2010
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the Golenor family. We are all very sorry to hear of your loss. We wish you comfort during this difficult time. ..." The Heydenreich Family
October 30, 2010
I grew up with Jeff's father Joe in French Gulch. MyThoughts & prayer go out to Your entire Family. Darlene McCampbell
pete and eileen woll
October 30, 2010
jeff, big smile, big guy, big heart, you will be missed by us all.
Becky Craddock
October 30, 2010
I met Jeff in 1969 in French Gulch. We became "friendly" and "went steady" for a few weeks. He was visiting his grandparents. I thought he looked like an angel with his beautiful blond curly hair, gorgeous blue eyes and the longest eyelashes I'd ever seen. We continued a "long distance" romance after he went back to Redding (remember when it was a toll call from French Gulch to Redding?) Anyway, I finally found out that he was only 13 (he had told me he was 15 and I believed him. Who wouldn't have? Face of an angel remember? I was almost 16!!!! That was the end of that. My memories of that time were some of the fondest of my life .
We will all miss you Jeff.
My sincere condolences to your parents, wife and family.
Becky Lauer Craddock
Mark & Alice Smith
October 30, 2010
Our thoughts and condolences to your family. Your dad was a big man with a big heart and a big laugh. We have many fond memories of him and you from the Brax days. Our love to you.
Pam Weakley
October 29, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the Golenor family. I am very sorry to hear about Jeff. He and I were classmates and I watched alot of his baseball games. I'm know he is going to be greatly missed. I wish you comfort during this difficult time. Pam Nankervis Weakley
eric pursell
October 29, 2010
the first time i met Jeff was in little league,and he had a big grin every time you spoke to him we became good friends the following year and played all stars together,and grew up together in a on and off basis because i was a year ahead of him in school but when ever i saw Jeff,he was always glad to see me or any other of our freinds,I was just telling a old baseball story about him and I to the guys at work when the baseball playoffs started,Jeff you will be missed and my prayers go out to his mom and dad and wife and family,see you jeff in the field of dreams one day soon, sincerly Eric
October 29, 2010
Dear Jason and Jake, I am so sorry about your dad. I have good memories of him, especially at Black Butte when Jake and Matt were on the basketball team. He gave the refs a bad time when they deserved it!! You are in my thoughts, Love to you, Lorie Houston
Carl Schoelkopf
October 29, 2010
Jeff was my student and I his teacher at Enterprise High School. We enjoyed studying history together. We hadn't seen one another in many years...sorry to have missed the opportunities. Jeff will be missed.
Carl Schoelkopf
October 29, 2010
My thought's and prayer's are with the Golenor family. I played baseball with Jeff at Shasta College in 1976.
Leo Estes
Emmett Id.
Jason and Heather Kelnhofer
October 28, 2010
Jason, Jake and family;
You know that you are in our hearts! Your dad will be greatly missed...he raised two amazing sons who are important to us. We are sorry for the loss that you are going through. We love you!!!!
Denise White
October 28, 2010
I was shocked to hear of Jeff's passing. I had just talked with him. He had found me on Facebook a while back. He called me most Sundays, or when he wanted to Yak and me as he would say,
We would talk about old times, history, religion, family as well as just about anything and everything you could imagine. I had known Jeff since 1974. I feel blessed that we were able to re-connect once again after all the years that had passed.
I was planning a trip to visit Redding, I had talked to him the week of his passing. We were both looking forward to seeing one another. I last saw Jeff in 1979. I never forgot him, and he will forever be in my heart and mind.
Denise White
Sonoma, CA
Bob and Jeanette Stone
October 28, 2010
Golenor family,
Please know our hearts and prayers are with you at this most sad time in your life. Our boys played baseball with Jeff years ago and our memory of him was of this exceptional athlete, happy, caring, good looking boy who warmed our hearts.
Don Farley
October 28, 2010
I'm so sorry. I liked Jeff very much.I am going to miss him dearly.
October 28, 2010
I am so very sorry for your family's pain, Joe. I saw my parents go through the same grief... no one should have to lose a son.
You are in my prayers --
Danni Bayles-Yeager
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