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Robert DAVIS Obituary
DAVIS, Col. Robert M.
USAF (Ret.)
July 11, 1922 - 2 Feb. 2013
Passed away peacefully in Roseville, CA after 90 long and joyous years, with Joan, his beloved wife of 67 years, and daughters Deborah and Leslie at his side. He was the father of four children, Bob Jr, Deborah, Douglas, and Leslie, all of whom adored and revered their father for his love of life, devotion to his wife, intellect, wit, ethics, courage and best of all, friendship and support.
He will be fondly remembered by his family and friends made over the course of his 35-year Air Force career, golfer and other pastimes.
He preferred that there not be a public service. His extended family plans a private gathering to celebrate his life.
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for Robert DAVIS
February 28, 2013
Never a more decent man, passionate patriot, or loving partner and father.
February 19, 2013
Dear Sherry and Bob:
It is so nice to see that family and friends have added comments. Again, Bob Senior enjoyed a long and loving life, thanks to family and fiends. Take care you two. Remember the good times.
Don and Marilyn
Bob Fitzgerald
February 18, 2013
We are very sorry for your loss. I have added Col. Davis' photo and obit to the AFTAC Alumni Assn - West Coast Chapter website "Departed" page.
Bravo, Grandad, to a life well lived!
Marnee Barrera
February 16, 2013
I've always known Robert M. Davis as Grandad--my wonderful grandfather. I was privileged to come of age listening to stories around the table of his childhood, of raising his kids while moving from base to base, his travel adventures with Mimi and about all the lovely folks that he met along the way. I will remember his kindness, his warm sense of humor, that delightful impishness of his, along with a thousand other things that made him the extraordinary man that he was. When he and Mimi spoke at my wedding telling us the secrets to a love that lasts a lifetime, it was one of my favorite moments of my life. I was so very lucky to have had him as my grandfather, he will be with me always. I'll love you forever, my little Grandad!!!
Bob Lozito
February 16, 2013
My heartfelt prayers and condolences to the entire Davis family. Your father was truly one of the kindest men I ever met.
Dale Klug
February 16, 2013
I remember Col Davis as a fine officer as Chief of Personnel & Administration in the 1960s at 1155th Technical Operations Squadron, McClellan AFB CA. I'm submitting his obituary for inclusion in the AFTAC Alumni newsletter. Dale Klug, SMSgt, USAF (Ret)
Sherry Davis
February 16, 2013
Some people are born into a family and others get to choose. When Debbie, introduced me to your incredible family in 1968, with a cute brother that was going to college at Cal Poly, the wheels were set in motion, Dad was in Vietnam then and she would always would say, "Wait till you meet my Dad". And then I did! I love your family as my very own and I am so blessed to have you all in my life. Dad was one of the most caring, kind and honorable men that I have ever known. I miss his 'crazy' smile and sense of humor that always made me laugh. His love and devotion to you has always been an inspiration to us. I will remember all of the wonderful memories we have shared together forever. Sending all my love to you, Sherry
February 16, 2013
Dear Bob (jr): Most sorry to read about your loss. We would say your Dad had a long loving life. We did not know he lived so close by. Hope all is fine with your family. Maybe some day our paths will cross again.
Your ex-neighbors;
Don and Marilyn
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