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Robert Facer Obituary
Nov. 27, 1946 ~ April 15, 2012
Resident of Monterey
Robert graduated from Iolani High School in Oahu, Hawaii in 1964 and briefly attended Claremont Men's College. He later resided in Seward, AK in the '70s and '80s where he was known as Spaceman Bruce for his legendary lifestyle. He departed Valdez, AK in 1989 to venture south via kayak. In 2008, after several iterations of kayaks and years of coastal travels, he landed in Santa Cruz, CA.
He is survived by a loving family in Washington DC and caring friends of Santa Cruz, CA. Private services will be held. Please visit www. the paulmortuary.com to sign Robert's guest book and leave messages for his family.
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Memories and Condolences
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Bear and sky
April 15, 2020
I miss our times together, . I used to show up for drum circle early , and robert would be sleeping at circle. He would wake up, share his pipe with me and we would start playing until everybody else showed up. He also used to let my son play his drum at circle.. You tube" drum circle the movie".. I had no idea of his travels at the time. What a human.... I miss our times together..
Rio Riotutar
April 15, 2020
I would like to hear more stories of his travels or more. Rio
Bear
May 4, 2012
Robert was the time keeper at our weekly circle in santa cruz. He was the most gentle sharing caring person I have ever known. Now he plays for a bigger circle.
He is in good hands.. rip Brother robert
Dharmananda Estes
May 3, 2012
So sorry to see you go, Bruce. I really enjoyed hanging out and drumming with you at our Drum Circle every Wednesday afternoon. So long my friend, until we meet again on the other side.
Leo americus
April 28, 2012
We washed some birds together in 1989. Always wondered where he ended up. RIP brother.
April 28, 2012
Kristi from Seward Alaska. "Spaceman" Bruce was such a fixture back in the late 70's, early 80's, walking into town along the highway in the dead of winter with his dogs and without his shoes. I had many encounters with Bruce at the Mini Mall. He was sepcial as well as odd. His own drummer and all that. He will always be a part of Seward Alaska and I know I speak for many when I say those of us that have live here at least 35 years remember him fondly. Spaceman, RIP. kal
Diane Nave
April 28, 2012
I knew Spaceman Bruce in Seward Alaska in 1976. He was so smart and kind. I always wondered what had happened to him, finally hearing from friends in Seward that he landed in Santa Cruz after an 18 year trek down the coast. I had been hoping to make a trip down to CA to look him up- I wondered if he would remember me. He was a kind soul, very much misunderstood. I am glad for the love of the people who showed compassion for him in Santa Cruz. thank you. God bless you Bruce.
Diane Nave
gail williamson
April 28, 2012
Robert we miss you terribly, nobody can ever take your place, wish you were here in a teepee. gail
Roxanne Evans
April 25, 2012
May his spirit soar with the eagles. I am privileged to have met him and to have been touched by him. My condolences to those who loved him. May you find peace in your hearts.
I know a good man when I see him
Rio
April 21, 2012
I saw Robert walking around with no shoes, guitar,pack, hat with a feather, and minding his own business. I walked by him on the santa cruz levee feeding a blue heron, I knew he was a special person. Blue herons don't let just any one feed them. Just so you know that some of us knew Robert as that person....
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