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WICK-Robert James Wick, died peacefully on Friday September 3, 2010 at his home in San Gabriel. He was born August 28, 1922 in Long Beach, CA, son of Forrest and Winifred Wick. He is survived by his daughter Joyce Wick of San Gabriel, CA and his son James Wick of Huntington, WV. He married Marilyn Lubbring on July 23,1949 and was widowed in 1975. His daughter Diane Quintieri died earlier in 2010. Robert served his country during WWII as a US Navy aircraft carrier combat pilot. He graduated from UCLA and USC in Education, and taught History and Anthropology at Arcadia High School for 35 years. He loved and greatly enjoyed his family, and was equally close to his mother and siblings. A favorite family vacation spot was their cabin in Green Valley Lake, CA. He was very proud of each of his three children, and is forever grateful to his daughter Joyce for the loving care and companionship she provided. A memorial celebration will be held at the Los Angeles Arboretum at 301 North Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia CA on Saturday, September 11 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Donations may be made to The American Heart Association.

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Published by San Gabriel Valley Tribune from Sep. 10 to Sep. 11, 2010.

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Steve Harbour

September 22, 2010

Bob Wick was my cousin. I always appreciated his friendship and interest in me and my family members. He was a very positive person who's warmth and genuine kindness were very apparent to anyone who meet him. Bob loved his children and grandchildren and spoke glowingly of them whenever we would get together. He was a teacher who stayed interested and alert on many subjects. It is my regret that I was not able to see him and family more often, but happy he lived a safisfying, productive life to the end. He was loved and will be missed - the last of a generation in our family.

Eileen Hartl

September 18, 2010

I'm so sorry to hear the news ... I've read Touching the Holy & Seeds of Sensitivity ... and I've reread and reread both. I also attended an inservice for administrators in the Green Bay Diocese. At one point of his presentation, in reference to a patient's struggles to live fully, he assured her that, "The darkness itself will become the face of God." Oftentimes those words echo in my mind and soul and I feel greatly encouraged by them ... I can't wait to see him on the other side:)

A Loving Sister in Christ,
Eileen Hartl

Yosemite!

Virginia Wick Hagins

September 10, 2010

Phil and Bob

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September 10, 2010

The early days

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September 10, 2010

The Wick Clan

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Bob, Edith and Phil

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Virginia Wick Hagins

September 10, 2010

I shall miss Uncle Bob's humor and wit so much. He brought so much laughter to every gathering. I picture him siting with his brother, my father, Phil, smoking his pipe and trading quips with dad to the delight of his sisters, his mother,his wife, his daughter and all those who have loved him. What a joy it's been to have him in our lives for as long as we were allowed to. Thank you, Uncle Bob, for sharing your love with us all.

love,
Virginia Ann and Emily

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