Robert Fawcett Sr.

Robert (Bob) Fawcett Sr. of Desert Hot Springs Calif. passed away at the age of 88 early Friday morning October 15, 2010. He was born in Ohio April 14, 1922. He and his family moved to Southern Calif. in 1950. He was a tool designer in the aerospace industry for over 30 years. He was very proud of being a US Marine during WWII, he was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 307 in North Hollywood Calif., which was a big part of his life. he was also a member of the VFW, Elks and the Masons. Bob was married for 36 years to his first wife Grace E Carlile who passed in Union Oregon, May 1982. Bob married his present wife Alma A. Penrose in February of 1983. Bob and Alma were residents of Union Oregon for 12 years before they began traveling in their RV; for 9 years making many friends along the way. They have been residents of Desert Hot Springs for 8 years and have made many close friends, all of whom have been very supportive in this time of sadness. Bob took great pride in caring for his cactus garden and spent many hours enjoying it. He was very active in the American Legion Boys State Program for many years. He was very outgoing and friendly to everyone he met and well liked by everyone. His joy of life will be greatly missed by all. Bob Sr. is survived by daughters Jan and Pam, son Robert Jr., 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren, present wife Alma A. Penrose, step sons Denny and Jeff, 2 step grand-children, and 2 step great grandchildren. There will be a Memorial Mass held at Saint Elizabeth Catholic Church in Desert Hot Springs on October 28 at 10am. His final resting place will be in Union Oregon at a date to be announced.