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Desert, Calif. passed away on September 20, 2010 after a long illness. Bob was born in Tarentum, Penn. on
November 11, 1936. He graduated from Tarentum H.S., received a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology at Youngstown University, Youngstown, Ohio and a Masters Degree in Healthcare Administration at Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio. Bob's career as Hospital Administrator in Michigan and Southern California hospitals spanned many years. He served on
several community and health care related committees and boards throughout his life. He moved to Palm Desert in 1989 and opened a business in La Quinta, Calif. with his wife, Joy; they retired in 2004.
He is survived by his wife, Joy; children, Mark Jones, CSM Michael Cooke and his wife Arlys, Cathy Cooke, Judi Cooke Creech; grand-children, Mackenzie Lynne Hannan Cooke, Andrew, Blair, Aaron and Natalie Jones, and Ryan, Logan, Liz, and Taylor Cooke.
At Bob's request, there will be no service and he requested that any donations be made to the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission, 47518 Van Buren St., Indio, CA 92202-2564.
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for Robert Jones
October 10, 2010
Hi Joy, Its Nan Hatfield(your old employee- if you have forgotten) I am so sorry to hear about Bob's passing. He was a very strong person. He had a lot of friends and family and will be truly missed. I wish the best for you.
~Nan Hatfield
Leigha Farabee
September 28, 2010
I am so sorry for the pain you all must be feeling. Know that so many people have your family in their thoughts and hearts. He will be greatly missed.
Bev Stearns
September 27, 2010
Cathy and family... so sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
Melanie Jessey
September 24, 2010
Oh Joy, I am so truly sorry for your loss! Bob was a wonderful friend to Dale. I'm so glad I got to spend a little time with him at get togethers. He was always so pleasant and helpful!! Take care of yourself!!
September 23, 2010
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. We will always remember the wonderful times we spent with you when we came to California. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time and in the days ahead. Marilyn and Shorty
September 23, 2010
I love you dad and I'll miss you very much
Mark
kevin fenton
September 23, 2010
hi joy,
i will very fondly remember your bob...my heart goes out to you and the rest of your family. i will miss his classical sense of humor and quick wit. he was a class-act.
a very big hug.
kevin (all creatures)
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