Robert Francis Fowler Sr.

1930 - 2010

02/09/30 to 12/25/2010 Robert Fowler Sr. was taken home to celebrate our Savior's birth in the early hours of Christmas morning, December 25, 2010. We mourn his passing but celebrate his wonderful life.

He was a loving husband to "the first girl he ever kissed", his wife of 58 years, Kay Fowler and a devoted father to four children; Kathleen Fowler Ellis (who was waiting for him in heaven), Robert Fowler Jr. (Melody), Maureen Fowler Sumner (John) and Michael Fowler. Grandpa Bob was a beloved story-teller and faithful supporter of his grandchildren; Trevor Ellis and wife Shauna, Ashley Sumner Young and husband Steve, Sean Fowler, Kayley Fowler and James Fowler. He was a man of honor who was loyal to God, his country and his family. He will be deeply missed by many from California to New York.

Bob's life was rich and full. He was born to Ella Mae and George Fowler and was a brother to George Fowler Jr., and sisters Gerry Fowler Keating and Patty Fowler Meister. He was raised in Peekskill, NY where he served the church as a young Altar boy, worked as a soda jerk and played football for his High School team, and as he reminded us many times helped them win the Hudson Valley league championship. Bob married the love of his life, Kay Fowler in 1952 and then left to proudly serve his country in the Korean War as a First Lt. He returned home from the war to his young bride and embarked upon his career. Bob and Kay settled in Port Washington out on Long Island and shared many happy times raising their young family and cherished friends. In 1969 a career opportunity led him to move his family to Palos Verdes, California. The family then settled in Thousand Oaks.

His entrepreneurial spirit led him to many business ventures, but in 1976 he established K.B. Fowler Trucking which continues to this day. Bob was very proud of what he accomplished and cared deeply about his employees and customers. Bob loved the ocean and sailing and spent countless hours on his many boats with his wife Kay and children off our coast and around the Channel Islands. Those days on the water have created lasting memories for them all. Kay and Bob enjoyed traveling together and went on adventures to Hawaii and Mexico. They chartered a boat through the Caribbean and took a dream trip to the land of his fathers; Ireland where Bob had the temerity to sing Danny Boy to the Irish in an Irish pub (there wasn't a dry eye in the house).

He was known for his sense of humor, wealth of sayings and clich's for all occasions, ever-present smile and his ability to look on the bright side of things... no one that met Bob, forgot Bob. His heart was innately kind and he genuinely loved people, most of all his wife and his family. As we mourn, he would remind us to take things "one day at a time, sweet Jesus." and know we will see him again one day.

A favorite saying he would spontaneously quote to people, (strangers and family alike) is a traditional Irish blessing; May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand. Until we meet again we will remember you with love-your family. In celebration of Bob's life a Memorial Service will be held on Friday, December 31, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park, Camarillo.