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Dr. Robert Stranger

1946 - 2021

Dr. Robert Stranger obituary, 1946-2021, Yucaipa, Ca

BORN

1946

DIED

2021

Robert Stranger Obituary

April 14, 1946 - January 31, 2021 Robert H. Stranger went to be with his Lord on January 1, 2021 after battling cancer for 10 years. Bob was born in Evanston, Illinois on April 14, 1946. He served his country in the Vietnam war. Bob went to Active Duty as a Quartermaster on the USS Galvaston and did two trips to Vietnam. Bob came to know his Lord and Savior in 1966 before leaving overseas and was baptized by his youth pastor, Jim Godwin, at First Baptist Church of San Bernardino, CA. In between active and reserve duty in the Navy, he married Kathie Katona in 1968. Five years later, when Bob finished his Bachler Degree at California State College in San Bernardino, using his G.I. Bill. Bob soon began his career at the Southern California Edison Co in San Bernardino. And they had 2 daughters soon after. Bob while working, returned to school at Fullerton State University and received his Master's Degree in Business/Economics. Once completed, Bob and Kathie had twins. After 20 years of service with Edison, he took an early retirement and left Palm Springs in 1996 as a Budget Manager. After Edison retirement, he spent part of his summer at Harvard Graduate School of Education. When he returned home, Bob enrolled at UCR and on June 11, 2004 completed his Doctor of Philosophy in the field of Education. Bob then became an Assistant Superintendent for both Colton Unified School District and Hesperia Unified School District, and found his second love in Education. Bob also was the longest serving Yucaipa/Calimesa School Board member and served his community and kids for 24 years, at school and the church. He eventually became an active participant in helping to establish the first charter school in Yucaipa, Inland Leaders. And once approved became the Chairman of the Board and served until his death. Bob leaves behind his wife Kathie of 52 years, and his four daughters, Gretchen Vance, Karstin Stranger, Jana Sanders, and Dora Denning, along with 12 grandchildren he dearly loved. All are invited to an "outside" venue, "Celebration of Life" on Sunday, January 31, 2021, from 2 to 4 pm at Yucaipa Performing Arts Center, Uptown Park, on Yucaipa Blvd, Yucaipa, CA. In lieu of flowers a donation can be sent to the Dr. Stranger Scholarship Fund. Donation by credit card is at www.ilfoundation.net or a check can be sent to 12375 California St., Yucaipa, CA 92399 All proceeds go directly to high school graduates from Inland Leaders who desire to attend college and need financial support. His Celebration of Life will be held "outside" at the Yucaipa Performing Arts Center at 2:00p. The location is at 12062 Califronia Street Yucaipa, CA 92399. Please wear a mask.

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Published by Daily Bulletin on Jan. 17, 2021.

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Frank White (Clifton, Virginia)

January 12, 2022

Bob and I were co-workers at the Southern California Edison Company's Eastern Division, for many years. He is remembered fondly. My heart goes out to his wife and children that he passed so soon. May he rest in peace,

Rudy Becerra

January 11, 2022

Bob and I became friends at SBHS, he a beautiful man, inside and out. I was a kid from the Westside of Berdoo, I don´t remember the circumstances, but we became good friends. Bob had a Red MG Convertable and he would pick me up in morning and would drive me home after school. Bob taught me, to be grateful for who I am, and the meaning of Friend. God Bless you my friend. you will forever be loved, you will forever be missed

Francis (Frank) J. White

April 26, 2021

Bob and I worked together at Southern California Edison's Eastern Division Office during the 1970's. He was an extremely bright individual who was admired by all. We always said that Bob was the only person we knew who could speak in complete paragraphs. He was an exceptional individual to say the least. May he Rest in Peace.

Rudy Becerra

January 26, 2021

Eternal rest grant onto him, O lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.......BENDICIONES QUERIDO AMIGO !!

John Lightburn

January 20, 2021

My condolences to Kathy, the Family, and Friends.

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