Orley Robert "Bobby" Holm

Orley Robert "Bobby" Holm 1926 ~ 2008 Bob passed away at 5th Ave. Healthcare Center, San Rafael after extended failing health. He was 82. Bob was born January 27, 1926 in Salinas, California and moved to Carmel as a small boy. He attended Sunset Elementary School and graduated Carmel High School in 1944. He served in the U.S. Air Force before graduating from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo in 1951. After graduation he traveled in Europe and ended up working for the U.S. Government in France until returning to Carmel in 1957. Bob was a Registered Architect with an office in San Rafael. Bob's first love and passion was sailing. He was a member of the San Francisco Yacht Club since 1958. A page in his baby book reads "July 26, starts laughing out loud" and he never stopped. His joy of life, infections laugh and love of family and friends will be missed. He leaves a sister Dorothy Cardinalli and her husband Andre, of San Marcos. Nieces Jill and husband Sonny Collier of Carmel Valley, Lonni and husband Mark Lyons of Carmel, Deborah Cardinalli of La Quinta, Kim and husband Billy Graham of Carmel Valley and Darlee Ann Woods and husband Eric of Carlsbad. Also, nephews Matthew Olson of Ione, Steven Cardinalli and Treena of Manteca, and Mike Cardinalli of Midland, Michigan. He is preceded in death by his sister Alyce Whitcomb and brother-in-law Kent Whitcomb. Bob's family wishes to thank his neighbors and special friends who looked after him. The scattering of his ashes and memorial celebration will be held January 25, 2009 at the San Francisco Yacht Club. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Belvedere Cove Foundation, a program to teach young people to sail c/o Dorothy Cardinalli, 3535 Linda Vista Dr., #34, San Marcos, CA 92078 or the charity of your choice.