Bob-Smith-Obituary

Bob Smith

Loleta, California

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Bob was born 10/14/44 in Anaheim, CA and passed on 07/16/2011 at home in Loleta working on his ranch that he so dearly loved. Throughout his life water was his great passion- from years of competitive swimming and water polo in high school and college to the ocean where he surfed for many years...

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It's hard to believe it's been 12 years, it often feels like yesterday. I've had to learn how to do so many things that you usually would've done. Many wonderful people have stepped forward to help me keep the ranch you loved thriving. All the struggles have only made me stronger and I think you'd be proud of what the ranch is today. You're missed every single day.

Bob,
We miss you and cannot believe a year has gone by. We will love and care for Toni and each other in your honor. Send Toni lots of beautiful energy and love. She is doing all she can and your blessings will make her stronger. Reality has been a mixed blessing and curse. The reality you cannot reach out and hold her and the reality that none of us know how many moments together we have in our lives makes us understand the need to live today, love today and not take our futures for...

It's one year today & it still doesn't seem real - I'm okay thanks to so many people who loved you more than you could ever imagine. The ranch is going really well, trying to keep everything looking good and making some improvements to make it easier to manage. You are never out of my thoughts - thanks for the 46 years we shared - I am grateful for all of it. Scarz & Stinx miss you horribly as do all your family and friends. Love, Toni

What a strange and beautiful life we live Toni... I never go a morning without seeing the shadow of Bob's smile waiting for me at the gate. Whether I choose to leave the ranch or not, he is always there, always happy, always watching the breathing sea... Bob welcomed us with open arms and a warm heart... we are so blessed to know you and hear Bob's chuckle roaring in the surf each morning. My family and I are always here for you in anyway you may need. It is a shame that in death we find...

Dear Bob,
I know you are watching over Toni and your 2 great pals, Scars and Stinks. Be sure to send us alot of sunshine so Toni's flowers stay happy and the cows have lots to eat.
You would be so proud of Toni and all she is doing. Shower her with blessings, love and courage. We will help take care of her on this end along with some really good friends who love you both very much.
Being so humble, You would never have guessed how many people considered it an honor to...

Wonderful husband - even better friend. Toni

Dear Toni,
What a terrific shock to learn of Bobs' passing. He was such a vital guy.
Working on the landfill was pretty boring much of the time, but not when Bob was around. I still chuckle when I remember putting the seaqull into the dozer cab just before Bob came on shift. He wasn't too happy at the time, but we got to laugh about it years later.
I've owed Bob the return of a favor for years. Bet I'm not the only one, either. Of course, he'd never call in the debt. But...


toni, I just learned about Bob's passing. I just saw him the other day. My heart is with you. He was a good man, Love Connie Logan

So sorry to read of Bob's passing. I still remember him coming down to visit with my Dad, Clive. Yeah my dad had the gift of gab, too. May God comfort you at this time Toni. many prayers Melaine