Robert-De Kruif-Obituary

Robert Malcom De Kruif

Los Angeles, California

1919 - 2015

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February 17, 1919 - December 30, 2015 Bob De Kruif passed away Wednesday, December 30th, 2015 in the early evening. He was one of the few remaining patriarchs of what was once known as the thriving savings and loan business. He was the institutional memory of the H.F. Ahmanson Company, Home...

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To the family and friends of Robert may you have peace and comfort during this time of loss.

Thoughts and prayers go out to your family Ginny

ONE THING I LOVED ABOUT BASEBALL SEASON WAS THE POOL PARTYS AT YOUR HOUSE THANK YOU FOR WHAT U DID WITH OUR PROGRAM AND ESPECIALLY FOR UR KINDNESS AND HOSPITALITY U SHOWED US.BEEN OUT OF SCHOOL ALMOST 30 YEARS BUT CAN SAY THAT WAS ONE OF MY GREATEST MEMORIES IN HIGH SCHOOL THE POOL PARTY NOW UR BACK WITH YOUR LOVE BOTH OF U WERE LIVNG ANGELS TO ME NOW U BOTH HAVE YOUR WINGS ITS OFFICIAL MAY U ENJOY PARADISE THE PLEASURE WAS ALL MINE

So sorry for your loss. May God comfort you at this difficult time.

I worked with Bob for more than 20 years. I never remember him making a negative or derisive comment about anyone. He was one of the most thoughtful people I ever encountered in business. May he now enjoy his new life with Jeanee and all his many friends who have preceeded him in their new life.

I have so many memories of Jeanne and Bob, having grown up next door. They were close friends to my parents and siblings. Jeanne was such a wonderful friend to my mom Patty, and was so devoted to her during her illness. Bob was so knowledgeable about so many things. It was such fun to have a conversation with him on so many topics. He always brought up a community project needing financial help, or Student who needed letters of recommendation in order to get into College or a Military...