Robert "Bob" Sellers

ROBERT "BOB"

SELLERS

August 27, 1920-August 23, 2008

Bob was born in Chariton, Iowa on August 27, 1920 to Guy and Bertha Sellers, and passed away peacefully in Chico on August 23, 2008. He was one of ten children ­ sisters, Ella Webb, Jesse Robinson, Ruth Thomas, Lovilla Linn (all alive and raising cain) and Wilma Binson (deceased); and brothers, Edwin, Perry, Charles and Jim (all deceased), and spent his early years on the family farm. In the late 1930's he followed his older brother, Jim, west to Chico. In 1942 he was drafted into the Army and served in the European theatre until the conclusion of the second World War. For wounds received in action, he was awarded the Purple Heart medal. Following the war, he returned to Chico and found work as a mechanic ­ first with Milligan Motors Studebaker, then with Mel Moller Studebaker, and finally in partnership with his brother as Sellers Brothers Auto Service. The business closed with his brother Jim's retirement, and Bob then worked for several years for Chico Auto Parts in outside sales and delivering parts to area farmers. He then spent many happy years working the counter at son Brad's Home Bakery.

In October 1948 he married Reva Jacobson, and they would have celebrated their 60th anniversary this year. Together they raised four children ­ Clifford, twins, Janice and Bradley, and Tracy. He is survived by his wife, Reva; Clif and Dolores Sellers, and their sons, Jason and Brennan, Jan and Russ Burnham, and their sons, Blake and Trent; Brad Sellers, and his sons, Trevor, Sam and Peter; and Tracy and Jon Herfindahl, and their daughter Shannon.

Bob was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormons) and very active in the church. He was also a long time leader in the Boy Scouts, serving both local troops and at the district level. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, gardening and walking. Following his retirement, he and Reva, often with other family, were able to travel ­ visiting most of the United States, Europe, Mexico and Canada.

Anyone wishing to make a memorial contribution in Bob's memory can do so to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints missionary fund, the Boy Scouts of America, the Alzheimer's Association, or other charitable organization serving community youth.

A Visitation will be held at the Newton Bracewell Funeral Home on Thursday, August 28, 2008 from 5 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, East Avenue West and Alamo Avenue, Chico at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 29, 2008 with burial at Glen Oaks Cemetery to follow. You may share your thoughts and memories of Bob online at nbcfh.com.