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Debbie Petersen
May 29, 2007
Bob, time is just flying by, it's been 7 mos already. Mom and dad are doing well, Pati and I are taking care of them. I think of you daily. We miss you and hope you have reunited with all the loved ones who have passed before you.
Love Deb
Debbie Petersen
April 24, 2007
Bob, I can't believe it is 6mos today since you died. It's amazing how fast the time has gone by, I think it was easier when Pati and I were running around like chickens with our heads cut off, but now that things have slowed down, it's still too hard to wrap my head around all of this. Mom and dad are doing well, kids are growing like weeds. I still think about you all the time, and see you in my dreams. You will always be a part of me, regardless of the time that goes by. Until I see you again....Love Deb
Pati Zavanelli
February 18, 2007
Yesterday Robert was buried in his final resting place in the Sierra Foothills. His death is still such a shock and there are only brief moments that my mind allows me to take it all in. But when I suddenly feel him near I stop and listen. When I do, I feel closest to him and more at peace.
May God take care of you Robert, and rest in peace.
I love you, Pati
Debbie Petersen
December 10, 2006
Bob, today is Sunday Dec 10 and we had your memorial yesterday. I hope we did ok. It was a very long, stressful weekend...but worth all the sweat and tears to honor you as you deserved. We met a lot of your friends who spoke highly of you and shared many stories. You were loved by many! One of the common threads was that so many people felt you helped them when they were out to help you! They loved your laughter, your humor and all agreed that you were incredibly talented. We played some of your music and used some of your material as the table cloth to display your photos and flowers. It was a difficult weekend for dad, but he did good. We shared some of your books and items from China. Sophie came with RB and she looked good, and I think she is happy. It seems that he is loving her as we all hoped he would. She will always be a part of you and she will always be a part of us. This is still surreal. We love and miss you, but we all know that you are at peace, you are free from earthly constraints and there are no more demons. I can only imagine that you and Naheim are up in heaven cooking up feasts and rearranging everything to your taste! You will forever be in my heart.
Love Deb
Rita Stevenson
December 10, 2006
Most of you did not know Bob when he was young, so I will tell you a little about him. He found stray dogs, cats, tortoises, snakes, and many other creep crawlers to care for. He came home from the golf course where he was a grounds keeper with a jack rabbit about 3 hrs. old that mom had to feed every 2 hrs with an eye dropper. He went up to the top of Mt. Diablo and came home with beautiful rocks to build a fish pond. He added an old fashioned lantern to the top that hung down near the water so light would keep the fish warm at night. Bob had a green thumb that produced beautiful tomatoes and lots of vegetables, we also had fruit trees. He put all the large tomatoes in his red wagon and grocery sacks and sold them the the neighbors for 25 cents. He knew how to earn a buck. Bob was very generous and had a great sense of humor, with a wonderful smile. He could feel and see beautiful objects and nature and became a real good cook. The world lost a wonderful, beautiful human being. He will live in our hearts forever and never die. He gave us a very special gift, himself, to love forever and ever.
Love mom and dad
Robert and Sophie!
December 2, 2006
Cindy Marvin
December 2, 2006
It's taken me some time to be able to sit down and write this. I'm still somewhat in shock over Robert's sudden and totally unexpected passing. It's been over a month and I can still hardly believe that Robert is gone.
Of course my thoughts and prayers are with Robert's family: his parents, both of whom I know are struggling with the grief of losing their only son, and his sisters. I'm always just a phone call away. I loved your son/brother dearly. He was one of my best friends for the last four years. We were especially close this last seven months, talking on the phone everyday, living within a mile of one another, going to the same meetings and joining a gym together. Robert was very proud that we were going to the gym. He was the one who motivated me. He also was extremely influential in my decision to move back to Los Angeles. I lived with Robert and Sophie when I first arrived. Then I took Robert to a treatment program so that he could continue to make progress in his recovery. I stayed at his home in Silverlake with Sophie. The apartment was so beautiful. It was full of Robert's antiques and books. Everything was immaculately neat and clean.
I ended up moving to Pasadena, Robert did too. We lived less than five minutes from one another. We spent at least part of every weekend together. Robert loved to entertain, so he would cook. This all began in Spring 06, and we continued to hang out the whole summer of 06 most often going to Robert's for a weekend BBQ of steaks or hamburgers. I met a boyfriend, Jonathan, so the two of us would go to Robert's. Robert and Jonathan became good friends. It was a wonderful summer. Robert was doing so well. We both had a commitment at the Thursday night meeting in Alta Dena. During the summer, the meeting was held outside. Robert and I would both back our trucks up to the circle where the meeting was. It was sort of like being at a drive in movie, only we were at a meeting. It was fun. We had a lot of fun. We were both new to the Pasadena area, so we clung to one another, usually going to the same meetings. Always we were on the phone. Talking on the phone sometimes several times during a day. We talked about the small details of our lives, as well as the bigger issues. We shared our fears as well as our hopes and dreams. We talked about everything. Robert often talked about missing Naheim. I like to think that they are together now.
I didn't intend to write a novel here, but I could write a whole lot more. I miss Robert terribly. I think about him everyday. He was such a good friend to me. Robert was never judgemental, so I could and did tell him everything. No one knew me better this last year. Ahhh, there are so many more things to say, but need to conclude, so I'll end by saying I'm happiest that Robert died clean. He was in a really good place in his life. That gives me a measure of comfort and I hope it will do the same for his family.
Debbie Petersen
November 23, 2006
Bob, today is Thanksgiving, and I am thankful for having you in my life. We had good times, we had bad times..we were/are siblings, but I have always loved you and always will. I con't to talk to you a lot, Im sure you know that, I wear your gold chain everyday, I think of you everyday and I miss you everyday. I hope that somehow, Pati and I can get to the bottom of this and get the answers we need. We are taking care of mom and dad and all the other issues. I want you to be peaceful and know that you were loved.
All my love, Deb
Maria D
November 6, 2006
To Robert's Family:
Know that his gentleness was recognized, his wonderful imagination appreciated - his humor and enthusiasm shared. Know he was loved dearly and will live on in the hearts of those he touched so deeply. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss.
Pati Zavanelli
November 6, 2006
Service Information:
Please join us for a remembrance and celebration of Robert’s life.
Saturday, December 9
2:00PM
Metropolitan Community Church
8714 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Thank you.
November 5, 2006
I cant believe what I just read. Bob and his family and mine go back so many years.We spent so much time at each others houses and times going camping. Our parents were best of freinds. I am SO sorry to hear of the Stevenson's loss. You know my prayers are with you...Scott Stauffer..Portland Oregon...
Debbie Petersen
November 4, 2006
Dear Uncle Bob,
We miss you,we hope you are with Uncle Steve and Uncle Naheim in heaven. I wish this didn't happen to you. We love you, Matthew and Joey
Roberts family
November 4, 2006
Granny, Vicki and Robert
November 4, 2006
Uncle Naheim with "baby' Joey
November 4, 2006
Roberts baby sis Deb and family
November 4, 2006
Robert and "baby" Joey
November 4, 2006
Corinne Koopowitz
November 3, 2006
I send this message to Bob and know that he will receive it. I remember you in our young and somewhat innocent years. No one is perfect! The fun years before all of the sometimes unwelcomes things happen as we get older. But then again, it is those unexpected turns in life that helps build who we truly are. We eventually come around to the true self and let the other barriers or struggles guide us back to who we are. I have not seen you in so many years but I have to trust that you being taken away from your family and friends must be a reward for your recent personal accomplishments. I wish you the best in your your new existence and offer strength to your family, all of whom I grew up with, and your friends that I have not met.
Love, Corinne (then Janes, now Koopowitz)
Maria Kilburn
November 2, 2006
I just received the news about Robert today. I was shocked and saddened.
I had the pleasure of meeting Robert once and was impressed with his kind spirit. But that doesn't surprise me because it is representive of his kind family. His sweet sister, Pati, helped me when my husband returned to the presence of our Heavenly Father last year.
Please accept my condolences. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. I wish I lived closer to give you all a hug.
Debbie Petersen
November 1, 2006
Bob, (aka) Robert, but always my brother Bob.. I have had the sad task of receiving your phone calls and having to tell all your friends of your passing, it's a task that I wish I never had to do, but it has given me the opportunity to speak to a lot of your friends and hear stories that are heart warming. You were loved by so many people. Sophie is in good hands, RB will take good care of her.
Friends of Robert's, I have his cell phone, Im not sure how much longer it will be available to call, but you can contact me or Pati by email. Im sorry for the loss of your dear friend Robert.
Love Deb
Lisa Valech
November 1, 2006
Dear family members and friends of Robert, I am so sorry for your loss. I graduated from Ygnacio Valley High with Robert and remember him as a kind person. Again I am sorry for your loss.
Lisa George Valech
Pati Zavanelli
November 1, 2006
Robert:
May God rest your soul and may you be at peace. Look into our hearts and know the love that surrounds you. Know that Sophie is loved and cared for. I will miss you dearly and am deeply saddened that you are gone. But you will always be with me in spirit.
Love your sister,
Pati Zavanelli
Dear family and friends: We are arranging a memorial service in Los Angeles. More information will be available soon. Thank you to our friends at Avalon Funeral home in Glendale for their sincere sympathy and guidance.
Debbie Petersen
November 1, 2006
Bob, I think about you all the time, I talk to you all the time. I miss you. I hope you feel peace and serenity.
With love,
you baby sister Deb
Sheila & Jerry Mells
November 1, 2006
Robert has been our frined for many years. He visited us in Idaho when we first moved there. Robert helped us to beautifully furnish 2 homes. We had many fun times & dinners. We will remember Robert's beauty always.
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