ROBERT F. DIMMICK

Robert passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 5, 2011, at his home with his loving wife and family at his side. He was born on June 9, 1930, in Gresham Or. He and his family moved to Woodland, Ca. in 1945, where he attended Woodland High School, met his future wife, who he married in January 1948, celebrating 62 years together, and soon began a 40 year career with Spreckels Sugar Co. He and his new family transferred to Kerman in 1963 where he helped open the newly built Spreckels Sugar in Mendota Ca. He was a devoted husband to Opal and to his four loving children, Kathy, Rob, Karen Luciano and Gary and his wife Jenny. He is also survived by six grandchildren whom he loved and was so very proud of two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; brother; and sister. Robert's kindnes, sense of humor, and strong family values touched all who knew him. He had a zest for life and his happiest times were spent with his friends and family. He was a long time member of the Masons and the local Lions Club. Every spring, Robert planted his tomato garden and spent many hours tending to his yard. He prided himself in always having a ripe tomato by his birthday. He was an avid golfer and bowler until medical issues slowed him down. Friends and family are invited to a Funeral Service at Kerman United Methodist Church, 3059 Madera Ave. Kerman, on Wednesday, January 12, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. Viewing will be held at Kerman United Methodist Church, on Wednesday, January 12, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. immediately followed by interment service at Fresno Memorial Gardens, Whitesbridge Road at Cornelia. The family requests donations be made to Kerman United Methodist Church. PALM MEMORIAL Kerman Chapel 538 So. Madera Ave Kerman(559)846-9369