Robert Lerner

Robert James Lerner
May 26, 1927 - September 22, 2017
On September 22, 2017, our wonderful father, Col. Robert James Lerner, took his last flight. He joined our mother, Martha, in Heaven.
Robert "Bob" was born May 26th, 1927, to Magdalena and Robert Lerner and grew up in Harvey, ND. After graduating from high school, he joined the U.S. Army Air Force and became a fighter pilot. He served proudly and bravely in the Korean War and continued his Air Force career until his retirement. He was proud of his country and instilled in his family the honor of serving. His father, father-in-law, brother and all three sons served in the Armed Forces. Two grandsons are currently serving.
After a life of travel and service, he became a drug and alcohol addiction counselor in Breckenridge, Colorado and helped many in need. After Breckenridge they finally settled in Grand Junction where Bob became active with the local Watch and Clock Club. Bob and Martha enjoyed many years of "RV-ing" back and forth across the country visiting friends and family.
Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Martha and daughter, Patricia. He is survived by his brother, Gene; sister, Joyce (Lyle); his sons, Chuck ( Linda), Scott (Jana), and Alan (Catherine), and daughters, Suzanne (Kevin) and Diane (Pete). Our father was blessed to have nine beautiful grandchildren and six precious great-grandchildren.
There will be a service next Spring at the Veteran's Memorial Cemetery in Grand Junction.
On behalf of our dad we would like to thank the Doctors, Nurses, CNA's, and supportive staff of HopeWest. We thank his many friends and care givers including Stephanie, Earl, George, Denise and Mark.