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1952
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2022
ROBERT MCAFEE Obituary
June 14, 1952 Mar. 27, 2022
Robert L. McAfee passed away peacefully at his home in Eureka, CA on March 27, 2022 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born to Roscoe and Gladys McAfee in Brawley, CA on June 14, 1952, Robert attended Mulberry school and was a graduate of Brawley Union High School, class of 1971. Robert worked for Pinner & Sons before he moved to Eureka and married his wife, Stephanie Miller on December 10, 1988. Robert worked for Eureka Redi Mix and Mercer, Frazier. Robert greatly enjoyed his travels to Mexico with Stephanie, friendships with many wonderful friends and colleagues, music, great food and wine, and collecting art. His kindness and friendship will be greatly missed and he will always be admired for his strength and loving spirit.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Stephanie McAfee; parents, Roscoe and Gladys McAfee; sister, Kay McAfee and brother, Terry McAfee.
Robert is survived by his partner, Mary Zimmer; daughter, Mari Lynn Pemberton (Oscar); son, David Bunch (Charlene); sister, Julia Jake McAfee; granddaughter, Darcy Peterson (Brent); grandson, Luke Huffman; granddaughter, Jessica Ramsey (Tim); nieces, Katie Udovich and Serra McAfee; 8 great-grandchildren; extended family, Tammy and Adam Flint; Ty and Debbie Zimmer; and Scott and Mandi Zimmer.
There will be a private service at a later date. The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be sent to the Pancreas Center of San Francisco or a cancer charity of your choice.
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kencil yeargain
April 12, 2023
I know Robert from Brawley, ca, we were from the church as we grew up, I saw Robert at the pre-class reunion 40 class reunion, and we talked for a bit of time, as a high school friends.
Laurie DuBose / EVELYN DUBose
April 8, 2022
We are so sadden to hear of Roberts passing. Robert was a great guy, funny, and a great friend of our family. Please accept our condolences at this time. Robert will be missed. Rest in peace my friend
Laurie Du Bose / Evelyn DuBose
April 8, 2022
Im. So sorry to hear of this. Robert was a great guy, funny just a great guy. Never a dull moment. Rip my friend. You will be missed. Love ya. DuBose Family
Friends
April 7, 2022
So sorry to hear of the passing of Bobby,Terry, Kay and parents. Many of us remember Bobby, Terry and Kay from those great and unforgettable school years in Brawley. We will miss them dearly, but will keep them all close to our hearts. Our prayers for all the McAfee Family; may your memories bring you the comfort you need at this time. RIP, beloved friends.
Bobby hodges
April 7, 2022
I knew Robert and his family when we all lived on Allen Street in brawley what a terrific guy and a family sorry for everybody's loss
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