Robert E. "Bob" Breech Jr.

BREECH, JR., E. Robert (Bob) Born Chicago, Illinois August 16, 1918. Passed away peacefully at his home in Pacific Palisades, CA, November 24, 2006. Son of former Ford Motor Company Chairman Ernest R. Breech. Bob was a graduate of Dartmouth College (Class of 1940) and served as a Major in the USAF during WWII. Shortly after that he moved to Southern California experiencing success in numerous entreprenurial business pursuits. He was founder and Chairman of Dealer Operating Control Service. Inc., an automotive management company. Throughout his career he was involved in the purchase sale and operation of over seventy automotive dealership throughout the country. Bob was awarded an Honorary Doctorate degree by Drury University of Springfield, Missouri where he served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees. He was a past Trustee of Harvad School, North Hollywood, CA for over twenty years, a member of the Los Angeles Country Club and The Beach Club. He is survived by his loving wife Sally Jo Breech; four children, Robert M. Marjorie B. (Woodward), Andrew L. and William E. Breech; seven grandchildren, Michelle Greason, Callie and Skip deFabry, Sarah, Adam, Patricia and James Breech and one great-granddaughter, Lily Mars. A Celebration of Life will be held December 9th. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribuions to John Tracy Clinic. St. John's Hospital, City of Hope Cancer Center, Vitas Hospice Charitable Fund or a charity of your choice are suggested. A loving and caring man, he will be dearly missed by his family, employees and many friends. Pierce Brothers Westwood (310/474-1579)