Robert W. Christy

Christy, Robert W. (76) Huntington Beach, died April 5, after a short illness. Bob Christy was a Los Angeles Times Advertising Manager, working at The Times from 1956 to 1992. He selected a sales staff and managed advertising efforts in opening The Times Orange County and San Diego Editions. Born August 1, 1929 in Denver, Bob grew up in Seattle with his mother Harryette Jones Saisslin Christy and stepfather Joe Christy. He graduated from West Seattle HS and earned his BA and MA degrees from USC. A U.S. Army veteran, he served at the end of the Korean War. He taught journalism classes at Cal State L.A., 1978-80. After retirement he took writing classes and volunteered as a language coach for ESL students at Goldenwest College. Bob walked daily at Bolsa Chica State Beach. He is survived by his second wife of 25 years Phyllis Marsh Christy; sons Steve and Mike Christy; stepdaughter Lesley LaCasto; stepson Jeff Marsh; grandchildren Steven and Patrick Christy, Elizabeth, Emily and Will Marsh and Lauren, Joseph and Olivia LaCasto; brother A.C. (Chris) Saisslin; sister Jean Selfridge and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial is planned for May 6. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Amigos de Bolsa Chica, (714) 840-1575.