Mr. Bobby Stobaugh

Bobby Melvin Stobaugh Sr.

Baptized; December 23, 1948 at the Sacred Heart Church, 546 Filmore Street in San Francisco according to the Rite of the Roman Catholic Church.

Marriage; by the State of California City and County of San Francisco on January 29, 1955. Then on March 13, 1966 according to the Rite of the Roman Catholic Church; he married that woman again. Virginia Dawn Nichols, the mother of his five children and the auntie to their adopted son. This time they married at St. Philips Church, 725 Diamond Street in San Francisco.

Born; Bobby Melvin Baby Nelson June 25, 1931. He was raised from six months old by Alex and Pearl Stobaugh and later adopted.

His birth father's death preceded his birth by eleven months. He was preceded in death by his birth mother Margret Mary Berry from Kansas City, MO. His dad Alex L. Stobaugh of McKinleyville, CA. His mom Pearl May Stobaugh of McKinleyville. His daughter Sheree Lynn Stockham of McKinleyville, CA and six brothers and sisters Charles Buster Nelson, born in Eldon, MO. Clara Belle Nelson born in Eldon, MO. Mary Rita Nelson, Harry Clyde Nelson, Whane G. Nelson, and Peggy Jean Nelson all born in the township of Clark in Cole County, MO.

He was a veteran of the United States Army and during his tour of duty he won a literacy award for a letter he wrote "What I Can Do For Freedom" for which he was presented with a George Washington Honor Medal in the 1961 Freedom Foundation letter writing contest. The Veterans Administration brought his health care up to a whole new level. Unlike the old power chair that held his hospital bed in place, his new power chair from the VA gave him a whole new sense of freedom which he enjoyed to the very end. Thanks to Brian from "Life On Wheels" he has been all over this house again.

Family members would like to thank Home Delivered Meals. Even though he qualified to receive the meals for free he donated generously every month because he knew it took a lot of meal preparation and housekeeping responsibilities off of his son's shoulders.

Education: High School; Graduated with honors from Pineville High School in Pineville, MO. Offered a scholarship to the University of MO but he turned it down to work with his Uncle, Allen Story in the Sheet Metal trade in San Francisco. After a disabling accident the family moved to Humboldt County so Grandpa could fish and Dad could retrain at College of the Redwoods where in 1975 he was a graduate with highest honors and a 3.93 GPA. He competed along with his son, Bobby Jr., with CR's intercollegiate speech team for 3 years, and in 1975 they went to the National Championship and they were crowned THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!!

After College he worked Security at Redwood Acres where he became a familiar site at the door and he received an appreciation award from Six Rivers Racing Association.

Memorial Service Announcement
October 17, 2010 12:00 Noon
Pearl May Stobaugh
Bobby Melvin Stobaugh
Sheree Lynn Stockham

Trinidad Bay brought the family here in 1971. I first walked the pier with my grandfather, Alex, at that time. Since then I have walked that pier with Andy Garcia, Uma Thurman, and Lance Hendrickson. The Hallmarks, Visser's, Duncans, Figgarowa's, Lara's, Mooreheads and every Eureka Fisheries boat captain in Trinidad Bay.

This will be the first time I walked it with members of my family since 1971. 12:00 noon, October 17, 2010 family and friends will gather in the parking lot of the Seascape Restaurant for a "Walk of Remembrance" down the pier and up to the beach just north of the boat launch for a short "Tri-Spirit Release" Ceremony. A small portion of cremains will be launched to the Sea; the remaining portions will be retained by the family for "Life-Gem" purposes down the road. Then at 9:00 pm join the Family as they "Sing and Rejoice" for the spirit of their loved ones at Karaoke in the "Firewater Lounge" at "Cherie Heights". Everyone is welcome to participate.

Best Regards, "Rock-a-Billy" Bob "Stonebob"
AKA Bobby M. Stobaugh Junior

He is survived by his ex-wife Virginia Dawn Nichols from Battleground, WA, two daughters with spouses: Starla Dawn Stobaugh and Dave Doyle from Campbell, CA and Kerry Pearl Tabor and her husband Gerry from Battleground, WA and three sons: Kevin Lee Stobaugh, Richard Thomas Stobaugh and BMS "Junior"; all from the McKinleyville, CA area. He is also survived by granddaughters: Stephanie Tabor and Valerie Boucher and her husband Michael all from Battleground, WA as well as grandsons: Justin Saffell from McKinleyville and Alex, Chris and Nick Doyle from Campbell, CA and two great-grandsons: Dominic and Logan Boucher. Additional loved ones include his adopted step-siblings: Linda Rea Erickson from Vancouver, WA and Venessa Malbeck from Oregon and one step daughter-in-law Cyndi Saffell from Mauston, WI and one step son-in-law James Stockham of Fortuna, CA and many extended family members.

Trinidad bay brought the family here in 1971. I first walked the pier with my grandpa Alex at that time. Since then I have walked it with the Hallmarks, Businnnieus, Vissers, Duncans, Figgarowas, Laras, Moorheads and every boat captain who fished for the "Golden Guppie" when I worked there.

Family and friends are invited to meet in the Parking Lot of the Seascape Restaurant at 12:00 Noon on October 17, 2010. Please do not litter!!. Three spoonfuls of cremated remains and one pelican feather will be launched to the "Holy Spirit of the Big Water" in a Tri-Spirit release ceremony. After which, family members are invited to take a quick walk of remembrance down the pier and back. Then at 9:00 PM all are invited to join us at the Firewater Lounge at Cherie Heights for "Kerry-Okie" with "G-money Trapper", "Rockabilly Bob Stonebob" and family. Come on down to join in, sing, rejoice and rock the night away.
A special thank you goes out to the Trinidad Rancheria for the opportunity to share the memories of this special place with those I cherish.
Arrangements are under the care of Paul's Chapel, Arcata. (707) 822-2445. Please go to www.paulschapel.com to sign our online guestbook.