Robert Clyde Bott

Robert C. Bott of Phoenix, AZ passed away on December 30, 2017. It was very peaceful with family around him.
Bob was born on January 11, 1950 in Rural Bellflower-Lakewood, CA at the Dependents Hospital, U.S. Naval Base to Robert Francis Bott and Betty Jean Mills Bott Tussing. He spent his entire life in Phoenix, Arizona.
Services will be on January 11, 2018 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chapel at 5250 W. Thunderbird Ave., Glendale, AZ. Viewing will begin at 9:00 a.m. and funeral services will begin at 10:30 a.m. The graveside service will be in Gila Bend, AZ at 1:30 p.m.
He attended J.B. Sutton Elementary school where he became friends with many of the students and remained friends with them for the rest of his life. He attended Carl Hayden High School. During this time he played in the Portrait of Sound Band as a drummer. He and the band were contestants on the Battle of the Bands with the Dick Clark show. The Band also made a record.
He worked for APS, (a public utility company) as a surveyor and land agent for 39 years. He was a well-respected and loved by his co-workers and enjoyed his career there.
One of his interests was airplane model building. He was amazing with great detail. Other interests included smoking meat and cooking, playing poker, and his family.
He was a strength for his family and friends. He was a very giving and compassionate person, always thinking of others. He would give to anyone in need. He definitely was a giver.
Bob Bott is survived by his brother, Daniel (Joyce) Bott; his sister, Melissa (Harry) Howell; his son Robert Scott (Crystal) Bott; his daughter Dawn Michelle Bott; his friend, Gwen, and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Bott, mother, Betty Jean Tussing, stepfather, Wayne Tussing, brother, Charles N. Bott, niece, Jennifer Bott.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to bassethoundrescue.org.