Robert Tayman

A Celebration of Robert Bob Phillip Tayman's life will be held on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 10 a.m. at the Faith Lutheran Church located at 123 Park Lane, Moorpark, Ca where Pastor Robert Hiller will be officiating.

Bob was born at the Gallinger Hospital in Washington DC on September 6, 1937 to William Sr. and Dorothy (Regan) Tayman. Being brought up in a strict Catholic home, Bob hardly ever got out of line, or misbehaved. Bob attended Catholic Schools, graduating from the 8th Grade from Holy Name School in 1951, then attending Chamberlain Vocational High School in Washington DC. Growing up, Bob and his siblings, had a very strict upbringing, Bob spent most of his childhood free time playing ball with his older brother Bill, and keeping a close relationship with all three of his sisters. Bob also kept very active in sports, and sports became his passion throughout his life.

After graduating High School in 1955, Bob joined the United States Navy in August of 1955. Bob Spent two in a half years of active duty, first being stationed at the US Naval Air station in Argentia, Newfoundland. He progressed to the rank of Airman, where he excelled as a member of the Crash and Rescue Crew. Bob later was assigned to a FAETULANT ( a Fleet Airborne Electronics Training Unit in the Atlantic) at the Naval Air Station in Norfolk, Virginia. After serving time in Norfolk, Bob received his honorable discharge from the US Navy in January 1958, and he completed his remaining three years of service in the reserves.

With his strict Catholic upbringing, and his time in service, Bob grew up to be a very independent man and a dedicated Father. He was a hard worker, and very athletic. Bob had a dry sense of humor that we could only love. After moving to Southern California in 1966, he and his daughter Vikki moved to the Ventura County area in 1976. He worked many years as a Chief Engineer and in 1983 he became the Building Operations Supervisor for Texaco Corporation in Universal City, where he retired in 1995. Bob, aka Wheels spent all of his adult free time involved with sports. Playing and traveling with the Classic Longballers Softball Team, umpiring and refereeing for the Conejo Valley Park and Rec, as well as serving on the Conejo Valley Sports Advisory Counsil from 1986 - 1988, where members volunteer their time to improve the community sports program. Not only was Bob a sports enthusiast, he was a lifelong Pool Shark. As a member of the APA (American Pool Players Association) he participated in over 5000 league matches. His team won numerous league and division championships and in 2002 his team reached the 8 Ball National Championship Match in Las Vegas.

Bob is survived by children Cheryl Williamson (Gordon), Catherine Velazquez, Robert P. Tayman, Jr. (Edna), and Victoria Schweigert (Greg); Grandchildren Miguel Velazquez, Sebastian Burnham, and Savanah Schweigert; Brother William A. Tayman, Jr.; and Sisters Diane DiMichele, Carole Wright, and Phyllis Chisholm. Bob will be loved by many, missed by a lot, but will never be forgotten. His memory and legacy will live on in all of us for generations to come.

A Heritage Life Tribute Center Arrangements are IN THE CARE of Guardian Memorial, Funeral Directors and Crematory,Ventura County, A Heritage Life Tribute Center, Oxnard, (805) 485 - 2572