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BORN
1937
DIED
2025
ROBERT (BOB) COMBS Obituary
Bob married Jean Bender and just celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary in Hawaii. Bob played softball all his life and participated in the Lodi Big Valley Senior Softball league into his early 80s. He loved to watch the S.F. Giants baseball games and the S.F. 49er football games. He loved to garden and had a regular green thumb with everything he grew. He enjoyed camping, especially his and Jean's trips to Palm Springs with their beloved Portuguese Water Dogs.
Bob was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Jean. Four children: Michael (Kim), Darla (Kenny), Kevin, Tim (Judy). Ten grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Marshall and Lois and 1 grandchild, Alexander Michael.
Per Bob's request he will be cremated at Cherokee Memorial Cemetery and with a private Celebration of Life at a later date.
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Gae Nunes
January 20, 2026
I send my condolences to the entire family. He was a joy to work with at PG&E so many years ago. I enjoyed talking with him everytime we ran into each other in later years.
Wendy (Friedberger) McCarty
January 15, 2026
Such a great family! I grew up with these wonderful neighbors! Condolences from the Friedberger Family.
Patti Reich-Pugh
January 14, 2026
Bill and I enjoyed seeing Bob and Jean drive by the house they sold us with big smiles and waves.
We will miss seeing them together. Our condolences to Jean and family.
wendy Jane mccarty ( Friedberger)
January 14, 2026
Great neighbors when we were growing up on Tehama Drive.
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