Robert George "Bob" Frick

Robert "Bob" George Frick, 72, lost his life to cancer, Oct. 23, 2008, after a long and honorable battle.
A celebration of Bob's life was held at Bend, Ore., on Oct. 28. Memorial donations may be made to Central Oregon Hospice, 2698 NE Courtney Dr., Suite 101, Bend, OR 97701.
He was born April 6, 1936, in Glenwood Springs, Colo., to George and Anna Marie (Neu) Frick and grew up in Nebraska. Bob graduated from Lyman High School and Chadron State College. He then joined the National Guard. Bob traveled to California to start his future in sales in 1960. In 1962, he began his career with Pepsi-Cola. In 1964, he moved to Bishop, Calif., to manage Virginia Lakes Resort. In 1970, he moved to Pleasant Hill, Ore., and then to Bend, Ore., in 1972, where he raised his three children with his former wife Terry. Bob retired from Pepsi-Cola in 1989, and moved to Yuma, Ariz., in 1996.
Bob lived life enjoying his love of horses by participating in local roping events and assisting with the Deschutes County Fair Board for many years and also supported local high school projects. He enjoyed dancing, cribbage, cards, being with friends and family, and watching his grandchildren play.
Bob is survived by his loving wife, Marlene who brought Bob laughter and friendship in their time together. Her gentle and loveing care of Bob through his illness was the essence of true love and compassion.
Bob is also survived by his children, Kyle and Christal Frick, Kori and Darin Harvey, and Kathy and Randy Moss; grandchildren, Peyton, McKenna, Sydney, Megan, Kaelin, Paige and Cameron; and sisters, Gladys Wyatt and Norma (Bill) Criss.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Walt Frick.