Robert "Bob" Amick

Robert "Bob" Amick Passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at Sutter Amador Hospital in Jackson at the age of 61 years. He was born December 12, 1947 to Kimble and Barbara (Gilmore) Amick, raised in Sunnyvale and graduated from Sunnyvale High School in 1966. It was one of three communities in which he will never be forgotten. Bob was a beloved member of the "Buckaroos," a group of childhood friends from his hometown who still gather annually at Pine Mountain Lake. He was also part of "The Midnight Three," a folk group formed in his teenage years. From then until the end, Bob's special talent for guitar and song was cherished by all who heard him. After serving four years in the Navy stationed on the USS Coral Sea (1968-1972) and attending college (Foothill Community, University of San Francisco), Bob and his first wife, Christine Keegan Amick, raised their three children in Pleasanton from 1980 to 1999. Bob was active in the community, whether hosting float-building projects for the students of Amador Valley High School, coaching baseball and softball teams or acting as a mediator between teachers and parents during a contentious strike. His lifetime pass to all Amador Valley sporting events said everything about his local repute. He married Laurie on April 10, 1993 in Dublin, CA, and their wondrous final chapter in Jackson began soon thereafter. Bob lived by one of his favorite sayings in the Gold Country: "We don't quit playing because we grow old; we grow old because we quit playing." He played sweet music with Laurie, and their countless duets were enjoyed by the region's folks whether under steeples or in stables. He lived his dream of becoming a cowboy, becoming a regular at local round-ups and humbly learning the ways of the West from the dearest of friends. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Laurie Amick of Jackson; daughters and sons-in-law, Kimberly Amick and Daniel Stahl of San Jose, Kelly and Bryan Hilton of Pleasanton; son and daughter-in-law, Samuel and Emily Amick of Elk Grove; brothers, Skip Amick and wife, Doris, Glenn Amick and wife, Debby, John Amick; sisters-in-law, Eileen Amick, Barbara Best and husband, Scott; grandchildren, Travis Chubb, Jackson Hilton, Hunter Hilton, Ryder Amick, and Landon Amick. Friends are invited to attend a celebration of life Friday, November 27 at 5:00 P.M. at St. Mark Lutheran Church (125 East Arques Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085). Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 1212 West Robinhood Dr., #5D, Stockton, CA 95207. Condolences may be sent to the family via e-mail at danerimortuary@sbcglobal.net.