Robert Fredrick "Bob" James

ROBERT BOB'' FREDRICK JAMES OCT 17, 1930 - MAY 1, 2009 Age 78 passed away at Vintage Fair Nursing & Rehab Center in Modesto. He was born in Stockton, CA. He was a Pharmacist for 48 years. He graduated from the University of Wyoming College of Pharmacy with honors and a grade point average of 4.0. He was the first recipient of the Rexall Trophy as the outstanding pharmacy student that the university awarded. While at the university, he was president of the Wyoming Chapter Phi Delta Chi, president of the Alpha Mu Chapter, Professional Pharmacy Fraternity and president of the Senior Pharmacy Class. He was named recipient of the American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education Scholarship Award. He made a straight A grade throughout his university career while married and raising 2 children. Due to his outstanding scholastic achievements, he was awarded a Fullbright Scholarship to continue his studies toward his doctorial degree in Pharmacology in Denmark, he turned the scholarship down because it would mean leaving his family for a year. He enjoyed Golfing and Fishing, he was a member of Saint Andrew Society where he read to the Children. He is survived by his wife, Beverly A. James of Modesto; son, Bob James and his wife Cindy of Boise, Idaho; daughter, Cherlynn Adams and her husband Bill of Hidden Valley Lake, CA; 3 grandchildren, Kelly Dominguez of Modesto, Dana Ferguson Rich of Germany, and David Adams of Santa Rosa; 3 great-grand- children, Jillian Coates of Modesto, Jake Dominguez of Modesto and Gage Ferguson of Germany; niece, Heidi DiSalva and her husband Scott of Modesto. Gravesite Service, 2PM, Wed., May 6, 2009 at Turlock Memorial Park, 575 N Soderquist Rd., Turlock. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a favorite charity or Alzheimer's. Service under the direction of Whitehurst, Norton & Dias Funeral Service-Turlock.www.modbee.com/obituaries