Robert Paul Holmes

Robert "Bob" Holmes, born on September 14, 1945, in Ames, Iowa, to Mary Evelyn Holmes and John Lewis Holmes, passed away peacefully with his family on August 4, 2024, in Marin County.
Bob's family moved to California, settling in Carmel Valley in 1960 to a home on Rancho Fiesta Road overlooking the valley. He attended Carmel High School, where he was senior class president, graduating in 1964. A stellar athlete, Bob played football and pitched for the school's baseball team. His athletic prowess continued at Monterey Peninsula College (MPC) and San Jose State, where he concentrated on baseball. An avid golfer, Bob was taught the sport by his father, which became his passion for the majority of his life.
After graduating from San Jose State, Bob initially taught English and physical education in Mountain View but soon pursued a career in golf. He served as the head pro at Fairway Glen Golf Course in San Jose for two years. In 1974, he married Wendy Holmes, and they moved to the Monterey Peninsula. The couple welcomed their only child, Nicole, in 1980.
Bob held the position of Director of Golf at the Carmel Valley Golf & Country Club and later became the Manager of Golf Operations at Monterey Peninsula Country Club. Known for his personable and friendly nature, Bob generously volunteered his time with the Violence Prevention Center of Monterey and the suicide prevention hotline.
In 2020, Bob and Wendy moved to Marin County to be closer to their daughter, Nicole, and son-in-law, Larenz. Bob loved animals, cherished time on the golf course with his closest friends, and found his greatest joy in spending time with his wife, daughter, and son-in-law.
Bob is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Wendy Holmes; his sister, Madge Holmes; his daughter, Nicole Dumitrescu; and his son-in-law, Larenz Dumitrescu