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Funeral Home Ivanhoe Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Central Brevard Humane Society, 1020 Cox Rd., Cocoa, FL, 321-636-3343, www.crittersavers.com. Arrangements are being handled by BALDWIN FAIRCHILD, IVANHOE CHAPEL, Orlando, FL, 407-898-8111. Please view and sign the family guestbook at www.baldwinfairchild.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Bob Dance
Sponsored by Robert Dance,Cocoa Beach FL, oldest son.
Jerry Patterson
December 18, 2010
My deepest sympathy goes out to all the Family.At Indian River Chev./Tom Hamilton Pontiac in Cocoa my Dad(Pat Patterson)passed away (11/13/2010) told me how he mentored a new salesman (Bob Dance)and sold him his first race car. Dad also had a racing carrer with the first 409 in Fl. I know they all shared the same passion for family, cars,sales and speed. God Bless
MELISSA SANDY
April 23, 2009
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES TO THE DANCE FAMILY--BOB WAS A SUCH A KIND FRIENDLY PERSON AND WILL BE MISSED SO VERY MUCH--AND THANK YOU FOR GIVING ME THE PLEASURE TO HAVE WORKED FOR YOUR DEALERSHIP NINE YEARS AND TO HAVE HAD THE CHANCE TO KNOW BOB.
MELISSA (MISSY) SANDY--INVERNESS FL
Terry Stafford
January 5, 2009
They called me Terry The Hump.Knowing Bob was one of my best memories. I met Bob in 1965 and bought my first car from him.I soon began working on his race cars.I was with him and Ronny 'TORCH' Carter when we set the 'B Stock' record at Bristol,Tenn. We went to a lot of races and set quite a few records.Today is Jan.5,2009.I called Bob on his cell phone and the number had been cut off,I called the dealership and the young lady who answered the phone told me about Bob.I lost a super good friend and a piece of my heart. To Linda and all the family I will miss him greatly.There will only ever be one BULLIT BOB DANCE. my love to all of you. Terry The Hump
Diane Sewell
September 26, 2008
I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.....It is going to be strange not seeing him on TV selling me (the consumer) a car. I don't mean to trivialize the loss..I am so sorry for the family and friends of this truly talented and kind man. May he rest in peace........
Diane Sewell
Winter Springs, Florida
JoLynne (Duffey) Miller
September 25, 2008
I went to school with Bob, graduated with him from JHS in 1954. I remember "dragging the strip" (Michigan Avenue) and we'd see Bob there every time. Fond memories that go back well over 50 years. Rest in peace, Bob.
Thomas Sykes
September 24, 2008
To The Dance Family's----My deepeast heartfelt sympathy.
Mr. Dance was a gental soul. I enjoyed working for him in the 80's.
Tom Sykes
[email protected]
Mike Bowdoin
September 22, 2008
While I didn't know Mr. Dance personally I went to school with his son Scott. Our community was better for him being apart of it. Our sincere condolences to his family. He was bigger than life in many ways.
Albert Spelsberg
September 22, 2008
It was a pleasure working with you. Thanks for everything you did for the community, friends and relatives. You showed me life could be fun even in the hard times.
We will all miss you.
Clemencia Ruiz
September 20, 2008
Mi más sentido pésame para toda la familia.
atentamente , Clemencia Ruiz
Brian Sackett
September 20, 2008
I extend my sympathies at this very difficult time.
Brian Sackett
Mayor-Longwood
Askia Ahmad
September 19, 2008
On behalf of Subaru South Central Region please accept our deepest sympathies for your lost. Working with Mr. Dance was always a pleasure.
Vikki Boles
September 18, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Bob Huck
September 17, 2008
I worked for Bob from 1978 thru 1992 on and off, both as a Service Department Tech at the Dodge Store as well as a Sales Department Sales Manager at the Jeep/Eagle Store. It was Bob's reference that helped me land a General Managers Position at a Jeep/Eagle Store in Pittsburgh.
He was one of the kindest Dealers I've ever met and I have
been in the car busniess all my life. He will be missed by thousands of people. My Condolences to the Family on such a loss. God Speed Old Friend!!!!!!!!!
juan sanchez
September 17, 2008
my sympathy and prayers are with your faml and my sincerly condolence is with your grand daughter may god bless all.
Mary Nolan
September 17, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Your friends at Nolan's Irish Pub in Cocoa Beach.
John & Barbara Vazquez
September 17, 2008
To the Bob Dance Family -
Although we never met Bob Dance, we felt like we knew part of the family through the commercials over the years as we watched him, Buster, Buddy and most recently "his beautiful granddaughter" grow up before our eyes. It was very obvious he was a great family man, and after reading the obituary, very involved in the betterment of our communities. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dance family as well as the employees of the Dance automobile industry. God Bless Bob Dance.
Sue Lampel
September 16, 2008
My sincere condolences to the Bob Dance Family from Sue Hunt Lampel, good friend from Jackson High School Class of 1954.
Jessica Zwarra
September 16, 2008
My deepest sympathy and prayers are extended to the Dance family. Another star shines brighter that might be connected to heavenly chariot from the Dance new sales lot in eternity. With prayers, Sister Jessica
September 16, 2008
I purchased my first brand new P/U truck from Bob Dance Dodge when I was 19. That truck gave me a alot of memories and helped me travel around the US playing softball.
Everyone there was so nice and when Bob found out it was my first new truck, he donated money to our softball eam so we could play in a local tournament. Thanks Bob and your family. I never forgot what you did for me.
May God Bless you and keep your family safe during this difficult time.
Lisa Shockley
Williamburg, VA
Bruce Andrews
September 16, 2008
Dear Dance Family,
As a former employee, I want to send my condolences to your family. There are many good memories of wonderful times that can be shared to help you through your loss.
sarah rucker
September 16, 2008
Dear Bob Dance Family,
I am so sorry for your loss.I remember all of the commercials especially the ones with Scotty dancing.He seemed like a terrific granddad.My prayers are with you all.
Lysa Roxbury
September 16, 2008
Thoughts and prayers with the Dance family...
From~Lysa Roxbury-Jon Tristani-Tyler and Alexis
Mike Fette
September 16, 2008
As with many over the years, I enjoyed your commercials"Everyone Rides at Riverside" and since then I've had the pleasure of meeting you at public events. Our family wishes yours strength and peace at this time of loss.
M. Fette, Orlando.FL
Laura Russell
September 16, 2008
Dear Family of Bob Dance,
I did not know your Dad but we always thought he must be the greatest due to his ads showing his beautiful granddaughter and the dog. All will miss him. Laura Russell
Ron & Linda Johns
September 16, 2008
Dear Linda and Family,
We are thinking of all of you today.
You will always have Bob, your Father, your Grandfather, with you if you keep a wonderful memory of him in your heart.
Sincerely,
Ron and Linda Lee
September 16, 2008
I have totally enjoyed Bob's commercials over the years and will greatly miss him and his grand-daughter. R Johnson, PaLm Bay,Fl
woody rader
September 16, 2008
scott and family are heart and prayers go out to you woody rader and family
September 16, 2008
Bob
You touched so many hearts and always helped anyone in need.
You are and always have been a Legend and a Icon.
I am sure that Bob,Dick and Palmer are playing golf in Heaven .
Henry Minneboo
September 16, 2008
He sold me my first new car,1966 Chevrolet chevelle at Indian River Chevrolet in Cocoa. I went the government way but did hear from Bob from time to time as I appeared on Television also. Was a great person that tried to put back what he got from the community. My prayers to the family. Henry Minneboo
Veronica M.
September 16, 2008
To the Dance Family,
Please accept my condolences for the loss of your dear father, husband and friend. It seems as though Mr Dance lived a very good long life. Focusing on those memories can help you to cope in this difficult time. Although your pain may not easily disappear, prayer to God can be a source of great comfort. The Bible assures us that God is "healing the broken-hearted ones, and is binding up their painful spots."
Although it may come as a surprise, the Bible also teaches that it was never God's purpose that human lives be taken away, and soon you will see Mr Dance return to his younger days; "let his flesh become fresher than in youth; let him return to the days of his youthful vigor."
I pray that you receive the much needed strength to endure this time of sorrow.
September 16, 2008
To a man who worked hard, and played hard. May you rest in peace. May your family have fond memories of the times you shared.
Leopoldo Perera
September 15, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Stacey Shepard
September 15, 2008
Jeff,
My heart goes out to you and your family in your time of sorrow. I hope that you take comfort in the wonderful memories that you have of your father. I'm so happy that I had a chance to meet and spend time with him.
Please know that my family, friends and I are thinking of you during this time.
Sandra Vogelpohl
September 15, 2008
To the Dance Family,
Please know that I am praying for each of you and hoping that fond memories fill your hearts with peace. As a dear friend of Dana I want the family to know I am lifting you in prayer. I did not have a chance to ever meet Bob but knowing Dana tells me he was a very special man.
Village Hair and Nail
September 15, 2008
Linda and Family,
We send our deepest sympathy.
Clayton & Carrie Ferrill
September 15, 2008
Scott and Dance family
Our deepset sympathy to your family
Pollyanna Dorough
September 15, 2008
To the entire Dance Family,
During this difficult time... Please know that our thoughts and prayers for strength and courage are with you all. And may the special memories and stories that you share about Bob, in some way bring you comfort, laughter and peace that will remain in your hearts forever.
Love and Blessings from the Dorough Family
Ed Swartout
September 15, 2008
Family and friends of Bob:
Sorry to hear of your loss. Treasured memories are flowing through my mind of the late 50's. The late night dragging on the bypass, now I 94. The weekends at Central Michigan dragway, Mt. Clemons, Toledo and Ocelo IN dragways. That Black Flamed Corvete. I can re-live them as if it were today.
You have my condolences, may he rest in peace.
Ed Swartout (The Hustler of old) Jackson,MI
Steve Edens
September 15, 2008
I have known Bob for 40 + years back during his drag racing days. I was also a drag racer and an employee of Crane Cams at the time. I bought my first Z/28 Chevrolet Camaro from Bob at Indian River Chevrolet. Living in South Florida we didn't hear much about him but when we relocated to Daytona in 1987 we enjoyed his advertisements with his "Wonder Dog", and then later with his little grandaughter. We spoke from time to time and I can say Bob remained the same great guy I had met many years earlier. I was proud to call him my friend and will truly miss him.
Cyndi and Glen Wetherington
September 15, 2008
Linda Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. As the days pass, may you and your family feel comfort from each other and your friends.
Theresa Clifton
September 15, 2008
All the animals and their caregivers at the Central Brevard Humane Society wish to express their sorrow at hearing the news of Bob Dance's passing. We will engrave a brick paver along the memory walk at the Rainbow Bridge Community Chapel located behind the Shelter in honor of his love for animals.
Carol Davis
September 15, 2008
Mrs. Dance and Family,
My heart felt sympathy for your loss.. I was sad hear the passing of Bob Dance. I work for him at the Orlando store and the Longwood store.. He was truly great man. I will miss the commercials.. Bob, may you rest in peace and may your family know that they have a guardian angel watching over them now and always.. You will be truly missed by all.. My deepest smypathy to the Dance Family..
Mike and Sherri Coppage
September 15, 2008
I knew Bob Dance on Merritt Island Florida back in the 60's and 70's. Our family owned a Standard Oil gas staion on Merritt Island Florida and Bob would pull his race car up to our gas station on Saturday afternoon headed to the drags. He would have me fill the race car and his truck with gas and ask me to clean his windshield on the race car instead of the truck!!! What a nice person Bob was then and now and Sherri (my wife of 35 years) and I joined the Cape Kennedy Corvette Club in 2006. Bob came to a meeting and I was able to tell him about my memories of filling his race car tank and cleaning the windsheild on his race car when I was 9-10 years old. Bob sold my dad a 1965 Chevrolet Impala at Indian River Chevrolet when it was located on Florida Avenue in Cocoa Florida. Bob will be missed by all and what great memories we have of Bob Dance.
Mike and Sherri Coppage
Merritt Island Florida
321-452-4000
Mike and Sherri Coppage
September 15, 2008
I remember Bob Dance in the 60's and 70's on Merritt Island Florida. Our family had a Standard Oil Gas station on Merritt Island Florida and Bob would pull his race car up to the gas station, have me put gas in it and his truck and ask me to clean the windshield on the race car instead of the truck he was pulling it to the races with!! What a nice person and he sold my dad a 1965 Chevrolet Impala at Indian River Chevrolet in Cocoa Florida when it was located on Florida Avenue. Sherri (my wife of 35 years)and I joined the Cape Kennedy Corvette club in 2006 and it was such a pleasure to have Bob attend a meeting and I was able to tell him about cleaning the windshield on his race car when i was 9-10 years old at our Standard Oil gas station on Merritt Island.....such great memories of Bob Dance!!!
Mike and Sherri Coppage
Merritt Island Florida
321-452-4000
Zeh Family
September 15, 2008
Our Thoughts are with the Family.
Marc & Carmen Occhipinti
September 14, 2008
Our deepest sympathies to the Dance Family.
Occhipinti Family.
Jackie Griffin
September 14, 2008
Bob was a genuine nice person, you don't meet many like him. I am glad that I had the pleasure of knowing him. I feel for the loss in your family as well as in the community, Bob will truly be missed.
wyndye farley
September 14, 2008
we had a family reunion in orlando this past weekend. one of our biggest topics of conversation was the passing of this funny, compationate man. we are all fla natives, and our whole lives we knew bob and buster the wonder dog would always be there. we have all purchased at least one car from his company because of his business ethics, and great salesmens attitude. im sure if in heaven any cars are needed, bob will be there to get them rollin.
George Boomer
September 14, 2008
The passing of Bob Dance, Husband, Father, Grandfather, this past week is a tremendous loss to many of us who knew Bob as a friend, customer or as a former competitor.
I knew Bob from his early beginnings when he started his automotive career in Brevard County selling Chevrolets before becoming Bob Dance Dodge. As a former Chrysler-Dodge dealer in the early 80’s myself, Bob helped me make the decision to become a dealer in Lake County. Many years have passed since that time but I know that Bob will be remembered for a very long time in the future.
Bob and I shared the joys of having our children and families involved in our business lives. Our sympathy goes out to his entire family and to all of those who knew Bob. Over these many years he touched many lives and he will be sorely missed.
The Boomer Family (Former Dealer)
Caroline Jenkins
September 14, 2008
I have enjoyed the commercials that Bob and Grace did and I will miss seeing them. Please accept my sympathies on his untimely passing.
Ted Polygalaktos
September 14, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies,as Mr.Dance one of the best man I've ever had the honor and privilege to work
DOUGLASS LOVEDAY
September 14, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bill & Patsy Shearer
September 14, 2008
Bob was special to those of us in Cape Kennedy Corvette Club, without him we might not exist. Vanessa and Bob, Jr. are good friends and club members. You are all in our thoughts.
Deborah Amos
September 14, 2008
Linda Dance and the Dance Family
It is with fondest memories that I reflect back on the lives that Bob touched. I had the pleasure of working with Bob, not only at the Longwood store, but even further back to the days at Jim Rathmann Chev and Sunshine Dodge.
He was not only a great boss, but a wonderful friend. He was always giving to the community, and was also a soft touch for anyone down on their luck. I feel truly blessed to have known him.
Lee Kelley
September 14, 2008
To the Dance Family, I knew Bob in the 1950s and we raced together at the Stanton Michigan Strip. He was a good friend and although we both went our seperate ways in the early 60s I always remembered his racing abilitys. He could make a slow car win. Lee Kelley
Kim Jones
September 14, 2008
You know, Mr. Dance endeared himself to the entire community with his clear love of family and his beloved Buddy. And so it is with some knowledge of the person you have said goodbye to, that I offer my sincere condolences. May time be kind to you as you mourn the loss of a lovely man.
Roberta Walsh
September 14, 2008
One of the nicest gentlemen I have ever known and worked for, He will be sincerely missed.
Barbara Mills
September 14, 2008
Mrs. Dance and family, our lives will never be the same without Bob and that grandchild. What joy he brought to our home. We feel like we have lost a loved one and he didn't even know us. May the Lord give you strength to carry on and we will see him again one day. God bless you and your family. Barbara Mills -
Tim Cocklin
September 14, 2008
Scott and the Dance family,
Our condolences and heart felt loss over the passing of Bob. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Tim & Melody Cocklin JM&A
Norris Ed
September 14, 2008
to all the family and friends of Bob:He was a great friend that be missed dearly.Business,golf and just having a cocktail was always my pleasure.Just to be around Bob was a great joy and not to mention a lot of fun.He will be missed.He was cherished as a friend.My sincereest condolences. Ed Norris and family
Jayne Raye
September 14, 2008
For all things, let us be grateful!
FAYE DRISCOLL
September 14, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Bert Hanwell
September 14, 2008
I first met Bob in March 1971 when he was just starting his long career with Dodge in Melbourne, FL at Riverside Dodge. During that time the famous declaration of "Where Everyody Rides" was born and it stayed with him for life. As an employee of Chrysler Corporation I was one of the first field reps to call on him and our relationship continued for the rest of my career with Chrysler. Even after my retirement, we continued to be in touch from time to time as late as the last couple of months. Bob leaves behind an outstanding reputation in Central Florida as an avid promoter and a very strong presence in the retail automotive business. Bob was one of a kind who will surely be missed. I saw and admired a giving spirit in Bob, especially with his family and close friends, which was a consistent part of him. I know his large family and friends are suffering great grief right now over their loss. It's my prayer and hope for those left behind...that our great God will grant them peace... that peace that only he can provide... the peace that passes all understanding... in the name above all names... Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.
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