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Robert Jellema Obituary
He was born April 3, 1929 in West Java, Indonesia to Oscar and Sarnipi Jellema. During this time, Robert survived the Japanese in his homeland of Indonesia and also eluded concentration camps during the War. He graduated, as a Mechanical Engineer at the age of 18. Robert became the Head Mechanic for the Fleet of cars for The Bank of Indonesia. He worked on ocean craft planes, all foreign cars and Indonesia' major diesel power plants.
Robert married his wonderful wife, Bertha January 8, 1951. He became a father in 1953. Robert moved his family from Indonesia to Holland in 1955, due to their Dutch/Indonesian race. They were given the choice to fight against their Dutch Ancestry or be politically moved to Holland. In Holland Robert then made a home for his wife and four children. He was schooled by Germany and became Assistant Manager to Mercedes Benz. In 1960, he immigrated his family across the continent by sea to the United States, 'The Land of Opportunity and Freedom."" In 1961 the family moved to Paradise, CA. He established his own business, B&V Foreign Car Shop, which is remembered by many, located on the corner of Buschmann and Clark Rd. Robert and his family lived in Paradise for 45 years. Robert is well known for his excellent reputation as an honest businessman, who would work 12-14 hours a day and six days a week.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Sarnipi Jellema, brothers, Hendrick, Victor, Paul, Robert and Otto, sisters, Rose and Elenore.
Robert is survived by his wife of 54 years, Bertha, stepmother, Ghina, brothers, Raul and Rudi, six children, Raymond, Oscar, Joan, Shirley, Linda and Rene,' 14 grandchildren, Nate, Jami, Kieran, Joey, Heidi, Emilie, Travis, Kendall, Hannah, Kyle, Nathan, Kassidy, Caitlan and Quinn.
Rose Chapel handled the arrangements.
A ""Celebration of Life"" will be held at The Old Magalia Church Friday, May 13, 2005 at 1:00 p.m.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Jellema
DENNIS WEINREICH
May 21, 2005
ROBERT MAY BE GONE, BUT WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN BY THE MEMBERS OF THE PIGEONS OF PARADISE RACING PIGEON CLUB. OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY.MAY GOD BLESS......DENNIS WEINREICH....POP CLUB.......
Vickie Oliver
May 15, 2005
Dear Shirley and family, I am so sorry to hear about your father. Know that my love and prayers are with all of you. Love, Vickie
Betty Hunn
May 13, 2005
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. We will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Betty Hunn and Family
Jonathan Wright
May 13, 2005
My father and I want to express to you our sincerest condolences for your loss of a dedicated husband and father. Since I have come to know his children under the most trying of circumstances, I feel tremendous regard for his capacity to be a decent, caring father who nurtured a close, loving family. To us, there is no greater accolade a man can achieve.
With deepest sympathies,
Jonathan and MacArthur Wright
Dawn McFarland
May 12, 2005
May the peace of God which passeth
understanding be with you at this time.
With love overflowing.
Dawn
Valerie Michalowski-Griffiths
May 12, 2005
Prayers and loving thoughts for you during this difficult time. God Bless.
Rose Chapel
May 11, 2005
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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