Robert George "Bob" Boots

ROBERT GEORGE BOOTS Robert "Bob" George Boots passed away December 8, 2007 in Riverside, California at the age of 81. He was born November 1, 1926 in Elkhart, Indiana. He was a resident of Riverside County for 43 years. Bob enjoyed traveling around the world with his wife, Sally. He also enjoyed building and flying model airplanes. He cared about others and his loving, outgoing way endeared him to everyone he met. After graduating from high school early in January 1945, Bob entered the Army in August 1945. He served in Germany in the occupation forces for a little over a year and was honorably discharged in March 1947. He was an insurance investigator for 20 years until he retired in 1990. In 1998 he suffered a massive stroke, but survived under the constant care and devotion of his wife, for another 9 years, despite being unable to speak and being paralyzed on his right side. Bob was an extraordinary person that everyone loved because of happy smiles, laughter, and wonderful, engaging stories. He will truly be missed. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Sally; his daughter, Cheryl Knecht; his son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Diane Boots; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. A service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, December 13, 2007 at Acheson & Graham Garden of Prayer Mortuary, 7944 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, CA, 92504. The interment will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Riverside National Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Acheson & Graham Garden Of Prayer Mortuary (951) 688-1221