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ROBERT "DUTCH" BYLSMA Dutch was born in Los Angeles, November 14, 1928, and passed away in San Jose, October 11, 2006. Until recently, he had been a 20 year resident of Hemet and San Jacinto. He was an avid golfer with his wife at Soboba Golf Course. During his early years, he served as a Deputy with the L. A. County Sheriff's Department. Later, after he accompanied a truck-driving friend on a run, he too became a long haul trucker. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Marlene Bylsma, San Jose; sons Peter Bylsma, Beverly Hills; Robert Bylsma, San Jose; Ronald Bylsma, Las Vegas, NV; and 8 grandchildren. Private services were held. LIMA FAMILY SANTA CLARA MORTUARY (408) 296-2977

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Published by The Press-Enterprise on Oct. 15, 2006.

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