Robert Crawford Lininger

1929 - 2016

Robert Crawford Lininger Robert (Bob) Crawford Lininger, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Oct. 3, 2016. He was born Sept. 16, 1929, to parents Byron Lininger and Eleanor Crawford in Fairfax, Missouri. At 13-years-old, Bob began working to support his family, and his sacrifice and commitment to those he loved continued throughout his life. He attended Parkrose High in Portland, Oregon, where he was a gifted athlete, popular among his peers, and most importantly, it was there he met the love of his life, Joan Lila Randrup. Bob was known for the sparkle in his blue eyes, and they never lit up brighter than when he looked at Joan. Bob is survived by his wife, Joan Lininger; his children, Franki Lininger, JoEllyn (John) Kunz, Karla (Mike) Haskell, and Luanne (Rik) Hayes; his 20 grandchildren, and 45 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Byron and Eleanor Lininger and his siblings, Kenneth, Helen Jean (Midge), and Mary-Jo. Visitation will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary in Lakeport on Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral Services will be held Sat., Oct. 8, 2016, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 600 16th St, Lakeport, CA, at 10 a.m. For further information please contact Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary at 707-263-0357 or visit chapelofthelakes.com. Please share your memories by signing the guest book at www.legacy.com.