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Robert Arey Obituary
Robert Henry Arey
1939 - 2014
Robert H. Arey age 74 passed away on April 11, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center.
Bob was born on August 31, 1939 in Portland, Maine.
He moved to southern California in his early teens and met, fell in love with and married the love of his life, Judi Wood. Bob and Judi were married for 51 years. Judi, their two older children, daughter-in-law and two of their grandchildren were by his side at his passing. Bob was a Catholic man and is now in the loving arms of his heavenly father.
Bob was a loving husband, father and a friend to many.
Bob spent his whole life as a hardworking man. He served his county in the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1965.
He also dedicated 35 years serving the people of California as a fire fighter and then a fire captain with the California Department of Forestry.
Bob is survived by his wife Judi, three children, Audra Wilcox (Jim), Jason Arey (Tammy), and Anna Arey, Four grandchildren, Jessica Wilcox, Ashley Arey, Robert Wilcox and Sierra Arey, a brother, Leonard Arey (Barbara), two nephews, Tony Arey and David Arey, a brother-in-law and two sister-in-laws, whom he was like a father to, Ed Abbott, Janelle Shackelford and Venita Winslett.
Funeral Service will be held on Friday May 2, 2014 at 11:00 am at the Veterans Cemetery Chapel, in Igo, California.
A reception with be held after the services at his daughter Audra's home.
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Memories and Condolences
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George McCollum
June 18, 2021
Bob, I am remembering better times. The summer of '72 at Julian, that turned out to be quite a fire season. You Sir, were a good coach, a good Fire Captain, you trained me well and I thank you for being my friend. You will never be forgotten.
Your friend, Butch.
Russell Zamora
November 1, 2019
My heart is heavy hearing Bob passed away a few years back.I just heard this news today. Bob was my CDF Foreman at Inyo Fire Center 77-78. It was an honor working for him, he will be greatly missed.
Norm Silver
April 15, 2014
To a fellow CDF (Mt Woodson)Ramona FFS employee. Bob was caring, always generous and a great co-worker. RIP now and no more pain or trials.
Janet Gandolfo
April 15, 2014
Our prayers and thoughts are with Judy and their family.
Janet and Dennis Gandolfo
April 15, 2014
Dear Judy,
We are so sorry to be hearing the news of your loss. Know that we will be praying for your comfort. If we were there, I would be wrapping my arms around you in a big old hug!
With Love,
Your old neighbors, Mike and Chris
Clay & Beth Aarhaus
April 15, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. We'll miss you Bob. Love to Judy and family.
April 15, 2014
We are very sorry. Bob was a good man. Our condolences to Judy and the family. Rob and Sheryl Sampley
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