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Robert Ethan Bedwell, Jr.
1922 - 2014
Robert Bedwell, Jr. Obituary
ROBERT ETHAN BEDWELL, JR.
September 17, 1922 - May 23, 2014
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, June 1, 2014, 3:00 P.M. at
Redding Christian Fellowship 2157 Victor Avenue, Redding, CA
ROBERT ETHAN BEDWELL, JR. was born on September 17, 1922, in Calipatria, CA.
He left Redding, CA. on May 23, 2014, and now resides in Heaven.
He graduated from Calipatria High School, attended San Diego State University and enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served as a pilot of a B-24 Liberator. Upon his return home to California, he worked as a flight instructor and a crop farmer growing sugar beets, cotton and wheat.
For about 9 years, he served in television communications for Jimmy Swaggert Ministries in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
In 1999, he moved to Redding, California.
Robert will be greatly missed by his wife, Walcie; children: Robert (Phyllis) Bedwell, III; Frances Bedwell Ferrari; Susan (Grady) Sanders; Brenda Sue (Johnnie) Higgins and Toni (LeRoy) Dickerson, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many friends
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Bedwell, Jr.
Judy (Hillock) Stafford
June 6, 2014
Robin, Phyllis, Frannie and Susie,
My greatest consolation in Uncle Roberts' passing, is knowing he and Aunt Betty are in Heaven right now, looking down on you all, and saying "We did a great job!". And they surely did! He will always be remembered for his kindness and quiet dignity. May you all find comfort in the wonderful memories of your time with him. (And my mother is probably trying her best to get him and Aunt Betty in a game of poker!)
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers! Love, Judy
John Anthony
June 4, 2014
I was honored to call Robert Bedwell my Grandfather. He took me under his wing as a young man, allowed me to work for him and taught me many things about life that only a true Grandfather can teach. I had an enormous an enormous amount of respect for my Grandfather not only as a person, but a fellow veteran who served his country at time of war. I will really miss "Pops" and the world is a lesser place with him gone. John Anthony....
June 4, 2014
My Dear Walcie, Ray and I were so sorry to hear of Bobs passing. We send you prayers with our deepest symphathy. God Bless you, we know he is in a wonderful place.
Ray & Ida Murray
Sandra Taylor
June 3, 2014
Sue, I am sorry to hear of your loss. Praying you and your family are doing as well..May God Bless you all in unique ways.
Tim / Terri Winstead
June 1, 2014
Sorry for your lost,we so enjoyed Bob's company when at Faith Assembly. Praise God we get to see him again!
June 1, 2014
Robin and Susan,
We're so sorry to hear of Bob passing and leaving you and us. Comfort is knowing that he is with our Lord and we'll see him again. Bob was a real friend and mentor to me while he lived in Calipat and gave me a little bible to read nights when I took off on a bike ride in Utah - it greatly affected me.
Dave & Marianne Beauchamp
May 31, 2014
Robert, is was such a pleasure to know you, if even for a short season. I will never forget how you and Walcie visited my very ill Daddy in the hospital. He went to Heaven in March and I am sure you will be meeting him again. Rest in Heaven's glory.
Richard, Sherry and Chad Roberts
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