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Robert Gosney Obituary
Redding, CA
oct. 24, 1926 - nov. 28, 2018
Robert "Bob" L. Gosney, Jr., of Sacramento, Ukiah, Chico, Sebastopol, Berkeley, Redding, CA and Poulsbo, WA, born on October 24, 1926 in Sacramento, California, to the late Kathryn P. Gosney and the late Robert Gosney Sr., passed away at age 92 on November 28, 2018 in Olympia, Washington.
Robert graduated from University of California, Berkeley in June 1951. Robert served in the 5th Army Air Corps from 1944 to 1946 in World War II and he also worked in the medical industry as a chief laboratory technician, Mercy Hospital, Redding and then as Head Field Auditor, Joint Commission of American Hospitals until he retired in 1992.
Robert was the loving husband of the late Jeanne E. "Betty" Gosney. He was preceded in death by his brothers, William Gosney and James M. Gosney. Robert is survived by his sons, Kevin P. Gosney (Ja Young), Timothy R. Gosney (Sarah), and Christopher M. Gosney (Robin); and daughters, Gail C. Gosney-Wrede (Fritz) and Patricia L. Gosney. Robert also leaves behind 12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Robert enjoyed sailing, bird hunting, flyfishing, painting, and cribbage. He was an usher at his church and a Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph's Parish, Redding.
Donations in Robert's name to any St. Vincent de Paul Society are welcome and appreciated. Friends and family are welcome to attend the memorial service, officiated by Reverend David Young, on Friday, January 11, 2019 from 11:00 to 12:30 p.m. at St. Olaf's Catholic Church, 18943 Caldart Ave., Poulsbo, Washington, 98370.
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Kevin Gosney
November 28, 2019
Thanksgiving wishes to you and Mom. Although its been a year ago today when you passed, you are still with us, in our thoughts and memories. For all of the great things we were given, we are eternally thankful. Love, Kevin
Mike Kowalewski
December 9, 2018
Dear Kevin, Chris, Tim, Gail & Trish,
I was deeply saddened to hear that we have lost your Dad, though I'm glad he wasn't in too much pain at the end. What a remarkable man, what a remarkable life, what an amazing legacy of love and hope he has left in all of you (and now, in the next generation, in your own families). He and my father, Ed, were as close as your mom and my mother, Sue, were. And I'm sure the four of them are together in a better place, basking in each other's company and catching up on the news.
I always respected your Dad's quiet, good-humored take on life and his steady unwavering support of his family and friends. I've never forgotten his stories of the peacefulness he felt in sailing alone sometimes on Whiskeytown Lake. He said he was sometimes lulled asleep, at evening, under that wide sky and the surrounding hills rising from the water. It's all open-water sailing for him now.
The world will be a smaller place without him but also a far richer place because of his presence. How lucky we all are to have been blessed with his presence in our lives for so many years. God Bless you, Bob Gosney! I know I speak for myself and my parents when I say, it was an honor and a source of deep satisfaction to have known you.
My love and heartfelt condolences to you all.
Annie Wall
December 5, 2018
It was such a pleasure to have known you, Bob. Your warmth and kindness brightened any day. I will never forget your soft laugh. God blessed us all when He made you.
Debbie Ivey
December 5, 2018
Kevin,
I am saddened to learn about the loss of your father. The support from family and friends as well as the lifetime of memories will comfort you as it did us when we lost both parents 2-1/2 years ago.
Debbie (Lisenby) Ivey
Nicole Gosney-Orr
December 5, 2018
Love you so Grandpa! I'm picturing you and Grandma Jeanne together again, and I know that your love lives on. Thank you for being the best Grandpa in the world.
Hana Gosney
December 5, 2018
Love you grandpa. Thanks for showing me the lay of the land and go bears!
Kevin Gosney
December 5, 2018
Dad,
To the very best father a son could hope to have and to the best man that I have ever known. Thank-you for setting an example of a life well-lived for so many of us to follow.
With so much respect, thanks and everlasting love. Rest now and Godspeed to that better place.
Kevin
Ag lee
December 4, 2018
Heartfelt condolences. Let God's love support you. 1John 4:9
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