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for Robert Reese
Bob & Judy Putland
October 1, 2015
I always enjoyed a chat with Bob and Doris when they were the first to show up at our local Moose for our monthly Franklin Dance Club evening with the "Bib Band".
John Menke, DVM
September 28, 2015
I'll miss him. Bob was not only a great drummer but just a nice guy.
September 18, 2015
I remember bringing our dance students to dance to your music. We loved dancing to your beats. You will be missed and thank you for years of musical enjoyment.
Don and Lizette Hopkins
Mark MacRae
September 17, 2015
Doris, I'm so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I really enjoyed making music with Bob, and it was even better when you joined us at gigs. You and Bob's family are in my thoughts and prayers.
September 17, 2015
love to dad....
and what an outdoorsmen he was..
he lived a very full life...
he was very best at being a father...
thanku doris for loving my dad
Jenny May
September 17, 2015
Thank you for all your kind words about my beloved daddy, Bob Reese. His amazing talents ran a wide range. From his delightful sense of humor, story writing/telling, artisan-ship, to his unsurpassed drumming talents, he never missed a beat. Much love
Larry D. Knowles
September 17, 2015
Doris, Sandy and I are heartbroken to hear of Bob's passing. Please know that our condolences are with you, along with our prayers for Bob.
Bob and Doris at the house for a luncheon.
Kelli Gonsoulin
September 16, 2015
Bob was the most musical drummer I have ever heard. He never really needed the music. He had an innate talent for knowing how to kick a big band. What a joy. Doris was beside him, managing the drum book and playing maracas on latin tunes. Bob's spirited personality and playful grin made our get togethers with him and Doris fun and enjoyable. We laughed a lot. They were an inseparable team who always seemed to look at each as if they had just fallen in love all over again. What an inspiration. Bob, I will always think of you as "the world's greatest drummer."
Bob and Doris at Elks No. 6 gig.
Selwyn Gonsoulin
September 16, 2015
Bob was the finest big band drummer that I have ever seen in my lifetime. His contribution to the band was unparalleled. His wife, Doris Jean, by his side at every rehearsal and gig made his career complete. He was a good friend and I will miss him.
"Are the drums gonna be on risers?"
Sel & Kel Gonsoulin
September 16, 2015
Bio for band book memento 2002.
Sel & Kel Gonsoulin
September 16, 2015
"Follow me, I'm the leader. Now, where are we, Doris?"
Sel & Kel Gonsoulin
September 16, 2015
"Now what are we going to talk about?"
Sel & Kel Gonsoulin
September 16, 2015
"This is a great work out."
Sel & Kel Gonsoulin
September 16, 2015
"Anybody have any more tape?"
Sel & Kel Gonsoulin
September 16, 2015
"Doris, I'm on break, you take over."
Sel & Kel Gonsoulin
September 16, 2015
"Sing, Sing, Sing?" (It was hot, hot, hot)!
Sel & Kel Gonsoulin
September 16, 2015
"I set up early so now I get to watch you guys work."
Sel & Kel Gonsoulin
September 16, 2015
"Doris Jean, please keep my music from blowing off the stand."
Sel & Kel Gonsoulin
September 16, 2015
dMildred & Glenn Newton
September 16, 2015
We enjoyed Bob's music at the Franklin Dancing Club in Yuba City. Always so enjoyable to listen to wonderful music. Doris, thank you for sharing Bob with us.
Taylor Fong
September 15, 2015
I joined the 30's 40s 50s dance band when I was in the beginning years of college. Being a fairly new trombonist at the time, and very new at playing the music of this era, Bob and Dorris were always knew how to make me feel extra welcome. His humor, his smile, his fantastic drumming, always made playing rehearsals and gigs with this group extra fun. You will be missed, dear friend!
Chuck Breitsprecher
September 15, 2015
Loved the man ,his great smile
He's always with me when I play.
Rich and karen Evon
September 15, 2015
Doris, we are grateful to have known Bobby all those fun yeas playing together
Thank you for always welcoming me too. May you always have fun memories of Bobby. Our love to to you. Rich &Karen Evon.
Jim & Gloria Senftner
September 15, 2015
Our condolences to the family of a great musician. We will never forget the great times Robert offered us with his great music!
Fritz Heilbron
September 15, 2015
What a wonderful man. I'll always see his welcoming smile.
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