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Robert Fletcher Obituary
1925 ~ 2020
Robert passed away on January 8th at the William E. Christofferson Veterans Home in Salt Lake City from complications associated with advanced Alzheimer's disease.
Robert was born the youngest of four children to Thomas E. and Sarah E. (Billiu) Fletcher on June 2, 1925 in Charleston, West Virginia. As a young boy Robert moved from Charleston, WV to Los Angeles, California with his family.
In 1943 Robert joined the US Navy, serving almost three years aboard LST 242 as a Signalman. During his service he was involved in three major battles in the Pacific Theater of Operations of WWII; Luzon, Saipan and Leyte. After returning from war, while in San Diego on duty, Robert witnessed a fellow sailor fall into debris filled water following a fire on the pier. He dove in, saving the man's life. In recognition of his act of heroism, he received a Letter of Commendation from the US Navy.
In 1945 Robert fell in love with the girl next door, Margie Jean Smith. They were married on February 7, 1946 in Santa Anna, California. Together they had three wonderful children; Kenneth (Patti), Richard (Dorothy), and Patricia (Dennis), grandchildren; Tammy (Frank), April, Lori (Andrew), Julie, Ben, Jen (Tony), Kim (Brad) and great-grandchildren; Ricky, Allan, Mark, Sarah, Adam, Naomi, Alisa, Courtney, Joel, Abby and Ryan.
Robert was an accomplished craftsman; building not only a cabin cruiser boat, but the family home in Springfield, Oregon. He was a skin diver, spear fisherman, avid outdoorsman and long-distance runner. He will be remembered for being a devoted husband of 73 years; an affectionate, kind and gentle father and grandfather and his sense of humor, much to Margie's chagrin.
A memorial service with Military Honors will be held on Wednesday, January 15th at 11 AM in Sunrise Chapel at Camp Williams in Bluffdale, Utah.
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Patricia Davis
October 15, 2020
I love you and miss you Dad. I know you are in Heaven with Jesus and someday I will be with you again. What a wonderful Father you have always been. I was truly blessed to be able to spend 63 years of my life with you. I am so happy that you are reunited with your beautiful Marjorie Jean. What a wonderful reunion it must have been when you saw Jesus and all of the family members waiting there for you.
Love you so much, Trish
March 13, 2020
I just found out that Bob died. He and Dan became very close friends. I always enjoyed seeing Bob when I went to see Dan. I would ask him how he was and he would say I'm just bobbing along. Sorry for your loss . Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Audrey Anderson
Ked Kirkham
January 11, 2020
It was my honor to serve Robert. Even after these years away from the Veterans Home I can think of conversations we had. Rest in peace.
January 11, 2020
Sorry for your loss, sending my deepest condolences, please take comfort in knowing that God cares personally for you and your family
Together again ❤
January 11, 2020
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