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Robert Jeffrey "Bobby" Embrey

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Robert Embrey Obituary

Robert Jeffrey "Bobby" Embrey, 63 ESCONDIDO -- Robert J. "Bobby" Embrey was born on August 1, 1949 in San Diego. He passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2012 with his wife Ruth Ann by his side. Bobby and Ruth Ann were married for 35 years. He is survived by his two sons, Matt (Rebecca) of Murrieta, and Jonathan (Misty) of Escondido; and a daughter, Anna of Glendale, Arizona. Jonathon and Misty gave him two beautiful granddaughters, Kaylee and Faith. Also by brothers, Mark (Patti) of Poway, and Dan (Kathy) of Escondido who added three nieces and three nephews to the many family vacations and memorable Christmas parties. He is also survived by his parents, Chick and Ann Embrey of Escondido; brother-in-law, Arvel Eicher (Linda) of Escondido; and aunts, Virginia of Tucson, Arizona, and Bobbee (Gordon) Steward of Ventura. Bobby attended Central School, Del Dios Junior High and was an aggressive defensive back in football (at 140 lbs) and an outstanding middle-distance runner at Escondido High School. After graduation in 1967, he attended Biola University for two years before transferring to SDSU as an education major. The high-light of his Aztec experience came when as a P.E. major, Coach Don Coryell carried him on the "taxi" team for two memorable seasons. Finishing college, he began a 25-year employment with the Escondido Elementary School District. Initially, he taught P.E. at Del Dios with his close friend, Paul Kinder, then moved to Grant Junior High and ended his career as a district wide Special Education Teacher. Bobby also helped from time to time in the Escondido High football program, both as a scout and coach. He culminated his coaching career as Varsity Coach Denny Snyder's JV Coach, winning the Avo League title in 1979. Bobby continued his Special Education teaching until his on-going battle with a brain tumor finally forced his early retirement in 1998. This is when his wife, Ruth Ann, retired from her teaching career and took on a new role as an "incredible" care giver. Fighting insurance companies, putting up with government red-tape while balancing her life as wife, mother and grand-mother only served to increase her and Bobby's faith in a God who has promised not to test us beyond what we can handle. (1st Corinthians 10:13). Psalms 116:15 Precious in the sight of the Lord is the passing of his saints. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., on Saturday, October 6, at Emmanuel Faith Community Church, 639 E. Felicita Avenue, Escondido. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Wycliffe Bible Translators P. O. Box 628200 Orlando, FL 32862. Sign the Guest Book online obits.nctimes.com

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Published by North County Times on Oct. 3, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Embrey

20 Entries

Leila VanderLyke Sackfield

October 25, 2012

Ruth Ann and family you are in my thoughts and prayers. I remember seeing the engagement ring on your finger and watching you and your soon to be husband eating lunch together at Grant. As a student in your class I would draw pictures of the two of you on your wedding day. (I thought you were so beautiful and I wanted to grow up to be a teacher just like you). You were my inspiration then and you continued to inspire many with the dedication and love you showed to your husband. God bless you and the entire Embrey family as you deal with this loss.

Sharon Disney

October 8, 2012

Dearest Embrey Family, My thoughts, prayers and sympathy go out to you. Your whole family has been a source of friendship and inspriation not only to your friends but to the community. We are all blessed to have known Bobby.

Mike Upson

October 8, 2012

All my love to the Embrey family.

October 6, 2012

So very sorry for your loss. Praying for peace for the entire Embrey Family.

Bob Freshwater

October 5, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Ruth Ann and family in addition to the Embreys. Bob was such an inspiration to all of us and will always be in our hearts. We are out of town and will not be able to attend the service. Our prayers will be with all of you. Diane ( Nutz ) vonTungeln

October 4, 2012

Ruth Anne and family, Iam so sorry for your loss. I have thought about the both of you often and will always remember and cherish the special times we shared,( junior high,my scholarship trophy and the ride in your little blue corvette and of course your wedding that Lori and I helped with which meant the world to me.you two made my life and school that much better. and our special dinner together(Birds eye BOb, lol) I will never forget you. My thoughts are with you always :) Shelly Hall Nelson

October 4, 2012

Embrey Family, so sorry for your loss.
Hustead Family

October 4, 2012

Ruth Anne-

So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I agree that you are "incredible," and he was very lucky to have you by his side. Now he is by God's side, and I wish you happiness until you meet again. I would like to attend the memorial but Angie has a band competition I need to attend that day. I will be with you in spirit, for sure. My thoughts and prayers are with you! I have thought about you a lot lately; now I know why (I just read the news on our EUSD mail, I'm a little slow). Again, I am so sorry, even knowing death is not the end, it must be hard. Take care, my friend, and I will not even mention composting.
Love, Janet and Angie Griffin

October 4, 2012

What a great all around family, sorry for your loss, we all can learn so much from all of you, Michael crews

Jennifer Church Firmin

October 4, 2012

Dear RuthAnn and Embrey family, My thoughts and prayers reach out to you at this very difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing that you are loved and supported by so many who have known you throughout the years.

Adele Cunningham

October 4, 2012

Dear Ruth Ann and family, may you continue to draw close to the Lord during this time of loss and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Vickie Mallon

October 4, 2012

Dear Ruth Ann and family,
We were saddened to read of Bobby's passing, yet rejoicing that he is home with our Lord. You are in our prayers.
Love, Vickie (Meadows) and Richard Mallon

Kay and Bob Galyean

October 4, 2012

Dear Ruth Ann, Chick, Ann, and all of the Embrey family, Please know you have been in our thoughts and prayers. May the wonderful memories you have of Bobby comfort you and give you strength today and always.

Mark and Irma Richardson

October 4, 2012

Dear Embrey family I am so sorry for your grief. Bobby was a special friend and always an encourager with a smile. We will all miss him but I am glad he is not longer suffering. His testimony has been very empactful all these years and will continue. Ruth and kids God Bless and comfort you.

Carol Van Note Miller

October 3, 2012

Was so sorry to hear Bobby passed away. My prayers are with each of you.

Penny & Rod Swaney

October 3, 2012

Ruth Ann & family. We were saddened to read this morning that Bob passed away. We send your family love and Prayers at this difficult time. God Bless ~ Penny & Rod ~ ? ?

October 3, 2012

Dear Coach and family,
Dick and I are praying for you during this difficult time. God bless,
Dick & Vicki (Krogh) Gustine

October 3, 2012

My prayers are with Ruth Ann and the family. Love to you all.

Janet "Zirkle" Phelps (Class of 67)

October 3, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of Bobby's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the Embrey Family and his many, many friends. R.I.P. Bobby.

Bill Wetzell

October 3, 2012

Dear Embrey Family: We're thinking of All of you during this difficult time. Please know that there are lots of people doing the same.

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