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Robert Kellogg Obituary

KELLOGG, ROBERT L. Robert Kellogg died suddenly of a heart attack on October 23, 2004. Bob was born in Carthage, Missouri in 1934 and spent his youth in Oklahoma, Washington and Oregon. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture at Washington University in St. Louis. After college, Bob sailed to Tahiti and Hawaii and eventually settled in Southern California, where he began a lifelong career as a software engineer and consultant. He worked for IBM, Control Data, Sun Microsystems, and Oracle, among others. Bob was an avid basketball player, guitar player, Hash-House Harrier, reader, writer, storyteller and, ultimately, became a published author. He recently celebrated a 50 year reunion and his 70th birthday at Grant High School in Portland, Oregon. For more about Bob, visit: rlkellogg.com. Bob was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife Sally; his daughters Kathleen Yoshie and Susan Michie; his grandson Chase; his sister Susan Durfee, his nephew and niece Jason and Cynthia Durfee, and Bob's extended family, who hold him dear. A private scattering of ashes at sea is planned with a celebration of his life to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Bob may be made to the Del Mar Lifeguard Association, 1700 Coast Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014. Please sign the guest book at obituaries.uniontrib.com

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Oct. 30, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Kellogg

23 Entries

Jim Hollarn

December 6, 2004

To Bob's Family and Friends,

It's still hard to believe that Bob is gone. We noted he wasn't making many of our runs over the last several months so he was missed well before his passing. God rest his soul and give peace to his family. We are grateful for the many times he was with us on trail.

Bill Marantz

November 24, 2004

So long, Leap.

willie

Stan Marshall

November 23, 2004

I found Bob to be both a man of fine character and quite "character". He brightened our lives with his humorous postings on line and was someone whose opinion was valued. We will miss him. May God grant his family peace.

Tom Marlowe

November 23, 2004

Thanks to the internet we can make good friends like Bob. I'll miss his wit and intelligence, but most of all, his enthusiasm for life. He lives on as an inspiration.

Tom Marlowe

Bruce Washburn

November 22, 2004

I only knew Bob from an online writers group but I will truely miss him. His postings always brought a bit of cheer to a dreary day. May God bless Bob, his family, and his friends.

Monica Kilian

November 22, 2004

Like many others, I only knew Bob online and by email. But that was enough to know that he was a rare breed, a man whose wisdom, vitality, and opinions were to be cherished. The writing community has lost a treasured friend.

I'll miss you, Bob.

My deepest condolences to his family.

Sara Gruen

November 20, 2004

I also met Bob through an online writing group. He was a true gentleman and a talented writer, and I will miss his wisdom, humor, and presence in general.

My deepest condolences to his family.

Ron Starkey

November 18, 2004

My deepest condolences to Bob's family and close friends. I knew him only through some on-line writers' sites, but that alone was a blessing. I hope he realized in what high esteem he was held by us all who were fortunate enough to share his thoughts. May God bless you all.

Amy Hunter

November 18, 2004

I met Bob through online writing groups, and I am grateful for the time he spent with us. His posts revealed a kind and gentle spirit, full of wisdom and concern for his fellow writers. My thoughts are with his family and friends, and I hope all of you know that Bob made a difference in the writing world. He inspired me, and I will miss him.

Steve Paul

November 18, 2004

Mrs. Kellogg,

You and your family are in our thoughts, and Bob is in our prayers.

Devon Ellington

November 18, 2004

My deepest condolences. I treasured Bob's friendship in the cyber writers' community. His wit and insight and gentleness will be sorely missed.

Brenda Birch

November 18, 2004

I "met" Bob on an online forum group four years ago and he was as true of friend as "cyberpals" can be.

It is such a tragic loss. My heart and prayers to out to his family and friends.

His passing has left a void that can never be filled.

Brenda Birch

Patricia Gatto

November 18, 2004

Dear Sally,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Although I only knew Bob through his posting on the writer's board, Backspace, the beauty of his soul and the love he had for his family was evident. He was a kind and generous person, always willing to share and encourage his fellow writers. I am deeply saddened by his passing.

Gary Kessler

November 18, 2004

Bob, we first met in cyberspace when we worked on your contribution to the "WritersNet Anthology of Prose," which I edited. For the two years following that I genuinely enjoyed and benefited from your many postings on various Internet discussion boards and followed your development into being a published author with great interest. Particularly enjoyed our exchanges over contrasting vineyard crawls in California and Virginia. You were a great guy and we will feel the loss in the writing world.

Martha O'Connor

November 18, 2004

I knew Bob via several online writers' forums. Although I never met him in person, I felt I knew him and got to see Bob working hard at something he loved. Not only was he an accomplished writer in his own right, Bob always gave time and considerable thought to helping other writers through their struggles, both writing-related and non. Bob was always kind, and so generous. It is with great sadness that I hear this news about his passing.

Bob Kellogg was a class act who defined the word 'gentleman.' Blessings and peace to his family.

lynn walker

November 11, 2004

Everyone in our running group will miss you Bob, I always enjoyed talking with you. Your book was enjoyable reading about the Hash House Harriers. Queenie

Earl & Cathy Jackson

November 9, 2004

Bob, we will truly miss you. We feel blessed for having known you, if only for a short time. You were and are one of good guys.

Karen Roegner

November 9, 2004

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Sally & Bob's family.

Our running group was always gladdened by Bob's appearance at our events. His congeniality & humor will be truly missed.

Karen Roegner

Melanie & John Martin

November 9, 2004

Bob, We are both better people for getting to know you and calling you a friend. I hope you got out of life what you put into it, because you sure gave alot. Your enthusiasm and vitality that you brought to us was truly inspiring. On-On

Marvin Errickson

November 9, 2004

Never enough time, LIFE as we know it is far too short. May the running trails be "short and flat" and the beer "sweet" where you are. ON ON

patty cornelius

November 9, 2004

we will all miss Bob, he was a great addition to our running club and we all enjoyed reading his book

Larry Coffinberry

November 8, 2004

We will miss you Bob. Your friendly face and great stories were always a joy on our group runs together.

Jackie Honeywell-Walden

November 3, 2004

Robert was a big brother I never had. Susan and I were best friends...as were our parents. I still have a framed pencil sketch Robert drew of me when I was 10 years old. I am sorry for his family's loss.

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