Robert Ebert

Robert John Ebert Native San Franciscan Lifelong Bay Area Resident April 15, 1923 - April 4, 2010 Peacefully passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2010 surrounded by his loving family and friends at the California Veteran's Home in Yountville, CA. Bob was born the son of Robert E. & Mary F. Ebert (Leahy) on April 15, 1923 at St Luke's Hospital in San Francisco. He attended Corpus Christi School, and then attended Balboa High School. In his younger days, he sold newspapers in front of the Granada Theatre, worked at the San Francisco Seals games, and later worked at SF 49ers games. After Balboa HS graduation, Bob enlisted in the US Coast Guard, attended Motor Machinist School in Connecticut, and was assigned to the USS Centaurus AKA 17, in the Pacific, until the end of WWII. Bob then married Vivian Ebert and had three children. Bob graduated from San Francisco State in Education and earned a Masters at Cal State Hayward in Administration. His teaching and coaching career included Balboa High School, Poly High School, John Swett High School in Crockett, and Monte Vista High School in Danville. In retirement, Bob worked at Golden Gate Fields and became a member of the Balboa "Legends". He touched many lives throughout his lifetime, but most importantly he was a loving and caring Father and Grandpa to Jolene (Lauren & Megan) Conder, Patrick Ebert, and Michael Ebert (Jenna & Nick) and father-in-law to Greg. He was a proud Grandpa and had a passion for supporting and attending events that involved his Grandchildren. He will be remembered for his kind smile, unselfish nature, and never-ending love for his family and friends. Friends may visit Sunday after 5:00pm and are invited to attend the Vigil Sunday 7:00pm at DUGGAN'S SERRA MORTUARY, 500 Westlake Ave., Daly City. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday 10:30am at Corpus Christi Church, Santa Rosa Ave. & Alemany Blvd., SF) Committal Holy Cross Cemetery.