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Robert Wise Obituary

Robert "Bob" James Wise, 71, of La Quinta, Calif. passed away on September 2, 2010. He was born to Arthur and Helen Wise and was the first New Year's Baby of Monterey County on January 1, 1939. He was a lifelong resident of Carmel, Calif. until he moved to La Quinta in 2005. He is a graduate of the Carmel High School class of 1956. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1957-1959. Bob worked for United Airlines at the Monterey Peninsula Airport for 36 years. He also taught part-time at Monterey Peninsula College for 17 years. He is survived by his wife, Marlyn Wise; sons, Steven and Brett Wise; step-daughter, Terri Sutter; step-sons, Mike and Jeff Sutter; brothers, Russ, Rich and Randy Wise; sister, Carol Briggs; sisters-in-law, Susie and Sandy Wise; daughters-in-law, Karen and Gretchen Wise, Heidi and Jennifer Sutter; seven grandchildren; nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends that will miss him greatly and remember him fondly. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Marilyn Masching of Portland, Ore.; second wife, Mary Kay Wise of Carmel; and son, Martin "Marty" Wise of Carmel. A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Saturday, September 18, 2010 at The Los Laureles Lodge in Carmel Valley, Calif. from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM for all whose lives were touched by Bob. Donations may be made to the MDS Foundation and/or The Eisenhower Medical Center of Rancho Mirage or any charity of choice.

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Published by The Desert Sun from Sep. 9 to Sep. 14, 2010.

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Gary & Patti Van Landingham

September 10, 2010

We will forever cherish Bob's warm smile and quick wit and be grateful for the times spent with him. We send our love to Marlyn and the family.

Charlene Deaver

September 10, 2010

John, Kathleen and I send prayers to you as once again you face such a devastating loss. I will always remember Bob's wonderful smile and wicked sense of humour. We love you.

Rhonda Ramey

September 9, 2010

I will miss the birthday songs you made up for me....I still have them written down...you made me smile, you made me laugh...this world will be less bright without you, so in your new adventure....bring us lots of sunshine and shine on Bob, shine on.
My thoughts are with your family.
I celebrate your life. Much love, Rhonda Ramey

September 9, 2010

Terri and Family,
You're in my thoughts and prayers..
Love, Lena.

September 9, 2010

When Bob entered our family's life he brought with him a host of other people I have grown to love. He also brought his "wonderful sense of humor" that we needed and I will cherish forever the love and care he gave me as his sister-in-law. I thank the Lord for the time we had together here on earth and am looking forward to spending eternity with you Bob.

Love,
Phylis

September 9, 2010

When Bob came into our family's life he brought a host of other precious people that I have grown to love. He also brought his "wonderful sense of humor" that we needed so much and the love and care he gave me as his sister-in-law will always be cherished.

I thank the Lord for the time we had together here on earth and look forward to eternity with you Bob.

Love,
Phylis

Kristi Pearce

September 9, 2010

Bob was such a wonderful addition to our family! He will be missed by many and never forgotten!! It has been great living near him and my Aunt Marlyn for the past 3 years, we really enjoyed all the times we spent with him and the family!

Kristi, Rick & kids

September 9, 2010

Bob was a good friend and I will miss him and our frequent talks. He was always fun and lighthearted. He leaves us with many wonderful memories. Sid & Corkey

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