Robert Lewis Kitson

It is with deep sadness in our hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Robert (Bob) Lewis Kitson on October 18, 2010. Bob went to be with the Lord suddenly after a brief illness. Born in Medford, Oregon in 1922 Bob served as a Naval Radio operator in World Was II and was stationed in Guam and Saipan. He recieved his bachelor's and Master's degrees from Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, CA. While in college, he met and married the love of his life, Pearl Kitson. The couple moved to Fortuna in 1950. Bob taught math at Fortuna High School for two years before going to work for his long term employer, Pacific Lumber Company as an accountant. Upon retirement in 1985, Bob delighted in family vacations, reading, playing games, baking, gardening, and taking walks with his daughter and beloved dogs, Charlie and Belle. Much of his time the past 7 years had been spent taking care of his two great grand dogs, Charlie and Belle. Belle was his nighttime companion and faithful friend. His wonderful smile, gentle disposition and beautiful outlook on life will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Bob was an inspiration to all who knew him. He was happy and took pleasure in many things. His outlook was always positive and his smile always genuine, even from his hospital bed. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Pearl Kitson, and his grandson-in-law, Dale P. Cooper. He is survived by his children, Steve (Susan) of Palos Verdes, CA and Linell Walker of Fortuna, CA, and grandchildren Jennifer Cooper and Stephen (Davina) Walker and Sarah and Brett Kitson. Friends and Family are invited to attend a memorial service at Christ Lutheran Church located at 2132 Smith Lane in Fortuna on November 6, 2010 at 2:00pm. A reception immediately following the service will be held at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family to continue Bob's faithful sponsorship of his World Vision child living in Africa. Please sign the guest book at www.Times-Standard.com, click obits.