Robert Llyod "Bob" Roberts

Roberts Bob was born in Huntsdale, Missouri on July 11, 1921. He passed away on March 22, 2011, in Eureka at the age of 89. Bob is survived by his son, Robert Chadwick Roberts of Davis, CA and his daughter-in-law, Maryann Roberts of Eureka, CA; his three beautiful grandchildren, Jennifer (David) Palubicki, Amanda (Chris) Morgan, and Kyle Roberts and his great-grandchild Rebecca Palubicki. He is also survived by his sisters Mary McMinn and Betty Wren; sister-in-law Gerry Roberts of Missouri and Dorothy Eaton of Washington. He is preceded in death by his wifeù Lillian (Eaton) Roberts, his son Russell L. Roberts, and numerous relatives. Bob lived a full life. After graduating from Rocheport High School in Missouri he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps and was stationed in Iowa. Upon completion of his service he moved to Arkansas where he met his wife, Lillian Mae Eaton. They were married on January 2, 1945. Following their marriage, Bob and Lillian moved to the Yakima area in Washington State, where both of their sons were born. In 1956 the family moved from Washington State and Bob went to work for Hammond Redwood Company in Samoa, CA. The family initially lived in the town of Crannell, and then moved to Samoa in mid-1957, where they lived until Bob built his own house in the town of Manila in the late 1960's. Bob worked in the Rigging Shop, starting as a saw filer and retiring from the job as Rigging Crew Foreman in the 1980's, as the Samoa mill was owned in turn by the Georgia-Pacific Corporation and then the Louisiana-Pacific Corporation. Bob made many lifetime friends among Samoa mill workers and town residents. After retirement from the mill, he started his own janitorial business, Red Cap Janitorial, where he worked until his wife became disabled and sold the business to be her caretaker. Bob was an ordained Southern Baptist minister, a deacon and also served as the pastor of a Baptist church in Manila, CA. Bob loved people and enjoyed sharing his love of the Lord with everyone. Bob enjoyed watching sports mainly the St. Louis Cardinals, singing, playing his guitar, and taking care of his yard. He will be deeply missed by his family. A memorial service with a time of fellowship will be held on Friday, March 25, 2011 at 1:00 PM at Calvary Baptist Church, 3400 F St. in Eureka. Arrangements have been made by Chapel of the Fernsª/Sanders Funeral Home located at 1835 E S1. in Eureka and a public viewing will be held there on Friday, March 25 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Officiating the service will be Pastor Don Reed of Calvary Baptist Church. The family would like to say a special thank you to Dr. Chris Lee of Arcata and the nurses and staff of St. Joseph Hospital for the care and comfort they provided. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Calvary Baptist Church at the address listed above. Please sign the guest book at www.Times-Standard.com, click obits.