Robert H. McAdoo

Robert McAdoo Obituary

October 26, 1947June 29, 2009

Robert H. McAdoo was born in SanFrancisco on October 26, 1947 to Rose & Robert H. McAdoo. Bob lived in SanFrancisco for a short time eventually settling in Sacramento where he spent most of his adult life.

Bob graduated from Norte Del Rio High School in Sacramento in 1964. After graduation Robert joined the Navy in 1965 and was deployed on the USS Ranger and the USS Buck. He served as a fire fighter and damage control expert, until his honorable discharge in 1968.

After leaving the service, Bob attended Stanford Paramedic School in Palo Alto, California where he graduated at the top of his class. After graduation, Robert went to work for Hall Ambulance Company in Bakersfield and Mercy Penisular Ambulance Company.

In 1994, Bob acquired Ukiah Ambulance Company where he owned and operated it until the time of his death.

Bob was a member of the First Baptist Church. He was a past president and a board member of the Ukiah Valley Fire District. Robert received a life time achievement award from Mendocino County for his years of service with Ukiah Ambulance Company. He was a member of the Ukiah Gun Club and a strong supporter to Pop Warner Football.

Bob loved to ride his Harley Davidson motorcycle. He enjoyed target shooting at the Ukiah Gun Club and working in the rose & vegetable gardens.

Bob is survived by his sister, Rhonda McAdoo and his nephew, Robert H. McAdoo III. His companions in life were his dogs, Heidi, Shasta, Toppy and Tiffany who will forever miss him and the Ukiah Ambulance Mascot, Ricky the cat. Robert also enjoyed his ducks, Miss Louise, Huey, & Mr & Mrs Duck.

A memorial service is scheduled on Friday, July 17th at 4 pm at the Veterans Memorial Hall, located at 293 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah.

Please send donations to Small Companion Animals, at U. C. Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA. 95616 or the American Heart Association in memory of Robert H. McAdoo.

For further information, please call Ukiah Ambulance Company, 707-462-3808.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Ukiah Daily Journal from Jul. 14 to Jul. 16, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert McAdoo

12 Entries

Mike Glines

July 8, 2020

11 Years and I still remember so clearly working together at Mercy Ambulance. My regret today is we lost track and werent able to communicate often. My prayers go out once again to the family, for their strength and health at this moment of rememberence.

Rhonda McAdoo

July 8, 2019

I miss you Bob so very much I cry daily you were the best brother and uncle anyone could have.

A. J. DORRELL

July 21, 2009

Dear Rhonda, Bob and I go back to 1957 we met while both had a interest in Joy Rogers, she went away but we remained friends. We did a lot of crazy things together growing up in North Sac. Bob came back from the service before I did and took my place with the family. When he found out I was coming home from Viet Nam and my family was going to pick me up, Bob wouldn't leave the house unless he was invited also. There is only two guys that I ever considered brothers and that is Bob and Ralph. I am luck that I have so many good memories of Bob, he was a loyal friend.
A. J.

Ralph Smith

July 17, 2009

Dear Rhonda,

I am sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Your brother was a great guy and a friend, and I am glad to have known him. Our time goes back to high school, 1960s. One of the most memorable times was of Bob taking me to DMV when I was 15 ½ to get my driver’s permit. Then, on my 16th birthday, it was Bob who took me to DMV so I could take my driver’s test. He let me drive his 56 Chevy to practice my driving before going to take the test; passed first time thanks to Bob. It was really great of him to do that; I really thought so at the time, and even more so today. I also remember Bob helping my mom get my brother Roger to the hospital. Well, one day my brother had this terrible sore stomach, stayed out of school. The next day my dad was not home, Roger was not better, and my mom was getting worried. She didn’t really have anyone to turn too, and someone suggested she call Bob. Well, I guess he understood that something was not right. He rushed to our house, loaded my brother in the back seat, my mom in the front, and off they went to the hospital. A few hours later they diagnosed my brother with a burst appendix, and into the operating room he went. Doctor told my mom, they got him there just in time and probably saved his life from infection. I know with his ambulance service, Bob has likely saved more lives in his time, but my brother’s may have been his first, and we are forever grateful. God bless your brother.

Ralph Smith
Norte Del Rio
Class of 1966

Rhonda McAdoo

July 16, 2009

Bobby and Rhonda McAdoo miss you very much. You were a good brother and Bobby could not ask for a better Uncle. He has so many of your qualities.We were blessed for you with us. Bob you were the last of my immediate family. I have Bobby now which has made me less fearful of being left in life without you. Please rest in peace. You will be forever loved and remembered. Who could have such luck to be with Farrah Faucet. You are one of the chosen. God speed all loving memories are forever in my heart.

July 16, 2009

Sean and I were very sorry to hear of Bob's death. Sean and I knew Bob in the late 70s and early 80s when I was a waitress at Bob's favorite hangout, Dennys on Florin Road. Sean was an EMT and knew Bob from Fruitridge Fire. We were very pleased to see Bob's success in a lifetime of EMS service. We have very fond memeories of Bob and are sorry for your loss.
Lisa Trask RN, MPA Kaiser ICU
Sean Trask EMT-P, MPA California EMS Authority

Melinda NoPacific EMS

July 16, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Tom Dick

July 16, 2009

Dear McADOO Family,

I am sorry for your loss. Bob and I go back about 40 years ago. We were both members of the Sacramento Fire Department Reserve Unit. We fought some major fires together during the 1960'S in Sacramento. He was also a member with the Fruitridge Fire Department as a volunteer. He was a Ambulance attendent for some local ambulances companies. What a wonderful guy to be around. We lost touch with each other over the years. But, I still have many memories of the good times and some interesting conversations. We both had the same interests which made the conversations enjoyable. I will have to look back into my book of photos and see if I can find one of him at any accident scene he might have been at.
Our prayers are with you all during these difficult times. God Bless You All.

Tom Dick

Mike Glines

July 15, 2009

It was with deep sadness to learn of Bob's passing. We shared many laughs and good times working together at Mercy Ambulance. I regret that we lost touch over the last few years. I will forever cherish the memories. My prayers are with His family.

Hans & Jenny Zwetsloot

July 15, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Stacee, Holden and De Lana Brazil

July 14, 2009

Rhonda and Bobby we are sorry for your loss. Bob was a really good man and Holden loved to visit with him. He will be missed by all.

Jason Linton

July 14, 2009

Rhonda and Bobby I am sorry for your loss of a Brother and Uncle. We know that Bob was a good man and will be missed by many including myself and my kids. I am grateful for the understanding and compassion that Bob has given me over the many years of knowing him. I remember when I lived in Laytonville as a young child how excited I would be knowing that Bob was coming up from the city to stay the weekend with us. As a young adult, Bob took me in his home through some of my troubling times, and even allowed me back after trying to venture on my own. I always knew that no matter what, I could pick up the phone and call him and he would have an ear to listen and words of encouragement if ever I needed. Bob was more than a decent man and friend to me and he will always have a place in my heart, regardless of, but especially for, all that he has done for me.

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