Bob left his earthly home on September 1, 1997. He continues on his journey to his glorious new home which was promised to him by the Atonement of his Savior, Jesus Christ.
Those who will look forward to meeting him again some day are his wife, Jean; his children and grandchildren, Mark and Nicholas, California; Kerri (Mike) McCandless and Dustin and Katie, Salt Lake; David, Salt Lake; Kathi (Aaron) Allred and Zachary and Ashli, Kaysville; Matthew (Dayna) and McKinley and Aspen, Kaysville; Benson and his girlfriend, Michelle, Bountiful. Looking forward to a reunion with Bob, one day, are his brother and sister-in-law, Walter and Ceil and his nieces, Terri, Diane, and his nephew, Christopher, Port Washington, New York. Missing him will be the dog he picked, Buddy, and the cats he tolerated, Kitty and Peanuts.Bob was born in Kings County Hospital, Brooklyn, New York on April 26, 1936. His parents were Henry Weinberger, Jr. and Anna Budnar. Both have preceded him in death. Bob grew up in Astoria, New York. After living in Utah for 19 years, he was proud to still have his "New Yawk" accent. Bob and Jean started dating at age 16, after disliking each other for the first 15 years. They were married on April 17, 1955. They have shared 42 years of ups and downs, but through it all, always remained best friends. They loved having their children and grandchildren around them. Bob has always worked in the manufacturing field, currently as Director of Manufacturing for Quality Composites, Inc., Sandy.
Bob always called himself a dinosaur because he liked old things and doing things the old way. He loved Utah and always felt blessed that he was able to bring his family to this state. He enjoyed Southern Utah, especially the Needles area. He loved nothing more than rough camping, hiking and eating steak and a can of cold beans. He took pictures and pictures of sunsets because they thrilled him so much. He loved to sit on the front porch and watch and listen to a thunderstorm come through. He thoroughly enjoyed God's handiwork. He worried about his workers and how they could manage on their salaries. He always wished he was rich so he could help them out. Bob loved Chilie Verde Burrito, Enchilada Style, at El Matador and he loved Jean's lasagna and spatzles and gravy. He enjoyed a good tennis match and a good football game and loved to see Dallas loose. Bob loved the feel and smell of wood and spent many hours in his woodworking shop creating beautiful pieces that he leaves for his family to enjoy. He was a wonderful craftsman. Most of all, Bob loved the Gospel of Jesus Christ that was brought to him and his family by wonderful missionaries. He taught Primary for about nine years. Teaching and the children he taught was what made Sunday so exciting for Bob. He absolutely loved the Primary children. He was a home teacher and felt privileged to have that calling. He cared about the families he visited. He had a strong testimony of a Heavenly Father and a Savior, Jesus Christ. He fought a good fight and lost, but the promises made to him through the Gospel, made it all worth while.
In lieu of flowers, Bob hoped you would think of the School with No Name for the Lord's homeless children, 210 So. Rio Grande, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101, Attention: Travelers Aid.
Bob and his family would like to thank all who helped him in his struggle. Thank you to Columbia Lakeview Hospital staff, Dr. Gary Alexander, Dr. Henry Klein, Dr. Regina Drueding, Dr. Russell Todd, Dr. Kevin Clark and Dr. Robert Kirkham. Much gratefulness goes to Dr. Regina Klein, Kirsten and Mary Lynn. Rocky Mountain Hospice, we thank you for your love, care and concern.
Bob's grandson, Dustin, would like to thank his grandfather for baptizing him and loving him.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 4, 1997 at 11 a.m. at the Heights First Ward, 165 So. 1000 East, Bountiful. Friends may call Wednesday evening from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main and on Thursday from 9:45-10:45 prior to services at the church. Interment, Farmington City Cemetery.
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