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Robert William Wotring Jr.1930 ~ 2012Robert William Wotring Jr. died Nov. 9, 2012 at home in West Valley City.Bob was born Feb. 28,1930 in Gary West Virginia. He was preceded in death by his daughter Denise Ross and survived by his wife Jeanne, sons Robert III (Shawn), Michael (Wendy), and daughter Sharon, 16 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. He also had 3 sisters and 1 brother, Catherine Harold, Dorothy Simon, Jean Price, and John Thomas Wotring. Bob served in the US army as a Paratrooper and a Green Beret. While stationed in San Antonio he met his future wife Jeanne Swanwick Wotring. They were married Sept 8,1956. Shortly after that he was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.Bob served in the Army Reserves another 30 years and retired a Lt Col. He went on to receive his masters in Chemistry at West Virginia University and his PHD in Columbus Ohio. He also served his church faithfully in many capacities- most recently as a service missionary.Bob enjoyed camping, waterskiing, playing basketball, pool, gardening, and his computer along with many family activities. We have great memories of these activities.A special thank you to the Doctors, nurses, hospice, friends and family for their care and service. A graveside service will be held for the family. A memorial service will be held Nov 14, 2012 at 11:00 at the LDS chapel at 3737 S. 5600 W. West Valley UT, 84120

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