Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Paxton, John Robert "Bob"  October 10 2004
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The Bakersfield Californian 
John Robert "Bob" Paxton
Oct. 14, 1935 Oct. 10, 2004

Visitation for John Robert Paxton will be held at Basham Funeral Care (3312 
Niles St.) on Thursday evening, October 14, 2004 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. A 
graveside service will be held at Greenlawn Cemetery on Friday morning, 
October 15, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. followed by a memorial service at Calvary Bible 
Church (48 Manor St.) at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Doug Davis will officiate. 

Bob was born October 14, 1935 in Cardwell, Missouri and passed away on Sunday, 
October 10, 2004 in Bakersfield. He is preceded in death by his parents, Cecil 
and Ruby Paxton, and his nephew, Rodger Spradlin. He is survived by his wife 
of 47 years, Yvonne Paxton; son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Lisa Paxton; 
daughter and son-in-law, Laurie and David Hall; 3 grandchildren, Andrew Hall, 
Allie Hall and Kaitlin Steiber and her husband, Mike; 1 great-granddaughter, 
Taylor Steiber; sister and brother-in-law, Bonnie and Bob Bridges; nieces, 
Janice Stewart and Gloria Van Wagner; nephews, Mark Bridges, Phillip Bridges 
and Craig Copeland and numerous other relatives and many friends.

Bob was born in Missouri, raised in Arkansas and came to Bakersfield in the 
early 1950s. During those years, he enjoyed playing guitar and singing in 
church groups with his sister and his future bride, Yvonne Copeland. He 
graduated from East Bakersfield High School in 1953. His work ethic started on 
the farm in Arkansas, working with his dad. They also ran a service station 
together after coming to Bakersfield. He went on to work for Cornet Stores, 
Montgomery Ward and then retired from RLW Equipment in 1993.

Bob and Yvonne were married on February 2, 1957. Brian was born in 1960 and 
Laurie came along in 1962. His grandchildren were the light of his life. Bob 
delighted in spending time with his family camping and fishing. Some of his 
favorite places were Shaver Lake, the Owens River and Pismo Beach. He was a 
Boy Scout Troop leader and played on company softball teams. He loved working 
around the house and no Paxton family home lacked for sidewalks or driveways.

In his retirement, Bob grew in his passion for conservative political views. 
His family and friends looked to him for guidance in voting in the next 
election. Instead of letting endless medical appointments get him down, Bob 
would cheer the doctors and staff with his smile or a corny joke. He was known 
as a man of integrity, kindness and generosity. He will be greatly missed. His 
family wishes to thank Drs. Martin Berry, Ning Huang, Supratim Banerjee and 
Mary Grace Megalong and also Dana Kelly and the technicians at the Coumadin 
Clinic. Memorial donations may be made to the Alliance for Lupus Research at 
www.lupusresearch.org or by calling 1-800-867-1743. For additional service 
information or floral delivery information, please contact Basham Funeral Care 
873-8200.

Basham Funeral Care 


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