Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Hill, Robert 'Bob'  February 22, 2005
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Robert 'Bob' Hill
Services: Sat., March 5, 2 p.m.

Friends and family are invited to attend a celebration of the life of 
Robert 'Bob' Hill,79, who passed away February 22, 2005, which will be held at 
the home of his daughter Denise, 5411 Rockwell Dr., on Saturday, March 5, 2005 
at 2:00 p.m. 

Bob was born February 18, 1926 in Indianapolis, Indiana and resided in his 
adopted hometown of Bakersfield since the age of six. He attended Jefferson 
Elementary, Washington Jr. High, and East Bakersfield High from which he still 
maintained many friendships. Following his Navy service in the Pacific during 
WWII, Bob studied refrigeration. He worked many years for Coca-Cola. It seemed 
as though he knew every building in Kern County and many, many people. In his 
mid life Bob realized his dream of owning and operating a full-service food 
and beverage vending company. He was proud to watch his venture grow from one 
machine, one customer, to hundreds. Bob enjoyed meeting the needs of his 
customer. He was a highly respected member of NAMA. Bob sold Arrow Vending 
upon his retirement a few years ago.

Our father loved camping, fishing, exploring, skiing, train rides, boating and 
Costcoing. Bob was a softy for animals and had many pets (mostly strays) 
during his long life. He worked very hard before his retirement and he often 
commented that he loved having the time to look up at the sky or mountains and 
enjoy the view. One of his favorite things to do in his retirement years was 
to go out to eat. He had his favorite spots but was eager to try the newest 
places. Bob had a lot of fun with his RV.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents and second wife, Ruth Paul. He is 
survived by his loving family: his children, Mark Hill of Wisconsin, Vickie 
Wood and Denise Hill, both of Bakersfield, his step-son Dewy Paul and his wife 
Lynda; his three grandchildren, Kim Cavanaugh and her family in Laguna Niguel, 
Brent Wood in Los Angeles, and Kai Paul in San Francisco; and his cherished 
pets Coco and Missy, as well as all of his wild cats. He will also be missed 
by his dear friend Mary Ann Peters. Bob leaves behind so many good friends and 
acquaintances and his children thank them for their support in his last few 
weeks.

Doughty-Calhoun-OMeara

Funeral Directors 


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