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Pritchard, Robert (Bob)

It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that 
matters, in the end. Ernest Hemingway Robert was born on August 20, 1938 
to Henry Lloyd and Loula Lee Pritchard in Fort Cobb, Oklahoma where he 
lived a short time. He passed away in his home on April 8, 2006, in 
Bakersfield, CA at the age of 67. During his childhood he spent his time 
with his brothers, Larry, Thomas, Harvey and Mike Pritchard and three 
sisters, Janyce Holland, Diana Hoose and Sharon Valenzuela. In 1958, at 
the age of 20, Robert joined the military and served his country for three 
years until 1961. After his stint in the military, Robert worked 18 
dedicated years for Bakersfield Music. In his own entrepreneurial style 
Robert went from 'employed' to 'employer' when he and his longtime friend, 
Richard Guill opened Modern Amusement Company in 1980. This last business 
venture spanned from its outset until 1993 when Robert retired. During his 
lifetime Robert endured the deaths of his mother, father and his brothers, 
Larry, Thomas and Harvey. Throughout his life Robert loved to spend time 
with family, go bowling, and his favorite pastime was racing. Robert was a 
generous, caring, and loving soul and he will be missed greatly. He is 
survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Barbara Pritchard; his four 
children, Robert Pritchard, Kathy Pritchard, Ann Pritchard (Quy), Colleen 
Cottingim and his brother, Mike; and 3 sisters, Janyce, Diana and Sharon. 
He also leaves behind close family friend, Diane Denson and his 16 
grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. What we have done for ourselves 
alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and 
is immortal." Albert Pike There will be a viewing Wednesday, April 12, 
2006, from 4-8 p.m., at Mish Funeral Home-Oildale and a celebration of his 
life Friday, April 14, 2006, at 6:00 p.m., at his home, 609 Sanford Dr., 
Bakersfield, CA 93308. Robert Pritchard "Bob" Aug. 20, 1938 - Apr. 8, 2006 

Published in the Bakersfield Californian on 4/11/2006.
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