Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/13/2013 05:45 PM
Updated by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/13/2013 05:47 PM
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In Loving Memory of Robson Ord Black Jr, 1928~2012
Angels Camp, CA...Robson Ord Black Jr., 83 passed away at his home in Angels Camp on February 9, 2013. He was born May 20, 1929 to Robson Ord Black and Margaret Agnes Leigh in Long Beach, California. He attended schools in Long Beach, Redondo Beach and Los Angeles, he graduated from Redondo Union High School in June 1948. He was a great athlete, he enjoyed playing football, baseball and weightlifting. At El Camino Junior College he studied criminology, followed by three years in the U.S. Air Force as an Air Policeman. He also attended and played football for Cal Poly, Pamona, He later received his degree from San Joaquin Delta College...
In August 1952 he married Bernice Laidet . In 1963 they moved to Angels Camp where they raised two Daughters.
August 20, 1964 he went to work for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Department. He served 4 years as a deputy, 12 years as a Sergeant and 8 years as a Lieutenant, retiring in 1988.
After retirement he enjoyed playing golf, working out, yard work and playing cards and games with friends and family. He was an avid USC, 49er, and Giants fan.
He is proceeded in death by his parents Robson and Margaret and his wife of 60 years Bernice and great grand daughter Olivia Faith Swank.
He is survived by his two daughters Kathleen (Ernest) Frost of Calaveritas, Ca and Robin (Mickey) Maher of Alaska; sister Sandra Crowe of Wisconsin. Granddaughters Shelley Galbraith of Washington, Tiffany (Kenneth) Hoop of Alaska and Tori (Aaron) Swank of Alaska; Thirteen great grandchildren; many nieces , nephews and many wonderful friends especially his best friend Oliver “Skip” Bernasconi and not to forget his pride and joy “Mr. Majestic, Willie the Cat”. Rob was known for his dry sense of humor, quick whit and his willingness to lend his help at a moments notice.
Per his wishes there will be no Service, however we will celebrate his life and hold our memories close, and look forward to the day when we are reunited.
Any donations may be sent to Hospice.
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