What a beautiful tribute to a wonderful man.
My second family - you will now be watching over us
as our Guardian Angel and we are BLESSED for that.
Always a smile and always LOVE in his heart.
Thank you for being the light in our lifes and the smile you placed on our faces. YOU ALWAYS DID YOUR
YOUR WAY ! "

Laurie Dee

I will be forever grateful to Bob for giving the world my best friend Karen who shares her Dad's sense of adventure and joy for life that he lived every day. His love for his 3 "girls" was evident in his every look. I loved his smile,his passion, his kindness and all of that lives on in each one of us who were lucky enough to have known this wonderful man.
We are surrounding you with loving light

Bob was one of those people who inspired us to live with more energy, vitality, and happiness. He seemed always able to look at the positive side of things. He was truly a man of action.
Bob would say "glad to know you" rather than "glad to meet you" giving you more a feeling of bonding that just a passive greeting.He was a true Viking; he never seemed tired of exploring.

What a great life and loving family! Bob was such a kind and warm man. Lots of love to Cindy, Karen and Fran!! 

Love Maggie and family

I remember spending Sunday afternoons swimming and skiing at the Jensen's house on East River. Bob was such a warm and caring man, husband and father. I hadn't seen him in years, but the pictures show he truly enjoyed his life and girls!! I am so sorry for your loss.
Donna Smith Phelan

Fran,Karen,& Cindy:
 I was so sad when I read about Bob. I haven't seen you in many years, but think of you often when I drive by your old house on East River Rd. I will never forget Bob, how he used to call me his "girlfriend" when I was little, and I would run away giggling all the time. This website is awesome...it is a trip down memory lane.RIP Bob...We all love you! Dory Smith Matwijkow

I am so sorry to hear of Bobs passing. He and his wife Fran always welcomed my mom into their hearts and home. She worked for you at Viking on GI for many years. Her name was Anne and she passed 13 years ago of cancer.I was always grateful for what a wonderful person Bob was...he will be missed by many. God bless you all !

If yellow roses grow in heaven, pick a bunch for me. Place them in my dad's arms & tell him they're from me. Tell him that I love & miss him, & when he turns to smile, place a kiss upon his cheek & hold him for a while. Because remembering him is easy. I do it everyday. There's an ache within my heart.. that will never go away.. I LOVE YOU DAD.

We're keeping you in our prayers.

Dave & Eve

Ever since Dushane St in Kenmore, 1960, Bob has been a hero for me. Even these past few years with him in CA I have at least known he was there if he was needed. Love you Fran, Cindy and Karen. Bob is helping the angels now.

Paula Youngs

What a sweet guy..... the very first time Karen brought Bob over to my home... he was willing and wanted to go up on my roof and check it out for me.... free. Not just a gentlemen but a gentle man..... Love to the family, Linda Knight

Bob was truly a special person. His love of life and family was such a joy to be part of. I know of no one who lived life to the fullest more than Bob. Bob was living the life that most people half his age dream about doing. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Godspeed.

Maureen and Rock

           VAR VIKING

Karen, you were so blessed to have such a wonderful Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Cindy did a super job on the web page, loved all the pics.
Anne Stromberg

we will remember wonderful times spent boating and dining on Grand Island, Bob's sense of humor and his warm and kind presence, a man for all ages. . . .a devastating loss to his family.

Ricki and Nicki Nixon

Bob was a special person He loved life and loved his family .He was young at heart and lived young--skiing and riding his bike like a young man, when he was almost 80 years young.
He wil be missed by all who knew him.
Margaret and Gene James