A candle was lit by Ruth Ann Vereecke on May 11, 2017 8:40 PM

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Dear Linda and family, I was so sorry to read about Bob's passing . I was unaware of it until this morning, and I am sorry that I wasn't around to speak to you during your very difficult time. Please accept my most sincere sympathy , and know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Ruth Ann

A candle was lit by Ruth Ann Vereecke on May 11, 2017 8:33 PM

Message from Bill & Beverley Shea

Linda, it was a great shock to learn of Bob's Passing. You have our deepest sympathy as Bob & you made such a wonderful couple. We will see you in the fall at SVE. Take care & God Bless..
Beverley & Bill--Vernon, B.C. Canada

A candle was lit by Wally and Debby Rindy on April 26, 2017 4:45 PM

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We have been blessed to have met and visited with Bob at SVE. He surely will be missed by all who have known him. He was the kindest man with a big smile. May God comfort you, Linda, and your family.

A candle was lit by Russ and Nan Dailey on April 24, 2017 7:45 AM

A candle was lit by Judy and Dennis Olson on April 22, 2017 3:27 PM

Message from Jerry & Anita Hargis

Linda and family,
Our hearts are hurting now. Our Love to all of you now and always. We will always remember the great times we enjoyed with you and Bob.

Hugs and Love Jerry & Anita

Message from John W. and Carla Laver

Dear Linda and family, Let God's promise soften your sorrow. Wishing you the peace that comes from knowing God is there And praying the He'll keep you in His promised, gentle care.
God bless, John and Carla

Message from Richard Bihn

It is with great sadness of the passing of a long ago friend. Bob & I attended several banking schools together early in our banking careers and through these we found out that we spend a number of years competing against each other in softball.

Message from Marjorie Fonza Thomason

May Jesus wrap His arms and love around you and your family. May He keep you in your time of sorrow and joy. May the love of Bob sustain you during this time of grief.

Message from Joanie Laidlaw

to the girls, So sorry, always enjoyed talking to your dad, he always tried to convince me he was Dick. He will be missed.

Message from Buddy and Andi MacDonald

Linda and Family,
Andi and I were shocked to hear of Bob's passing. We had recently run into him at Costco and had a brief, but pleasant conversation. I can absolutely say that Bob was one of the nicest human beings I ever met. We will surely miss his smiling and friendly face! Praying for peace and comfort during this time.

Message from Cal and Muriel Langerud

Linda Gerken and family
We are in shock, hearing of Bob's sudden death. He was such a gentle, and loving man. We always enjoyed hearing him sing at Karaoke. We will miss his big smile. Linda, we extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We loved you both! May God wrap His arms around you and Bless and comfort you all. God' peace, Cal and Muriel Langerud.

Message from Dave and Lou Ann Warner

Dear Linda and family,
We are so saddened to hear of Bob's passing, our love and prayers are with all of you.
Bob's smile and personality brightened the day of anyone he came in contact with. He
definitely set the example of how we should all aspire to live our lives.

Message from Vince and Judi Kowalchuk

Our deepest sympathy Linda and family, we truly loved Bob and we'll miss him deeply. Bob forever changed our lives and touched our hearts with that smile and his songs. I know he is in heaven with God singing the Crystal Chandelier, we will never forget him and hope to see him again at heavens Karaoke. God Bless you all.

Message from Lydia & Chuck

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Bob was a great guy and we will miss his smile and singing. GOD must have needed him to sing with the angels.
Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lydia

Expression of Sympathy

A Sympathy stones and angels was sent on April 21, 2017

I am so very sorry for your loss of your father!! Continued thoughts and prayers of comfort and peace! Love you all!! Shawna, Jeremy, Lexi & Gavin

Message from Ken and Nancy Frey

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Message from Ken and Nancy Frey

Linda we are so very sorry for the loss of your dear husband, Bob. We were so honored to hear Bob and his daughter sing Amazing Grace at his 80th birthday celebration. We were so blessed to have crossed paths with Bob, what a kind and caring gentleman he was. Our prayers 🙏🏻Go out to you and your family.

Message from Don Courtright

I graduated from "That school up North". Bob and I had many pleasant discussions about the virtues. or lack of them, of our respective schools. His good humor always came through.
I shall miss him for that
Don Courtright

Message from Larry and Darla Scipior Mesa, AZ

Linda and family, our sincere and deepest sympathy to you and your family at the sudden loss of your husband....My goodness, we will never forget his wonderful smile, beautiful voice and always a gentleman....God Bless you as you grieve your loss....

A candle was lit by Larry and Darla Scipior on April 20, 2017 6:53 PM

Expression of Sympathy

A Peasful Passing was ordered on April 20, 2017

A candle was lit by Joanne Blumhardt on April 20, 2017 4:42 PM

Message from Mary and Terry Fuhrman

We are still in Shock over Bob's passing. We will always cherish that we were your partners for Bob's last round of golf. We had so much fun. I'm sure Bob is smiling that he went out a winner. We are thinking of you and your family.

Message from Donald and Keney Foster

Donald is a golfer and I am not, but , I had the opportunity to be at the social when we all celebrated Bob's 80th birthday. Linda, What a special time that was and to meet the family and to hear Bob and his daughter sing. Our sympathy and prayers are with all of you.

Message from Gary and Kay Burnham

Linda, there are no words. I am so sorry for your loss. Bob was a good man and will be missed by many. May God be with you and your family.

Message from Bob & Darlyne Grant

We were in shock for days. It seems like we just talked with you at Taft's memorial. When I joined the Men's Club Years ago Tug Miller, Taft Jenkins, and Bob took me under their wings and got me started and continued to mentor me over the years. I have never forgotten their kindness and friendship over the many years we played golf together. Take care of yourself and yours. Love, B & D

Message from Gerry and Debbie Fish

Linda we are so saddened by the sudden loss of Bob. A truly kind and generous man. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Gerry and Debbie

Message from Robert Carlton

Dear Linda:

I just learned of Bob's passing and I wanted you to know how sorry I am for your loss. Bob was a truly remarkable person, always pleasant and kind.

I hope this poem gives you some comfort as we remember him…

“Go rest now precious one,
Your life in eternity has just begun.
Now you can walk, your legs are brand new.
All of heaven is now in your view.

Look all around, it's all in your sight.
There will never be another dark night.
Flowers and jewels, the street of pure gold,
And all of the things that have been told.

I can just Imagine the smile on your face
As you walk all around in that beautiful place.
Greeting loved ones as you walk along,
While singing heaven's most beautiful song.

This is so very hard, but it will all be okay,
It isn't good bye; we'll see you one day.
We love you and we'll miss you

And at times it will be tough, but as with everything,
God's grace will be enough.”

Please let me know if I can be of any help to you and your family.


Very best regards,



Bob Carlton
8101 East Kiva Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85209
480-984-3358

Message from Veronica and Bob

Our Sympathy to Linda and your entire family. We send our love from Mesa

Expression of Sympathy

An Emerald Garden Basket was ordered on April 20, 2017

A candle was lit by Colleen Riley and Don Scott on April 20, 2017 1:24 PM

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Our sympathy to Linda and the children,
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He will be missed at SVE.

Message from Bill Morrison and family

Thoughts and prayers for the Gerken family at this time. So many great memories of the years Bob and Dick spent playing softball with Bill Morrison.

Message from John and Sharon Carlson

Our hearts are so heavy with news of Bob's passing. We are having difficulty processing
this sad sad news. We were so happy to have spent the evening before we left for Minnesota with you. We love you, dear friend, as we loved Bob. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. Everyone that knew Bob will miss him.

Message from Lois Dau

So very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. May God peace be with you Linda and your family. Rest In Peace Bob. Lois Dau

Message from Jim and Shirley Clark

Dear Linda and family. It was our pleasure to know Bob and to enjoy his company when playing golf or just visiting with him. He always encouraged others and had a great smile on his face. He will be dearly missed.
Love,
Jim and Shirley

Message from Neil & Debbie Christensen

We are so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was a joy to visit with & a dear SVE fellow "karoke" singer. May your wonderful memories sustain you & God's loving arms bring you peace & comfort.

Message from Tom and Cheryl Casper

To Linda all of Bob's family we are so sorry for your loss, and Tom loved to golf with Bob in Arizona.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. He will be missed. We loved listening to him and his Daughter sing at the social.
Tom and Cheryl Casper
Mesa, AZ

Message from Larry & Joan Rourke

Linda, What sad sad news Bob sure was one great guy. May he rest in peace. God Bless

Message from John and Sue Lauch

Our prayers and thoughts to all of Bob and Linda' Family.

A candle was lit by John and Sue Lauch on April 20, 2017 11:01 AM

Message from Pat Soderbergs from SVE

I am very much going to miss this smiling face. In the very early days of karaoke ( in Rosewood room) he and Linda always made sure I was included in their group at their table. I will never forget that. He was so much fun to be around. Always a smile and kind word was given by him. Prayers and thoughts are with Linda and the rest of the family.

A candle was lit by Joan and Bud Stewart on April 19, 2017 8:41 PM

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Bud and I are so sorry for your loss Linda and family. He was so loved by all who knew him. He always wanted to sing a duet with me at karaoke and I regret that I never did. He was a kind and gentle man. You all are in our thoughts and prayers

Love Joan and Bud

A candle was lit by Deborah (Gilders) Myers on April 19, 2017 3:50 PM

Message from Ron&Karen Myrland

I've only known Bob for 2 short yrs but it seems like alife time.We'll miss his smile and
a hello that always came from his lips. He will be missed but I'm willing to bet the Lord
needed another member in his choir. May he rest in peace and prayers for his family.

A candle was lit by Sue Kruse on April 19, 2017 1:06 PM

Message from Gretchen Moffett

Linda, I am so sorry to hear of Bob's death. What a shock! Hard to believe he will never insult me again. Sending prayers and love, Gretchen Moffett

Message from Gloria and John Forrest

Dear Linda and family, John and I send our sincere sympathy in your loss of Bob. He will be missed.

A candle was lit by Chuck and Kim Leitner on April 19, 2017 6:50 AM

Message from Delta Kwik Stop

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with your family.

A candle was lit by DELTA KWIK STOP on April 19, 2017 6:19 AM

Message from Lorie Karr Cerda

Linda and family
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Always loved chatting with him when I was at Tom & Judy's and he would come to pick up Tom to go golfing. Will keep you all in my prayers.

A candle was lit by Lorie Karr Cerda on April 18, 2017 9:43 PM

Message from Bill and Joan Green

So very glad we visited you both in Arizona the week before he passed, meant so much to us. Our prayers and thoughts to you all, he will be missed.

Message from Jack & Susan Meyers

Ours is a family spread out by miles, but close in Love. We are thinking and praying for your family in this difficult time. Mr Gerken has many people who will carry on his life well lived.
Sue & Jack Meyers

A candle was lit by Jack & Susan Meyers on April 18, 2017 8:31 PM

A candle was lit by Judy Nofzinger on April 18, 2017 7:13 PM

Message from Pamela Winter

So sorry to see this..always a smile and such a nice man..my thoughts and prayers are with the family.

A candle was lit by Pam Winter on April 18, 2017 6:20 PM

Message from Hal Griffin

Linda and All the Gerken Family, You have my Sympathy on Boob's passing. I was in Wauseon High School with Vernon, Loretta and the twins before they went to Malinta. I've known Linda's parents and both sets of Grandparents for many years.

Message from Boonie & Ron Hodleman

My condolences to Linda and the family - you have lost a great man. Heaven gained an angel.

A candle was lit by Jim and Denise Bauman on April 18, 2017 3:06 PM

A candle was lit by Ben Lindau and Sara Hawkins-Lindau on April 18, 2017 2:34 PM

Message from Ben Lindau

I always enjoyed talking with Bob, and he lives on through the smiles and positive outlook that he shared with all of us. My condolences to Linda and the family - you have lost a great man.

Message from Alan Favorite

Bob you were a nice guy & great customer always had smile on your face RIP Bob Gerken you will be missed!!

A candle was lit by Dena Imbrock on April 18, 2017 10:38 AM

Message from Dena Imbrock

I am truly heartbroken that I can't be there in Ohio to say goodbye to Uncle Bob.
I was just so shocked to hear the news after seeing Amy's awesome video from his Birthday surprise. I commented on how great he looks and still happy as ever.
My condolences to your whole loving family and know the prayers are constant...... Love and very much miss you all so much! ❤️

A candle was lit by Dena Imbrock on April 18, 2017 10:24 AM

Message from Carol & Budd Mermon

Our hearts are broken with yours. Bob embraced us as he embraced life with kindness and unrelenting love. May Christ bless you with his healing power.

A candle was lit by Carol & Budd Mermon on April 17, 2017 10:10 PM

A candle was lit by Bob and Linda Peters on April 17, 2017 3:40 PM

A candle was lit by Pat Ogg on April 16, 2017 6:50 PM