Robert 'Bob' Kinker

Birth date: Dec 14, 1950 Death date: Dec 8, 2009

Robert Waldo Kinker was born on December 14, 1950 to James and Dorothy Kinker in Chicago, Illinois. His siblings include Ronald Kinker of Washington, Roger Kinker of California and Roseanne Kinker of California. Bob attended Marin Read Obituary

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James Waldo

330w ago

Almost ten years... it has taken me ten years to get past that night. Ten years without you. This past ten years are what you spent the first 18 of mine preparing me for! All of that hard work we completed side by side. All of the physical and mental trials you pushed me through. All of the grief I gave you and how much I complained at the time. Little did I even begin to know what you were preparing me for. While there have been ups and downs in our relationship throughout my teen years I always loved you. My Saturday mornings always start the same. The same as they always started when you were around. I wake up early enjoy the beautiful sunshine over a cup of coffee (not black like yours) followed by getting the kids up to help with our chores around the house. When doing so the memories of all of our Saturday projects and surprise area beautification jobs flow through my mind. Upon completion of our jobs there are always rewards for a job well done! For myself it is a stress free beautiful property that my neighbors love and I can be proud of. And for my children they get to play on and are rewarded with trips to the splash pad or on our boat! My life since your passing has been a rollercoaster. Left home started a family joined the army got a dog moved to Washington state to live on an army installation. My family is made up of my beautiful wife April marie whom I know you would have loved deeply. shes smart kind and whitty. Ava grace now 7 she is a spitting image of little kassi and ofcourse spunky as all get up smart and she drives me crazy. Jackson robert is 4 his life is trains and he loves mechanical stuff hes a clone of little me! Hes loving,kind and playfull. They ask about you often! I share all of the photos stories and cheesy jokes you shared with us as kids. I see you in them.your smiles your warm hugs your crazy laugh and hilarious personality! Thanks to you and all you have taught me I will pass it down to them and as myself they wont ever meet an obstacle they cant navigate. And they will forever carrie the can do attitude you rubbed off on me! Thanks to you nothing is impossible!

Ten years... and counting
I'll see you later down the road in the mirror!
Love you old man!

Your son
- James

P.S. mom remarried to a really nice guy named Jimmie he takes care of her and I love him for it!
Kassi married a real gentleman as you had hoped for mames Christian hes airforce and they just had a beautiful little boy named Christian Alexander
Bobby is a very successful automotive mechanic hes married to a nice girl named hollie they have a little girl named Sophia shes about 3 now and they are expecting another child here soon!

This is all possible because of you!

Steve And Mary Latimer

832w ago

Dear Patty, Kassi, Jimmy and Bobby...Steve and I wish to express our sympathy at the loss of Bob. His positive and friendly nature, along with his very competent work skills will be remembered. It was evident how much he loved all of you. May you be comforted by the many wonderful memories you all share. God Bless You All.

Love, Steve and Mary

Richard A Dowling

832w ago

I will be praying for your whole family,when Brandon told me this at dinner I was so upset,but didn't tell him.I wish your family to stay strong and God will help. Regards

The Grays

832w ago

We are shocked and saddened by this loss. It seems unreal still. Mark says he will miss seeing and talking with Bob out in the yard or on the lake on the weekends. Smokey and Boo Boo, i'm sure will miss visiting Bob (as he relaxed in his hot tub) for a throw of the frisbee and kong! Thanks to Bob we will not sweat this coming summer. Time and again he came after a busy day at work to get our A/C running for us. Thanks Bob!!

What a wonderful neighbor to have had.

We watched from across the yard over the years as Bob worked Jimmy and Bobby out there. He did you boys right. He wanted to teach you everything he knew. We happen to know that he was very proud of all three of you, Kassie, Jimmy and Bobby.

And Patty, you were clearly the love of his life. How nice to see such a happy couple. We can't think of a time when Bob was NOT smiling!! We are so very sorry for your loss. DO call on us if ever you are in need.

The Grays

Stephanie Stephens

832w ago

I just read of the news and I don't know the details...but I had the honor to work with Bob for about a year. Even tho it wasn't as long as many other people got to know him, for me it was like a lifetime of knowing a wonderful person. He would do anything for anyone. My heart goes out to his family and closest friends. He will definitely be missed.

Aleisha Rosse

832w ago

Living in Canada made it hard to keep in touch with everyone. This family was a favorite part of my childhood. Kassi, Jimmy and Bobby remain to be amazing and strong people. i know that Bob played a huge part in making them who they are. My wishes and love to all of you.

Rest in peace, Bob. You will be missed.

Jon & Lyn Haas

832w ago

Our deepest sympathy for your loss. We will all miss Bob tremendously... know that we are only a phone call away if you need anything,

David Mccready

832w ago

sorry to learn of your loss. May you know Gods love at this difficult time.

Kassi Kinker

832w ago

Dad, you were such an important part of my life. It's unreal that the strongest man in my life is no longer here to smile at me. I look back at your life and good memories flood my mind. Despite this rough time, the thought your love for me brings a smile to my face. You stopped at nothing to ensure our family was taken care of. Mom said that if we grow up to be half the person that you were she'd be proud. Our hearts are healing because we know you are looking down on us. Jimmy knows you're having a beer with God. Up until this point I have always believed that everything happens for a reason; I can't figure out what the reason for you leaving us is, yet. However, I do know that you will always be missed and loved by your family and countless friends. I will miss your smile and crazy personality the most. I love you Daddy.

Kathy Alexander

832w ago

Thank you Bob for teaching me how to Boogie Board! Although you and I know the truth of if I ever mastered it or not! You are never gone my friend, for you are always in my heart, my thoughts and my memories.

Love you

James Waldo

330w ago

Ten years... and counting
I'll see you later down the road in the mirror!
Love you old man!

Your son
- James

This is all possible because of you!

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