KARR, Robert Sr. Bob Born on November 5, 1924 in Kenwood and passed away August 14, 2006 at the age of 81. Born to Rose Brusa Karr and Henry Karr in the same house and bed as his mother. His maternal grandparents arrived in Kenwood from Italy and settled in the beautiful Valley of the Moon. Some of his uncles worked in the stone quarries and helped construct the buildings in Railroad Square and the Kenwood Depot. Robert was the adored husband of Jessie (Jasmine Egitkhanoff) Karr and the devoted father of Dianne, Bill, Rosemary, Bob and Betty and their spouses Richard, Ann, Robert, Sue and Larry respectfully; loving grandfather of Julie, Linda, Shawn, Brian, James, Jason, Aaron, Rachel, Jered and Lauren; loving great grandfather of Sarah, Andy, Maria, Andrew, Cheyenne and Ashley; loving brother of Laura Berringer and Earl Karr, and deceased brothers Nathan and Bill Karr, he is also survived by his dog Honey. Robert was a very caring and kind person who spoke encouraging words with those he knew and had a wonderful sense of humor. Robert served in World War II in the U.S. Navy, as a gunner on the USS Yukon. Robert was a hard worker all his life. He owned his dairy with over 70 head and was in the business for 20 years. He also worked in the house moving and construction business for another 20 years. Robert loved football and was a star Quarterback at Santa Rosa High School, he was known as "Speedy Karr". He belonged to Future Farmers of America, Boys Glee Club and Civilian Defense, he was a Deacon and Pathfinder youth leader in the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Santa Rosa. He loved working with the young people and they loved him. Robert loved the Lord and we long to see him again on resurrection day. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He left a great legacy. God loved him and so do we. Friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service on Monday, August 21, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at DANIELS CHAPEL OF THE ROSES, 1225 Sonoma Ave., Santa Rosa. Interment to follow at Pleasant Hills Cemetery in Sebastopol. In memory of Robert, donations may be made to the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 840 Sonoma Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95405, with designation towards the youth missionary group. DANIELS CHAPEL OF THE ROSES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES 525-3730
Published in the Press Democrat on 8/19/2006.