Robert Morton Stapp was born to Robert Magner and Monabelle Stapp on Nov 12, 1933, in Loma Linda, California and left this earthly life on Dec 8th, 2022. Bob, or Bobby as he was known to a few close friends, grew up primarily in Barstow after his parents moved to town in early 1936 from a nearby mountain community and bought the White Spot Soda Fountain. One of his early memories was of spending time in the front window of the soda fountain which was used as his playpen.
Bob was a Riffian, graduating from Barstow High School and he then went on to attend Chaffey College where he met a beautiful coed, Roselyn Williams, and the rest is history. He and Roselyn were married on Jun 27th, 1953. Oldest son Jerry came along just one year later, followed by David and then Robbie. He was a very caring and generous husband, father and grandfather. Bob's parents were very civic-minded, and Bob followed in their footsteps. He was a volunteer firefighter for many years and later served on the Barstow Fire Protection Board. He worked as a Sheet Metal Mechanic for Henderson and Barnes and later for the Marine Corps Base in Barstow where he retired in April of 1995.
Bob was a talented poet and took up both painting and sculpting in his retirement years. He was also an avid woodworker, specializing in beautiful, segmented bowls crafted of unique woods. Several of his sculptures have been cast in bronze and are cherished possessions of the family. "The treasure of life's experiences is something we all possess, but the ability to express those experiences through my art is a beautiful gift the Lord has blessed me with."
Bob grew tomatoes every year that produced a bumper crop and he was a great cook, following his mother's recipes for many favorites like Short ribs and Homemade Noodles. Bob loved receiving pictures of the family which he printed and stored in over 25 albums They had a wonderful group of friends that they traveled extensively with – on the AL-CAN Highway and many other destinations with their RV, and on the high seas on the Windjammer Sailing Ships. He and Rose loved keeping in touch with friends through Facebook, mail and by frequent phone calls. They especially enjoyed visits from the kids, grandkids and great-grandkids. Many family dinners and get togethers were spent in the beautiful home he designed and built in Barstow Heights.
Bob and his wife were members of First Baptist Church of Barstow. He was preceded in death by his beloved Roselyn and is survived by sons Jerry (Kerry), David (Mary) and Rob (Lauren), grandchildren Jennifer Yazzie, Tracy Herold, Monica Mathews, Kristy Gurol, Aimee Mattazaro, April Stapp and Robbie Stapp and 12 great-grandchildren – Ethan and Aaron Yazzie, Denver, Quinn, Jase and Carson Mathews, Darcy Herold, James and Joseph Mattazaro, Eliana Stapp, and Ender and Ayla Gurol.
Bob's life will be celebrated at 10AM on Dec 22, 2022, at First Baptist Church of Barstow, 1320 Barstow Road.
Bob was a Riffian, graduating from Barstow High School and he then went on to attend Chaffey College where he met a beautiful coed, Roselyn Williams, and the rest is history. He and Roselyn were married on Jun 27th, 1953. Oldest son Jerry came along just one year later, followed by David and then Robbie. He was a very caring and generous husband, father and grandfather. Bob's parents were very civic-minded, and Bob followed in their footsteps. He was a volunteer firefighter for many years and later served on the Barstow Fire Protection Board. He worked as a Sheet Metal Mechanic for Henderson and Barnes and later for the Marine Corps Base in Barstow where he retired in April of 1995.
Bob was a talented poet and took up both painting and sculpting in his retirement years. He was also an avid woodworker, specializing in beautiful, segmented bowls crafted of unique woods. Several of his sculptures have been cast in bronze and are cherished possessions of the family. "The treasure of life's experiences is something we all possess, but the ability to express those experiences through my art is a beautiful gift the Lord has blessed me with."
Bob grew tomatoes every year that produced a bumper crop and he was a great cook, following his mother's recipes for many favorites like Short ribs and Homemade Noodles. Bob loved receiving pictures of the family which he printed and stored in over 25 albums They had a wonderful group of friends that they traveled extensively with – on the AL-CAN Highway and many other destinations with their RV, and on the high seas on the Windjammer Sailing Ships. He and Rose loved keeping in touch with friends through Facebook, mail and by frequent phone calls. They especially enjoyed visits from the kids, grandkids and great-grandkids. Many family dinners and get togethers were spent in the beautiful home he designed and built in Barstow Heights.
Bob and his wife were members of First Baptist Church of Barstow. He was preceded in death by his beloved Roselyn and is survived by sons Jerry (Kerry), David (Mary) and Rob (Lauren), grandchildren Jennifer Yazzie, Tracy Herold, Monica Mathews, Kristy Gurol, Aimee Mattazaro, April Stapp and Robbie Stapp and 12 great-grandchildren – Ethan and Aaron Yazzie, Denver, Quinn, Jase and Carson Mathews, Darcy Herold, James and Joseph Mattazaro, Eliana Stapp, and Ender and Ayla Gurol.
Bob's life will be celebrated at 10AM on Dec 22, 2022, at First Baptist Church of Barstow, 1320 Barstow Road.
Robert Morton Stapp was born to Robert Magner and Monabelle Stapp on Nov 12, 1933, in Loma Linda, California and left this earthly life on Dec 8th, 2022. Bob, or Bobby as he was known to a few close friends, grew up primarily in Barstow after his parents moved to town in early 1936 from a nearby mountain community and bought the White Spot Soda Fountain. One of his early memories was of spending time in the front window of the soda fountain which was used as his playpen.
Bob was a Riffian, graduating from Barstow High School and he then went on to attend Chaffey College where he met a beautiful coed, Roselyn Williams, and the rest is history. He and Roselyn were married on Jun 27th, 1953. Oldest son Jerry came along just one year later, followed by David and then Robbie. He was a very caring and generous husband, father and grandfather. Bob's parents were very civic-minded, and Bob followed in their footsteps. He was a volunteer firefighter for many years and later served on the Barstow Fire Protection Board. He worked as a Sheet Metal Mechanic for Henderson and Barnes and later for the Marine Corps Base in Barstow where he retired in April of 1995.
Bob was a talented poet and took up both painting and sculpting in his retirement years. He was also an avid woodworker, specializing in beautiful, segmented bowls crafted of unique woods. Several of his sculptures have been cast in bronze and are cherished possessions of the family. "The treasure of life's experiences is something we all possess, but the ability to express those experiences through my art is a beautiful gift the Lord has blessed me with."
Bob grew tomatoes every year that produced a bumper crop and he was a great cook, following his mother's recipes for many favorites like Short ribs and Homemade Noodles. Bob loved receiving pictures of the family which he printed and stored in over 25 albums They had a wonderful group of friends that they traveled extensively with – on the AL-CAN Highway and many other destinations with their RV, and on the high seas on the Windjammer Sailing Ships. He and Rose loved keeping in touch with friends through Facebook, mail and by frequent phone calls. They especially enjoyed visits from the kids, grandkids and great-grandkids. Many family dinners and get togethers were spent in the beautiful home he designed and built in Barstow Heights.
Bob and his wife were members of First Baptist Church of Barstow. He was preceded in death by his beloved Roselyn and is survived by sons Jerry (Kerry), David (Mary) and Rob (Lauren), grandchildren Jennifer Yazzie, Tracy Herold, Monica Mathews, Kristy Gurol, Aimee Mattazaro, April Stapp and Robbie Stapp and 12 great-grandchildren – Ethan and Aaron Yazzie, Denver, Quinn, Jase and Carson Mathews, Darcy Herold, James and Joseph Mattazaro, Eliana Stapp, and Ender and Ayla Gurol.
Bob's life will be celebrated at 10AM on Dec 22, 2022, at First Baptist Church of Barstow, 1320 Barstow Road.
Bob was a Riffian, graduating from Barstow High School and he then went on to attend Chaffey College where he met a beautiful coed, Roselyn Williams, and the rest is history. He and Roselyn were married on Jun 27th, 1953. Oldest son Jerry came along just one year later, followed by David and then Robbie. He was a very caring and generous husband, father and grandfather. Bob's parents were very civic-minded, and Bob followed in their footsteps. He was a volunteer firefighter for many years and later served on the Barstow Fire Protection Board. He worked as a Sheet Metal Mechanic for Henderson and Barnes and later for the Marine Corps Base in Barstow where he retired in April of 1995.
Bob was a talented poet and took up both painting and sculpting in his retirement years. He was also an avid woodworker, specializing in beautiful, segmented bowls crafted of unique woods. Several of his sculptures have been cast in bronze and are cherished possessions of the family. "The treasure of life's experiences is something we all possess, but the ability to express those experiences through my art is a beautiful gift the Lord has blessed me with."
Bob grew tomatoes every year that produced a bumper crop and he was a great cook, following his mother's recipes for many favorites like Short ribs and Homemade Noodles. Bob loved receiving pictures of the family which he printed and stored in over 25 albums They had a wonderful group of friends that they traveled extensively with – on the AL-CAN Highway and many other destinations with their RV, and on the high seas on the Windjammer Sailing Ships. He and Rose loved keeping in touch with friends through Facebook, mail and by frequent phone calls. They especially enjoyed visits from the kids, grandkids and great-grandkids. Many family dinners and get togethers were spent in the beautiful home he designed and built in Barstow Heights.
Bob and his wife were members of First Baptist Church of Barstow. He was preceded in death by his beloved Roselyn and is survived by sons Jerry (Kerry), David (Mary) and Rob (Lauren), grandchildren Jennifer Yazzie, Tracy Herold, Monica Mathews, Kristy Gurol, Aimee Mattazaro, April Stapp and Robbie Stapp and 12 great-grandchildren – Ethan and Aaron Yazzie, Denver, Quinn, Jase and Carson Mathews, Darcy Herold, James and Joseph Mattazaro, Eliana Stapp, and Ender and Ayla Gurol.
Bob's life will be celebrated at 10AM on Dec 22, 2022, at First Baptist Church of Barstow, 1320 Barstow Road.
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