Robert Merrill Carroll Jr., passed away on April 14, 2011, at his home in Central Point, Ore., from complications of pneumonia and emphysema. He was 77. Bob was born October 18, 1933, in Penrose, Wyo., to Robert Merrill and Vera Carroll. He grew up in and around Thermopolis, Wyo.
In 1954, at the age of 20, he became an ironworker. Known by family and friends as Bobby, he had a distinguished career constructing bridges and high rise buildings, working for American Bridge for 16 years and for Herrick Corp. for 23 years. He retired from Ironworkers Local 433 in 1992.
Bob enjoyed horseback riding, waterskiing, and being with his family. He was a great storyteller. He was active in the Rogue River Roosters Good Sam RV Club.
Bob is survived by his wife, Rosalie; daughters, Valerie Gardner and Merrill Rosedale; stepson, Jim Cooksey Jr.; stepdaughter, Shelly Danno; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brothers, Larry, Richard and Virgil; sisters, Alice Bunch and Bonnie Seghetti; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Carmen; and brothers, Jesse and Roger.
He will be greatly missed by all.
A graveside service will be held on April 29 at 1:00 p.m., at the Perl Funeral Home / Siskiyou Memorial Park, 2100 Siskiyou Blvd., Medford, Ore., 97504.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Dogs for the Deaf, 10175 Wheeler Rd., Central Point, Ore., 97502. (541) 826-9220.
In 1954, at the age of 20, he became an ironworker. Known by family and friends as Bobby, he had a distinguished career constructing bridges and high rise buildings, working for American Bridge for 16 years and for Herrick Corp. for 23 years. He retired from Ironworkers Local 433 in 1992.
Bob enjoyed horseback riding, waterskiing, and being with his family. He was a great storyteller. He was active in the Rogue River Roosters Good Sam RV Club.
Bob is survived by his wife, Rosalie; daughters, Valerie Gardner and Merrill Rosedale; stepson, Jim Cooksey Jr.; stepdaughter, Shelly Danno; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brothers, Larry, Richard and Virgil; sisters, Alice Bunch and Bonnie Seghetti; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Carmen; and brothers, Jesse and Roger.
He will be greatly missed by all.
A graveside service will be held on April 29 at 1:00 p.m., at the Perl Funeral Home / Siskiyou Memorial Park, 2100 Siskiyou Blvd., Medford, Ore., 97504.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Dogs for the Deaf, 10175 Wheeler Rd., Central Point, Ore., 97502. (541) 826-9220.
Robert Merrill Carroll Jr., passed away on April 14, 2011, at his home in Central Point, Ore., from complications of pneumonia and emphysema. He was 77. Bob was born October 18, 1933, in Penrose, Wyo., to Robert Merrill and Vera Carroll. He grew up in and around Thermopolis, Wyo.
In 1954, at the age of 20, he became an ironworker. Known by family and friends as Bobby, he had a distinguished career constructing bridges and high rise buildings, working for American Bridge for 16 years and for Herrick Corp. for 23 years. He retired from Ironworkers Local 433 in 1992.
Bob enjoyed horseback riding, waterskiing, and being with his family. He was a great storyteller. He was active in the Rogue River Roosters Good Sam RV Club.
Bob is survived by his wife, Rosalie; daughters, Valerie Gardner and Merrill Rosedale; stepson, Jim Cooksey Jr.; stepdaughter, Shelly Danno; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brothers, Larry, Richard and Virgil; sisters, Alice Bunch and Bonnie Seghetti; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Carmen; and brothers, Jesse and Roger.
He will be greatly missed by all.
A graveside service will be held on April 29 at 1:00 p.m., at the Perl Funeral Home / Siskiyou Memorial Park, 2100 Siskiyou Blvd., Medford, Ore., 97504.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Dogs for the Deaf, 10175 Wheeler Rd., Central Point, Ore., 97502. (541) 826-9220.
In 1954, at the age of 20, he became an ironworker. Known by family and friends as Bobby, he had a distinguished career constructing bridges and high rise buildings, working for American Bridge for 16 years and for Herrick Corp. for 23 years. He retired from Ironworkers Local 433 in 1992.
Bob enjoyed horseback riding, waterskiing, and being with his family. He was a great storyteller. He was active in the Rogue River Roosters Good Sam RV Club.
Bob is survived by his wife, Rosalie; daughters, Valerie Gardner and Merrill Rosedale; stepson, Jim Cooksey Jr.; stepdaughter, Shelly Danno; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brothers, Larry, Richard and Virgil; sisters, Alice Bunch and Bonnie Seghetti; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Carmen; and brothers, Jesse and Roger.
He will be greatly missed by all.
A graveside service will be held on April 29 at 1:00 p.m., at the Perl Funeral Home / Siskiyou Memorial Park, 2100 Siskiyou Blvd., Medford, Ore., 97504.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Dogs for the Deaf, 10175 Wheeler Rd., Central Point, Ore., 97502. (541) 826-9220.
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