Robert BERNARD

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Robert Ronaldo Bernard passed away August 26, 2010 in Lake Havasu City, AZ at the age of 85. He was born on June 10, 1925 in Boston, MA.Bob married his beloved bride, Pauline Therrien on February 3, 1951 and together they made Lake Havasu their home 20 years ago from Camarillo, CA. During the Depression, Bob served in the Civilian Conservation Corps under the direction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. A 21-year veteran of WWII and the Korean Conflict, Bob retired from the U.S. Navy in 1963 as an Aviation Ordinanceman Petty Officer First Class (A01). Following that he worked ten years for the Civil Service and then nine years as a custodian for the Hueneme School District.Bob was a member of the VFW Post 9401, Republicans Men's Club, Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic Church and also belonged to the Fleet Reserve in Oxnard, CA. He was an avid NASCAR fan; he lived for NASCAR. Up until two years ago, he attended the races five to six times a year. "God Bless America".Bob leaves behind his beloved wife of 59 years, Pauline Bernard of Lake Havasu City, AZ; two sons Michael Bernard (and his wife, Carol) of Arlington, TX and Bruce Bernard of Lake Havasu City, AZ; three daughters Suzanne Rucker of Fayetteville, NC, Frances Gill of Lake Havasu City, AZ and Jo Ann Bernard of Bullhead City, AZ; fifteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren.Graveside services will be held Thursday, September 9, 2010, 10:00 AM at Cave Creek National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix, AZ.The family encourages all donations be made to Hospice of Havasu, PO Box 597, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86405. Thoughts and condolences may be submitted to the family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com.Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory.
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