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Robert Lewis Dodge 1920 - 2010

Robert Lewis Dodge of Los Gatos, Santa Clara County, California was born on June 16, 1920 in Los Gatos, and died at age 89 years old on May 29, 2010 in Los Gatos.
Robert Lewis Dodge
Los Gatos, Santa Clara County, California 95032
June 16, 1920
Los Gatos, Santa Clara County, California, United States
May 29, 2010
Los Gatos, Santa Clara County, California, United States
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  • Introduction

    Robert's father was Robert Lewis Dodge (1891-1962) and his mother was Olva Carns Curry (1892-1982). Robert married Dorothy T Remley, who he met while he was serving in the Army during WW2 They married on Feb 14 1943 and were married 69 years, until his death. They had 4 children: Tom, Larry, Jeffrey, and Linda. To read his San Jose Mercury obituary Robert Lewis Dodge: Obituary
  • 06/16
    1920

    Birthday

    June 16, 1920
    Birthdate
    Los Gatos, Santa Clara County, California United States
    Birthplace
  • Early Life & Education

    Los Gatos High School - graduated Stanford University - mechanical engineering, 1940 grad
  • Religious Beliefs

    Roman Catholic
  • Military Service

    Captain, US Army, WW2
  • Professional Career

    Engineer - Standard Oil Construction - Robert L Dodge Construction (Northern CA)
  • Personal Life & Family

    President - Hope Rehabilitation Services President - Sierra Club Volunteer - handicapped Scout troops Volunteer - Special Olympics Santa Clara County Knights of Malta
  • 05/29
    2010

    Death

    May 29, 2010
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Los Gatos, Santa Clara County, California United States
    Death location
  • Obituary

    Robert (Bob) Dodge, a native of Los Gatos, passed away at his home on May 29, 2010. Bob attended Los Gatos High School and graduated from Stanford University with a degree in mechanical engineering in 1940. Upon graduation from Stanford, he served as Captain in the United States Army during World War II. While serving in the Army, Bob met the love of his life, Dorothy T. Remley. The two married on February 14, 1943 and celebrated sixty-six years of marriage in 2009. He was the loving father of four children. Survivors include Tom and Shelley Dodge of Los Gatos, Larry and Sally Dodge of Rancho Santa Fe, Jeffrey Dodge of Los Gatos, Linda and Hunt Ramsbottom of Los Angeles, seven grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Bob remained extremely active throughout his professional career. Initially, he worked as an engineer for Standard Oil Corporation of California; however, long hours spent sitting in a desk chair did not last long. Bob, born and raised on a Santa Cruz mountain farm, was a true lover of nature. As such, he chose to spend more time outdoors and became a construction apprentice to his uncle, Walker Vaughn. Bob utilized both the skills he learned in the apprenticeship and his Stanford engineering degree when he formed "Robert L. Dodge Construction," which served northern California for over fifty years. Countless residential and commercial developments known for "Dodge Quality" exist in the county today. Throughout his life, Bob was very active among several charitable organizations in Santa Clara County. He had presided as President of both Hope Rehabilitation Services and the Serra Club of San Jose. Bob was an Eagle Scout during his youth, and for fifteen years he gave back to the community as a leader working with handicapped scout troops. Bob contributed countless hours over a number of years working and facilitating Special Olympic Events within Santa Clara County. Bob was honored by the Catholic Church when he was selected as a member of the Knights of Malta in 1983. Bob was respected and cherished by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. The spirit of Bob will forever transcend many lives. His love, honesty, and perseverance toward the greater good of others will persist into eternity. The Celebration of Life Service will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Los Gatos on June 18, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests a donation be made to Hope Services located at: HOPE Services, 30 Las Colinas Lane San Jose, CA 95119 Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Jun. 2, 2010.
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