WEATHERMAN, Robert B. (Bob)

The Prescott Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Tuesday, June 20, 2006 Robert B. (Bob) Weatherman Born March 21, 1947, Bob passed away suddenly from heart failure June 6, 2006, doing what he loved best, working on the mini-ranch he and his wife, Bea, built in Paulden, Arizona. A 20-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department (1969-1989), Bob retired as PIII from the Van Nuys Division in the San Fernando Valley. He joined LAPD after four years of active sea duty during the Vietnam War conflict, and received an honorable discharge, E-5, from the U.S. Navy Submarine Service (1964-1968). Bob leaves behind a much-loved family and mother, Ruth Brown- Quantz of Norco, Calif. His father, Robert Benton Weatherman Sr., preceded him in death. He is survived by his sons, Robert (Gisele) Weatherman III of Hazelton, Penn.; Kenneth (Jean) Weatherman of Holly Springs, N.C.; and daughter Denise (Daries) Biggerstaff of Raleigh, N.C. Bob has five grandchildren, Kenneth Weatherman, Katie and Evanne Weatherman and Daries and Torin Biggerstaff. He is also survived by his brother, Terry (Tomya) Pemberton of Norco, Calif.; and sisters, Susan Jackson of Whittier, Calif., Carol (Danny) Wagner of Running Springs, Calif., Tracy (Jeff) Even son of Newman, Calif., Gayle (Don) Anderson of Chester, Md. and Mary Hoime of Robbinsdale, Minn.; plus many more friends and family. Bob and Bea retired to Paulden in 1993. Bob loved and cared for his "ponies" and all kinds of animals. He had a special love for his horses and he never closed the door on any animal or any person needing help. Until his health declined, he was an active board member of the Paulden Volunteer Fire Department and enjoyed being Santa Claus in the community for several years. Never one to be idle, his hobbies were restoring and upholstering antique automobiles, wood working and worked for R.W. Turner & Son Pump and Windmill in Chino Valley and Marciante Saddle & Prescott Ranch in Paulden. He was very active in, and had a strong belief for, giving back to his community. A cremains mass will be held at St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church, 2062 N. Highway 89 in Chino Valley on Saturday, June 17, at 11 a.m. A reception will follow immediately after the service at the church. Bob loved sports and particularly enjoyed watching and following Chino Valley High School athletics. Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home is providing services to the family. Information provided by survivors.
Posted by Judy Wight Branson on June 26, 2011

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