<VV> Bob Piper RIP

[Larry Shapiro]

Robert Piper (1930 - 2010)  |   Visit Guest Book
Robert Piper Resident of San Andreas
Robert Piper passed away peacefully from this world on December 31st in the 
early evening. At his side were his wife and caregiver Karen, and his 
beloved dogs, Alphie, Spanky and Sobie. He amazed us all and hung in there 
for his 80th birthday and Christmas, and had us laughing many a time. Robert 
was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 14, 1930. He enlisted in the Air 
Force in 1951 for four years, and left as a flight engineer on the B-29. He 
followed his childhood dreams of flying, and retired as a 747 Captain with 
Pan American World Airways after 34 years. Bob and his family moved from New 
York, to California, and resided in Pacifica, Saratoga, and finally retiring 
to San Andreas in the gold country. Bob loved his cars! He owned quite a 
few? He was a member of several Corvair clubs, and never missed a convention 
or an auto swap meet. Robert is pre-deceased by his first wife Barbara, and 
leaves behind his wife Karen of 43 years, children Vicki, Vance, Bobby , 
Scott and 6 grandchildren. You knew when Bob was in a room - his smile, 
contagious laughter, and love of life brought joy to all who knew him. A 
memorial service will be held Sunday, January 9th at 10:00 in the Chapel of 
the Roses at the Oak Hill Cemetery , 300 Curtner Ave., SJ, CA 95125. 
Luncheon Reception following at the San Jose Scottish Rite Center at 2455 
Masonic Drive, SJ, CA.