Robert Rodney Mosier passed away the morning of March 11th, 2021 in Orange County, CA. Please contribute your thoughts/memories below and stay safe.
Words of Friends & Family
September 9th, 1924 to March 3rd, 2021
Robert Rodney Mosier passed away the morning of March 11th, 2021 in Orange County, CA. Please contribute your thoughts/memories below and stay safe.
I am happy that he is finally re-united with Grammabev and his long-lost bullhorn, calling down to people playing on the big beach in the sky. I miss you a lot.
Poppabob,
You made it your mission to bring people together. You inspired and brought out the best in so many of us. Rest well, knowing the good you created in the world.
Fly low and slow… mission complete!
There are very few people, in my opinion, who are both magnanimous (generous and forgiving) and erudite (having great learning or knowledge). As in most things, Papabob exceeded expectations. And in this way, he exhibited both a tremendous knowledge in most things, and a generous spirit.
These two traits were most present when interacting with his children and grandchildren. Papabob was incredibly invested in his family – as he would say, a family that now extends to (insert large number here) great grandchildren. He was insistent that if he could teach you a skill, he would. If he could impart a life-lesson, he would. If he could find a way to support a worthwhile pursuit, he would. And in the end he loved to tell anyone he encountered about his successful, amazing, talented and impressive family.
As a quick aside, an example of this behavior that stands out in my mind is a story that my mother has told me; as a teenager my mother owned a VW beatle, and as with many new things in life there were learning moments, one of which was that my mother seized her engine. Upon getting the car back to the house, she approached Papabob on what to do. He asked her, “how much money have you saved?” to which she replied, “$5” and he responded, “well, that’s enough to buy a book. But you can use my tools and garage.” Never one to leave his family unsupported but also unable to pass up a learning moment, this anecdote perfectly captures my opinion of Papabob; generous and knowledgable.
I can only hope and work to follow his example in this regard, and in that way honor the exemplary man, grandfather, father, husband, counselor and role model he was.
Bob,
I miss you sooo much already looking at the goodie bag I made for you the other day for your girls to bring to you in your facility. Will keep it as is and think of you whenever I look at it. I’m so glad I took the time to stop by and say Hi the day I saw you outside your house. “Nice day, huh”…definitely, and that’s how our friendship started. You where one of the most fun, genuine, generous and interesting people I’ve ever met, especially at your age. But I’ll bet you had been as much fun etc if we met a long time ago. A small piece of my heart is broken tonight and looking at our text messages that i off course save, I cry and smile at the same time. So much I want to say but for right now, I think you are happy to see Beverly and Jr and don’t worry, and I’m sure you know we all take care of Blackjack and Photon for you. Thank you so much PapaBob for being my friend! So much more to be said but for right now, love you and miss you even more. I also got to know so many amazing people of your family which I appreciate a lot. Fly by one day and say Hi….Cissi and Speedy
My son Mael and I will forever be grateful for having the opportunity to spend time with Bob. No one loved a family as much as Bob loved his. And what an extraordinary family indeed. “I am lucky he would say…” I always teased him that it was about a lot more than luck and the thing he was really lucky about was his beautiful white hair. We will miss hime dearly. Kay and Mael
PoppaBob leaves behind an incredible legacy in his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His values, strong character, and life lessons will long outlive his time here on earth, and I’m so grateful that this legacy will continue to keep his memory alive for all of us who will miss him dearly.
In honor of PoppaBob’s 90th Birthday, I gave him a list of “90 Things We Love About PoppaBob.” It’s worth repeating here, to commemorate the qualities that made him so unique, memorable and amazing.
1. You have a twinkle in your eye that lights up the room
2. You bring the family together
3. You always make us feel at home
4. You were smart enough to marry GrammaBev
5. You were persuasive enough to convince GrammaBev to marry you
6. You raised wonderful children
7. You are practical
8. You value hard work
9. You truly care about others
10. You’re a great role model
11. You have a sense of adventure
12. You teach others to be competent and self-reliant
13. Your enthusiasm for life is contagious
14. You have a kind soul
15. You have a big heart
16. You are an excellent communicator
17. You connect people, and created the legendary BobNet
18. You greet us with enthusiasm and hospitality
19. You have a great laugh
20. You are unbelievably generous
21. You’re curious
22. You tell it like it is
23. You celebrate the talents of each of your grandkids
24. You passed on some great genes
25. You photographically document every family visit
26. You welcome everyone into your family
27. You always make time for us
28. You make everyone feel special
29. You challenge your children and grandchildren to be the best that they can be
30. You live a purposeful life
31. You achieve what you set your mind to
32. You appreciate nature, and pay attention to the tides and the shifting of the sun throughout the seasons
33. You were a smart investor in beautiful properties
34. You enjoy watching others enjoy your beach
35. You’re active in your community
36. You’re a World War II hero
37. You are a fearless aviator
38. You and GrammaBev are the most welcoming people in the history of the world
39. You always put family first
40. You’ll take anyone who walks through your door
41. You share GrammaBev’s yummy treats
42. You invented your own secret handshake
43. You don’t act your age
44. You teach valuable life lessons
45. You bring the past to life for younger generations
46. You still have spunk
47. You praise and value resourcefulness
48. You set a wonderful example of how to live for your entire family
49. You tell great stories
50. You’re a great writer
51. You’re patriotic
52. You have high standards
53. You share your beautiful beach and fantastic view with everyone
54. You’ve built a strong foundation for your family
55. You’re pretty darn smart
56. You’re a technology pioneer
57. You have conviction
58. You are brave
59. You’re the nucleus of the family
60. You build a sense of community among all the people you meet
61. You are genuinely interested in other people
62. You help people stay in touch with each other
63. You’ve built a global network of friends through your kindness
64. Your door is always open
65. You are the tireless sentinel of all things happening in Laguna Beach
66. You make us laugh
67. You are a very handsome guy
68. You’re a snappy dresser
69. You wear nifty suspenders
70. You never settle for mediocre
71. You’re supportive of your family
72. You don’t beat around the bush
73. You love cats – just like us!
74. You give us the inside scoop on what your kids were like before we knew them
75. You make a big deal out of Christmas Eve
76. You’re now a published author – CONGRATULATIONS!
77. You’re a lifelong learner
78. Innovation excites you
79. You give great hugs
80. You value tradition
81. You save articles you think we’ll find interesting
82. You take pride in your family, and rightfully so!
83. You believe in your children
84. You believe in your grandchildren
85. You believe in your great-grandchildren
86. You’re a loving soul mate for GrammaBev
87. You stay in touch, no matter the distance
88. You show love through your actions
89. You teach us to pay it forward
90. You’re one in a million!
We’ll miss you dearly PoppaBob. I’m saddened by the fact that our second daughter will never have the opportunity to meet you, but I’m so grateful that Tripp’s last conversation with you was to share the news of her upcoming arrival, and that you had the opportunity to share in our joy.
Thank you for creating this amazing family, and we’ll do our best to carry your legacy onward.
Much love always,
Karen
Love it! I wish I would have known nr:42, the handshake…Made me smile big today so Thank You! Cissi
For numerous years, Bob was an active member of the Laguna Beach Community. We served on the North Laguna Community Association board of directors together for several years and his voice was a voice of reason on so many fronts. He honored me as a military brat and even gave me some medals at an event where I was being honored. I do remember he and Bev together in their home and I loved all her clocks.. RIP Bob.
I got to spend time with Bob & Beverly on several occasions. Everybody knows how Bob loved loved to share his experiences and show off his gadgets. I admired him for his contributions to his community & profession and for his ability to tell a story. Definitely a life worth celebrating.
Despite the many, many people Poppa Bob invited into his home and his life, he always made me feel important and appreciated. The greatest lesson he taught me was to treat every moment like it was special, like it might become an epic story to tell one day. I think that was the magic PPB and Gramma Bev created together, that even the ordinary happenings of life can become legendary tales if you pay attention to them and share them with those you love. It was like being in on a big secret of how to get the most joy out of life. I promise to to try my best to keep this part of Poppa Bob alive in my life.
Poppa Bob, thanks to you and Grammer Bev for making me and my family always feel welcome, like we are a part of your family. You and Grammer Bev were so devoted to family. I could tell how proud you were and the joy you had in sharing life with them. And, for good reason. You and Grammer Bev have a wonderful family. You were so kind, fun, caring, and again, extremely welcoming. I and I’m sure many others have similar fond memories and appreciation of your friendship. I’ll miss you.