Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 05/16/2009 12:12 AM
Updated by: Kim_Hamilton on 05/16/2009 12:12 AM
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Murphys Diggins resident Bob Toombs Passed Away on May 12, 2009
Murphys, CA...Former electrical engineer Robert Ray Toombs died of natural causes Tuesday, May 12, 2009, at his home in Murphys. He was 80.A native of Berkeley, Mr. Toombs was born April 19, 1929. He lived in Murphys for 24 years, and was an electrical engineer for PG&E for 36 years. He was a member of the Ophir Bear Mountain Masonic Lodge No. 33 in Murphys and Disabled American Veterans. He was a ham radio operator.....
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Eldora Toombs of Murphys; children Ronald (Shereen) Toombs of Concord, Steven (Sylvia) Toombs of Vienna, Ohio, Karen (Ben) Lucero of Lodi and Laura (Bill) Anderson of Sonora; brother Donald Toombs of Turlock; sister Carol Pelletier of Walnut Creek; and five grandchildren.
Visitation was held Monday at Angels Memorial Chapel. A graveside service is scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Buena Vista Cemetery in Murphys. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Visiting Nurses Association/Hospice, P.O. Box 4805, Murphys, CA 95370.
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