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Obituary : Willard "Bo" Robertson |
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Oct. 16, 1919 - June 17, 2008 Known affectionately as 'Bo', passed away
peacefully in the home of his son and family in Pilot Hill, CA at the age of 88
years. Bo was born and raised on a farm in Hammond, LA. He earned a B.A. in
Business Accounting from Southeastern Louisiana University, served in the Navy
during WWII, married and moved to San Mateo County where he lived for 55 years
while working as a CPA. Bo served as President of the California Society of
Certified Public Accountants. He was active in the Belmont Rotary Club and Green
Hills Country Club. He gave generously of his time and money. He was preceded in
death by his wife, Inez 'Penny' Robertson and his sister, Norma Langenstein of
Magnolia, Mississippi. He is survived by his daughter Leslie Hopper, her
husband, Russ, their two children Jon - his wife Jenny - and Kim; and his son,
Dave, his wife Kim, their four children, Dan - his wife Erica - Katherine, Mike
and Ashley. The family traditionally celebrated holidays and vacationed
together, and in recent years helped Bo stay independent. All love him dearly
and are going to miss him greatly. A Christian memorial service open to all
family and friends will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday June 23, at the Burlingame
United Methodist Church, 1443 Howard Ave, Burlingame. Gifts of flowers can be
sent to the church or donations made to Rotary Club of Belmont, PO Box 448,
Belmont, 94002 or Sutter Auburn Faith Hospice, 11795 Education St, #224, Auburn,
95602. Arrangements By Crosby-N. Gray& Co. Burlingame, CA ., 650-342-6617
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