Beloved family man and friend, Bob Scott, passed away at his home in Gilroy on Sunday, January 30, 2011 at the age of 80. He will be deeply missed. Bob was born and raised in Southern California. He relocated his family to the Bay Area in 1969 and was a long-time resident of San Martin. Bob graduated from Union High School in 1948. From childhood, Bob had a great passion for flying. He enlisted in the US Air Force in 1951, achieving the rank of 1st Lieutenant as an F-86 Sabre pilot. In addition, he served in the California Air National Guard. Bob established his career as a commercial airline pilot and captain for Western Airlines and Delta Airlines, retiring in 1990. He had many talents and hobbies, with his favorites revolving around aircraft, street rods and NASCAR racing. Bob loved to spend time in Hawaii, enjoying the warm weather and beautiful sunsets. Having a strong Christian faith, he was a member of the Church of Christ for many years. Bob was a generous man with a huge heart. He was always ready to lend a hand to anyone in need.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Mary; his children, Traci (Keith) Estes, Dean (Tammy) Scott, Lori (Jeff) Citti; grandchildren, Sherra, Brent and Lorin Estes, and Sara and Ryan Citti. He is also survived by his sister Terri (Johnny) Budge, and brother Mel (Elle) Scott. He also leaves many nephews, nieces, cousins and numerous friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Milford and Viola Scott and infant son, Robert Alan Scott.
Services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, February 11th at Johnson Funeral Home, 17720 Monterey Street, Morgan Hill, followed by a private internment with full military honors at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Parkinson’s Institute and Clinical Center, www.thepi.org
