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Location: Gulfport, MS | Subject: Wednesday Obits
BOMAR, Jack Luther, 88, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in Denton early on April 12, 2018. Although his mind and memory were sharp, his body couldn't keep up any longer. He was born in Santa Anna Texas on August 8, 1929, the son of John Luther and Mary Elizabeth Bomar. He served his country in the US Navy as a submariner aboard the USS Quillback (SS-424). After moving around many times in his younger years, the Bomars moved to Denton in 1961, where he raised his family, and operated a successful clothing business. He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Doris Wyatt, and his wife Marjorie Stanhope Bomar. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Joni Harper Bomar, children, Jack Bomar, Jr. (Barbara), Vicki Cummings (Randy), Stan Bomar (Linda), Brant Bomar, Lori Spors (Greg), Christie Sanders ( Paul) Lisa Tucker (Mark), and Vonda LeVan; 13 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. The family would especially like to thank Leland White, Dad's "younger brother", for his friendship and companionship for many years, and doctors Gary Fazio, and Jaspaul Bhangoo for taking care of Dad, keeping him around this long with their care. A small family service was held at Meador Funeral Home in Gainesville on Saturday, April 14th. Pastor Ross Appleton delivered a beautiful message and shared the Lord's Prayer according to his grandfather's wishes. Dad was laid to rest next to his mother in the Fairview Cemetery in Gainesville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Denton High School Family Assistance Foundation. A section 501(c)(3) charity in Dad's name. dentonhighcares.com. Published in Denton Record-Chronicle Apr. 18, 2018.
CURLEY, Robert James, 76, passed away on February 142018 in Healdsburg, California. Bob was born July 9, 1941 in Canton, Ohio. After graduating from Goshen High School where he was president of his high school class, he joined the US Navy at the age of seventeen where he attended language school in Monterey, California, becoming proficient as a Russian translator. Stationed in Japan, Bob developed an intense interest in their culture that continued throughout his lifetime. Part of his service during this period was aboard the atomic submarine USS Sargo (SSN-583). He served honorably and was discharged in 1962. Bob went on to complete his education at San Francisco State University. He worked for many years at Blake, Moffett & Towne in San Francisco where he was one of their top sales representatives, earning many awards. Bob was preceded in death by his partner, Bill Alin of San Francisco. He is survived by his longtime friends, Curtis Thomson and Sonny Childers, both of Sonoma County, his brothers Donald Trummer of Washingtonville, Ohio and Patrick Curley of North Lawrence, Ohio, a sister, Francis Curley from Port Charlotte, Florida and nieces, Diane Griffith of Pacifica California and Marlene Shapira of Halfmoon Bay, California. In addition to his wonderful self-deprecating sense of humor, Bob's life was filled with generosity, kindness and love for others. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew him. Published in San Francisco Chronicle on Apr. 22, 2018
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