Robert “Bob” Galloway was surrounded by his adoring family as he entered into eternal rest on March 20, 2015.Bob was born on October 1, 1926 in Twechar, Scotland, and was the son of the late Robert M. Galloway, Sr. and Ellen Jane Bradford. Along with his parents and older brother James, Bob immigrated to the USA when he was 3 years old. His family made their home in Longmont, CO where Bob spent his childhood. At the age of 18, he enlisted in the US Navy where he served between 1944 and 1947.
Following his military service, Bob moved to Eureka, CA where he met and married the love of his life, Blanche "Nell" Colleen Hendrickson. In 1958, Bob and Nell moved from Eureka to Stockton where they lived for nearly 50 years.
Following a 40-year career in banking, Bob retired from Union Safe Deposit Bank in 1991 where he was Vice President and Manager. In recent years, Bob lived in Sacramento County in order to be close to his family; at the time of his passing, Bob resided in Elk Grove, CA where he had lived since 2011. Bob was an avid golfer and a former member of the Stockton Golf and Country Club, where he once served as president. He will be missed dearly by all who knew him and remembered fondly for his quick wit and sense of humor. Bob was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Nell Galloway. Left to mourn his passing are three children: Cathy Verkerk (wife of James Verkerk), Lori Brisson (wife of Michael Brisson) and Mark Galloway. He is also survived by five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Green Valley Hospice, 3009 Douglas Blvd #160, Roseville, CA 95661.
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VISITATION
No Visitation will be held.
SERVICES
A Graveside Inurnment will be held Saturday April 11, 2015 , 10:15 a.m. at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi, CA 95240
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Following the service, a Celebration of Life will be held at Harmony Wynelands, also in Lodi.