February 14, 1926 - March 12, 2013
Robert
Byron Summers Resident of Walnut Creek Born in Muskogee, Oklahoma -
moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma at age five with his sister Marilyn, and then
to Oakland, California at age twelve. Graduated from Oakland Tech High
School and immediately enlisted in the army and fought in World War II
in France. After being discharged with honors, he returned home and
married Patricia Louise Hunt and moved to Walnut Creek in 1953 where he
has resided for the last 60 years while raising three sons. After losing
his wife Pat in 1972, he was then married to Margaret (Peggy) Hunt in
1974 until her passing in 2001. Bob, as he was called by his friends,
was an avid tennis player and loved camping, fishing and most outdoor
sports. He also was one of the founding members of Larkey Private Swim
Club in Walnut Creek. He retired from the Oakland Tribune after
35 years. Bob is Survived by his sons Bob, David and Jim, Niece Ann
Elsbach, Daughters-in- Law Debbie, Cecily and Jackie, Grandchildren Ryan
(Stacy), Michael (Gina), Kelly (Walter), Erin, Kameryn, Josh, Sean,
Alexander, Jacqueline and Melissa and Great Grand Children Ana, Makaela,
Sophie, Tyler, Jonathan and Nicholas. He will be greatly missed by all
who knew him. Funeral ceremonies will be private with family only - a
Celebration of Life will be announced for sometime in May. In Lieu of
flowers - contributions to the Bruns House Hospice of the East Bay would
be appreciated.
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