Robert Lynch
Robert Lynch
Robert Lynch
1925-2015
Bob passed away peacefully, at home with his family by his side. Born to parents John “Jack” & Julia (O’Connor) Lynch in Conception, Missouri, the fourth of 11 children. He worked hard harvesting neighbors crops & at the hardware store to help support the family. Any earnings went straight to his Mother, whom he loved dearly. He loved playing on the school basketball team, but his senior year was interupted when he was drafted to serve in WWII. Before reporting for duty, he married, Eva Mae Keever, on January 12, 1944. In November 1944, Bob left for Europe & his daughter, Joyce Elaine was born in Loveland, CO.
Assigned to the 9th Division, 60th Infantry, Co. B, Pfc. Lynch fought in the Battle of the Bulge, helped capture the Remagan Bridge, & met Soviet patrols at Elbe prior to the invasion of Berlin. Staff Sgt Lynch earned three Bronze Stars, the Belgium Fourragere & the Presidential Unit Citation. His name is included in front of the Maryville Courthouse WWII Memorial. This link tells how he received his army jacket back after many decades. http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/dec/17/jacket-brings-back-memories-for-wwii-vet/
By January 1946, Bob was home & met Joyce for the first time. After living in Fort Collins, CO a few years, he bought a small dump truck & moved to Vista, CA in 1953. Using his ingenuity & “can do” attitude he built his new trucking business, with his wife by his side, hauling material all over three counties. In his opinion, “no job was too small”. You could always find him in his service truck, changing tires, or on the loader, never afraid to roll up his sleeves & get dirty. He always got the job done, no matter what. A true Irishman he always had time to “shoot the breeze”. He mentored many, & treated his truck drivers like family. Lynch Trucking’s custom green fleet of 11 trucks moved to what is now Business Park in the 1970’s . After excavating what he could, part of the land was exchanged for income properties to provide for future generations & prepare for retirement. It was a true family business, where generations learned from “Pa” as he was lovingly referred to. Throughout several decades the community benefitted from his generosity, donating to the YMCA, Little League, Moonlight Theatre, & many more.
Bob enjoyed dancing, San Diego Padre games, lunch dates, & drives with his sweetheart, Eva Mae. In fact, last week they celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary. They both supported and attended every grandchild/g-grandchild/gg-grandchild’s activities, grinning with pride at each accomplishment.
Bob will be missed greatly by his whole family, business associates, the community, & his many friends. He was a humble, hard working man, with a generous heart, who gave all he could to benefit others. He made each person feel important. We will love him forever.
Survivors; Wife, Eva Mae, daughter, Joyce Elaine Milord Grandchildren; Michelle (Sheldon) Kennington, Deborah(Steve) Ennis, Robert (Darci) Milord Great-Grandchildren; Thomas (Caitlin), Joshua, Jacob, David Kennington, Jason, & Justin Ennis, Alexis Trebbe, Renee (Andrew) Long, Cole, & Kylie Milord. Great-Great Grandchildren; Christian & Jameson Trebbe, Rory Kennington, & Matthew Long. Sisters; Dolores Lynch, Mary Lou Schauer, Stella(Bud) Wiederholt, Julianna Engstrom, Betty(Paul) Pappert Sisters-in-laws; Beverly & Cleo Lynch along with many Nephews & Nieces Predeceased Siblings; Linus, Kenny, Connie, & Ronnie Lynch, & Rita Brady
Funeral Mass; Thurs, January 29th @ 10am, St. Francis Catholic Church 525 W. Vista Way, Vista 92083 Burial; Eternal Hills Cemetery with Military Honors 1999 El Camino Real, Oceanside, CA 92054
