Robert "Bob" Vincent

Robert C. Vincent passed away at his home in Yreka, California on April 23, 2016. Bob was born in Willow Ranch, California on May 13, 1939 to Charles and Georgia Vincent. He was raised on the family ranch, going to elementary school in Willow Ranch and high school in Alturas, California. He met Margaret Robison in high school, and in 1958, they were united in marriage. Bob worked for the Standard Oil Refinery in Richmond, California as an Instrument Technician until 1964. He then worked for the City of San Jose Water Treatment Plant as an Instrument Technician, and went to school in the evenings to become an electrician. In 1968, Bob, Margaret, and their three children moved to Seiad Valley, California, on the Klamath River, where Bob became the Electrician for High Ridge Lumber Company. Later, the Lumber Company moved to Yreka, where their children, Gordon, Nancy, and John graduated from high school. In 1989, Bob decided to return to farming, and he bought a farm near his home place in Gooselake Valley. He also continued his electrician work with Fremont Millworks, Pacific Pine Products, and Woodgrain Millworks in Lakeview, Oregon. Bob enjoyed the farm until he became ill in 2015, when he sold the farm and returned to Yreka. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Georgia Vincent, and his younger brother, Gordon. He is survived by his wife, Margaret, of 57 years, and their three children: Gordon (Emily) Vincent of Grenada, California, Nancy (Mark) Ramsdell from Albany, Oregon, and John (Melanie) Vincent of Anderson, California; his siblings, Kelton Vincent of Lakeview, Oregon, Betty Smith of Lakeview, Oregon, and Beverle Weidner of New Pine Creek, Oregon; eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. A viewing will be held on Thursday evening, April 28, 2016, from 5-7 p.m. at Girdner Funeral Chapel in Yreka. A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 29, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Miner’s Inn Convention Center (North Annex) at 122 East Miner Street, Yreka. In lieu of flowers, the family would suggest a contribution to Madrone Hospice, Inc., 255 Collier Circle, Yreka, 96097.

Robert "Bob" Vincent

May 13, 1939 - April 23, 2016