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Robert
Wentworth
d. Dec 5, 2025
Anchorage
Our beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather Robert (Bob) Wentworth passed away peacefully at the age of 91 in Anchorage, Alaska on December 5, 2025, at home with his family. Bob was a former resident of Bishop, California and a former Bishop Union High School Chemistry, Science and Math teacher from 1968 to 1993.
Bob was preceded in death by his wife Joni and granddaughter Sarah. He is survived by his son Russ, (Sook), daughter Robin, (Geoffrey), 3 grandsons, 2 granddaughters in-law, 3 great grandchildren and brother Jimmy, (Ann).
Bob was born in Miami, Florida in 1934. He graduated from High School in 1952 in Jacksonville, Florida. He attended the University of Gainesville in Florida for 2 years. Bob joined the United States Navy and served his country as a Boatswains Aviation Mate on the aircraft carrier USS Ticonderoga during the end of the Korean War. He was on active duty from 1954 to 1956 and the reserves for 6 years. He married Joni on June 25, 1955. Bob finished his education at Idaho State University where his 2 children were born. He taught in Florida for 2 years, and in Shiprock, New Mexico for 5 years. He earned his Master of Science Education at New Mexico State University. The family moved to Bishop, California where he taught until he retired.
Bob was a volunteer ski patrolman and EMT at Mammoth Mountain ski area for 20 years.
Upon retiring from BUHS, Bob and Joni moved to Anacortes, Washington. They enjoyed golfing, sailing and all of their wonderful friends.
Bob was very active at St Mary's Catholic Church in Anacortes, Washington. He was a fourth degree Knight of Columbus, Eucharist minister, usher and lay person.
Joni passed away in 2013, and Bob remained in Anacortes, Washington until October 2022. Bob lived in Alaska his remaining years and attended St. Benedict's Catholic Church in Anchorage.
Bob will be interred at Grandview Cemetery in Anacortes next to his beloved wife Joni on Thursday, January 8th at 11:00 am.
To share memories of Bob, please visit www.evanschapel.com/obituary/bob-wentworth
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