Bob graduated from Pacific High School in 1958 and attended Skadron Business College in San Bernardino.
Bob met the love of his life Sharon Blasongame at Faith Bible Church in San Bernardino in 1955. The couple was married in 1959 and were blessed with three children, Mark, Karen and Kris, who attended Yucaipa schools.
Bob worked for CB Glass and Mirror in San Bernardino and received his apprenticeship as a glazier. Together with his wife, Sharon, they opened Rialto Glass in 1968. After a successful career in the glass business, Bob became a commercial and residential developer. Over the years building homes in Colorado and California.
In 2010 he renovated and opened the historic Lockwoods Hardware and together with Sharon, they opened Uptown Pets, embarking on another business venture. One of his young customers nicknamed him “Pet Shop Bob”.
Bob was a philanthropist, giving to multiple local organizations. He would host free pet food donations to the community, and participated in donating other items such as pumpkins and turkey baskets for seniors and low income families. Bob hosted a successful fundraiser for San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department’s fallen Jeremiah MacKay in 2013. He would always volunteer and sponsor local events such as the Soap Box Derby and the annual Christmas Parade in Yucaipa. He also donated to Set Free, Yucaipa Animal Placement Society and many others. He believed deeply in volunteerism and giving back.
In 2016 Bob was Yucaipa Citizen of the Year and was also presented an award for Outstanding Business from Smiles for Seniors 2016 Umbrella Awards.
Bob was a caring and nurturing family man. He was always a strong provider and a follower of his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. We loved Daddy/Grandpa dearly and we’ll see him in Heaven soon. He will be greatly missed,” said his family.
He is predeceased by his parents, sisters Evelyne Andrick, Phyllis Clem and son Mark R. Orr.
He is survived by his wife Sharon; daughters Karen (Warren) Bierma and Kris (Doug) Small; grandchildren Melissa Endreson, Joel Bierma, Brent Bierma and Kevin Carlisle; great-grandchildren, Jude, Peder, Gemma, Owen, Malachi, Evie and Beau; sister Barbara Shartzer.
Visitation will be held at Montecito Memorial Park, 3520 E. Washington, Colton, Valley View Chapel on Dec. 20, from 4 to 8 p.m.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.montecitomemorialparkandmortuary.com for the Orr family.
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