Robert R. Torrey, Sr., a resident of Pasadena, passed away at 1:30 in the morning, on August 13, 2011. Dr. Torrey was born July 7, 1922 in Stonehem, Massachusetts. His parents were missionaries, and he grew up in India attending the Vincent Hill School in the Himalayan Mountains. He came to the United States and graduated from Pacific Union College in 1944 with a Bachelor of Science degree. He graduated from the School of Medicine at Loma Linda University Medical School in 1947. He served as a captain in the United States Army from 1946 until 1949 when he was honorably discharged. He practiced medicine as a general practitioner and then went into a general surgery residency and thoracic surgery residency at the White Memorial Hospital which he completed in 1960. He then practiced general surgery and thoracic surgery at Glendale Adventist Hospital until he was 81 years old, at which time he retired to Pasadena, California until his death on August 13, 2011. He was very active in various societies, but particularly in the Kiwanis Club, and at one time he was the lieutenant governor of the Kiwanis Club. He was a world traveler, avid artist and golfer. He was a friend to all, and no matter what your station in life, he would always speak with you. He was always an optimist, and he would always find ways to make other people's lives better. He is survived by his wife, Shirley: his three children Robert Torrey, Jr, Louise Allen, and Anita Torrey; his grandchildren Lisa Kirk, Melissa Torrey and Robert Torrey, III, Tommy Allen, Michelle Allen, and Kristen Ortner; and his four great grandchildren Ashley Kirk, Aaron Kirk, Juliana Torrey and Robert Torrey, IV. He will be missed by his family, patients and his friends. His funeral will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 1:00 PM at the Montecito Mortuary in Colton, California. Dr. Torrey found great joy and peace in reading and watching Jesus 101 on T.V. from the Voice of Prophecy. In Lieu of flowers family has requested donations to be made to Voice of Prophecy, Attn: Jesus 101 Biblical Institute P.O. Box 941659, Simi Valley, California 93094 or via their website www.jesus101institute.com.
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