It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father Robert G. Viles on August 12, 2015. Bob was born October 19, 1934, in Ventura where he lived most of his life. He attended Ventura High School, Ventura College and the University of Southern California, graduating with a business degree in 1957. He married the former Marilynn Schmitt in 1955, and they raised three children together, Jeff, Tracy and Andy.
Bob enjoyed his family, home, backyard barbeques, golf, family trips to Bass Lake and USC football games, having been a season ticket holder since 1965. He maintained close relationships with his childhood and college friends through the years.
Bob was a successful business owner and was a founding partner of the insurance brokerage firm, Balden, Carter and Viles in Oxnard for 28 years. He was past president of the Oxnard Chamber of Commerce and of Saticoy Country Club. Bob was elected to the County Board of Education for four terms, representing the City of Ventura for 20 years. He founded the Ventura County Alumni Association and was a long time member.
He is survived by his son, Jeff Viles; son and daughter-in-law, Andy and Linda Viles; sister and brother-in-law, Brenda and Dick Worley; grandchildren, Kevin, Emily, Eric, Darren and David. Bob was preceded in death by his daughter, Tracy Viles Bride and his parents, J.G. and Lucille Viles.
The family would like to thank Thomas McBreen, MD, Lexington Assisted Living and Victoria Care Center for the care of their father.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, August 29, 2015, 3:00 P.M. at the Ted Mayr Funeral Home, 3150 Loma Vista Road, Ventura, with the Reverend Dr. Leonard Dewitt officiating.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Ventura High School Alumni Foundation, 2 Catalina Street, Ventura, CA 93001.
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