Sunday, June 17, 2018

Welcome Home, Bronco Hollowell

Bronco Hollowell, son of former B7 Ward members Bob and Carol Hollowell, returned home with honor from 2 years of service to the Lord and His children in the Spain Malaga Mission.  Bronco, the 4thHollowell missionary, is excited to be home, but wishes he could have brought some of those he learned to love in Spain, home with him.

His future plans include attending Southern Utah University in Cedar City toward a goal – “waaaaay down the road” – of becoming a doctor, and more specifically a nephrologist, medical and pediatric specialist in the study of normal kidney function and kidney problems, the preservation of kidney health, and the treatment of kidney problems, from diet and medication to renal replacement therapy (dialysis and kidney transplantation).

Congratulations, Bronco on a successful mission ... and welcome home!

Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Farewell, Brother Bob Knowlton

Robert Wells Knowlton, Jr. passed away peacefully on June 2, 2018 in St George, Utah.  He was born on July 4, 1946 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Donna Bennett and Robert Knowlton.  Until he was five, he thought all Independence Day celebrations were in his honor! His family moved to San Diego, CA when he was a small child and where he later graduated from Point Loma High School.  Growing up in Southern California, Bob spent the majority of his time golfing or surfing at the beach.  

Bob and Anita DeRoss were married on June 18, 1977 in Sacramento, CA.  They were later sealed for time and eternity in the Los Angeles Temple.  Together they moved to Southern California where Bob began his career at the Teledyne Corporation.  Bob graduated from Athens State College with degrees in both Business and Accounting. He retired from Telefyne Stillman-Larrs as their Chief Financial Officer then began a career as an independent consultant focusing on strategic planning.  He spent most of his time consulting in Las Vegas and the Bay Area. 

Bob was active in the LDS Church serving faithfully in numerous callings but had an especially deep love for temple service.  Bob also had a great love for his family and others.  During his life, he earned a reputation as a man with impeccable character and a brilliant mind combined with a special willingness and ability to help others. His life focus was driven by this love, ability, and compassion to give to others.  He had a positive impact on hundreds of individuals who he was asked to serve and help.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Thomas Knowlton.  He is survived by his wife, Anita and their three sons, Christopher (Leslie), Robert, III (Lisa), Jeffrey (Rachel), and nine grandchildren.  He was loved by his family and will be missed by all who knew him.  A private service will be held at Mt. Shasta Memorial Park in Mt. Shasta, CA.