Robert W. Stallings

Robert W. Stallings Robert Stallings passed away on January 9, 2014, peacefully at his home in Santa Barbara, CA with his family at his side. He was 91 years old. Bob was born in Santa Barbara, CA on February 21, 1922 to Francis and Catherine Stallings. He attended Peabody School, La Cumbre Jr. High and graduated from Santa Barbara High School. Some of his fondest memories were being a track star and winning the CIF championship with his high school football team. . In 1944, Bob married Doris Dickerson of Santa Barbara. They were neighbors when they met and after marrying, built a house between their families' homes where they have resided ever since. They were married for 67 years. Bob was stationed in San Francisco while in the U.S. Coast Guard, and lived the remainder of his life in Santa Barbara. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 35 years and held many other jobs simultaneously, including master barber at the Central Barber Shop. Bob was an avid outdoorsman and especially loved hunting and fishing. He had an exceptional green thumb and loved tending to his large yard and vegetable garden. He was a people person and was always willing to help others with anything that needed to be done. He dedicated his life to his family and friends, and was loved and respected by everyone whose lives he touched. He was preceded in death by his wife Doris Stallings, parents, sisters Colette Dickman, Claire Jedlicka-Kirkendall, and Margaret Stallings and his brothers, Francis, Tom, and Phillip Stallings. Robert is survived by his children, Pamela Stallings of Santa Barbara, Robert Stallings Jr. (Marilynn McGraw) of McCall, Idaho, Terry Leden (Craig) of Eagar, Arizona, Scott Stallings of Santa Barbara, Sally Bass (Rick) of Woodland Hills, grandchildren; Ronnie Albright, Sarah, Christina, Carly and Brett Bass, sister-in-law Vivian Leslie and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the Santa Barbara Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care for their support and assistance. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Visiting Nurses and Hospice of Santa Barbara. A graveside service will be held on Friday, January 17, 11:00 a.m., at Calvary Cemetery on Hope Avenue, Santa Barbara. Reception to follow at Tucker’s Grove Park, 805 San Antonio Creek Road Santa Barbara.

Robert W. Stallings

February 22, 1922 - January 9, 2014