Robert William Brock
Obituary
Robert William (Bob) Brock was born in Kansas City, March 1, 1928. He passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on June 17, 2026.
Always an adventurer, he left home at a young age and served in the Merchant Marines where he travelled the world and served during WWII. Later, he was drafted into the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.
He settled in Southern California and later opened Bob's Manhattan Beach Nursery and Florist. Bob was an avid runner, pilot and duck hunter. He never met a stranger and one of his mottos was "Money is not your wealth in life, but the friends you have." By this standard, Bob was a wealthy man.
Bob is survived by his wife of 40 years, Cathy; his sons, John and Bill; his grandson Evan; his sister Dorothy Chamblin; and many nieces, nephews and cherished friends. He was predeceased by his siblings Thomas G. Brock III, Rosemary Connell and Margaret Campbell.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 208 Matheson Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448, or to the OASIS Clinic, 520 27th St., Oakland, CA. 94612.
A celebration of Bob's life will be held on August 8, from 1:00-4:00 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in the gymnasium.
Published in Healdsburg Tribune · June 23, 2026