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Robert Walsh, Jr. Obituary
He served in the Navy for over 26 years. After retirement from the Navy, he taught elementary school in Hawaii, Indonesia, Iran, and Saudi Arabia. He then returned to the communications and information technology field as a defense contractor and civil servant for the Defense Information Systems Agency - Pacific until 2001. He continued to serve as a contractor until retirement in 2007. He had over 35 years of service in the Department of Defense.
He enjoyed traveling, living in Hawaii, the ocean, information technology, and being with his family. He was married to Della Jane Ryan for 56 years. She passed away in August of 2010.
Bob is survived by his three children, Elizabeth Schmidt (Joseph), Peter Walsh (Joanne), and Michael Walsh. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
A Mass of Christian Burial is planned for Thursday, January 22, 2015, 11:00 a.m., at St. Paul Catholic Church, 9 El Pomar Rd., Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Walsh, Jr.
Michael Proctor
March 2, 2015
Bob and Della were close friends and we will miss them greatly. We spent many wonderful times with them in Hawaii. Bob lived to spend time with his children and grand children.
Marcus
February 4, 2015
Sincere condolences, may God bless and support the family, along with the love of family and friends
Brad Ibanez
February 3, 2015
Aloha to you Bob,
I will always remember you for your friendship and kind greetings. You've had a good run at life and surely God will have a place for you now that you've gone home.
Fondest Aloha From Paradise
Brad I.
Royce Sarusal
February 3, 2015
Rest in peace Bob. you were always a soft spoken gentleman. Thanks for the years working with you at DISAPAC.
Rusty Schlagheck
February 2, 2015
Bob was a kind gentleman's gentleman. It was a pleasure working with him for several years in Hawaii. Condolences to Bob's family.
February 2, 2015
I worked with Mr. Walsh at DISA PAC. What a great man. Rest in peace my friend.
Burt Freitas
February 2, 2015
Bob was a pleasure to travel with when he worked for the government at DISA PAC. He was my DSN Switch Evaluator and very good at his job, he was missed when he retired from the government and will be remembered now that he is with his loved ones. Thankyou for the memories.
January 30, 2015
Bob was my favorite Communications Officer at NAVCAMSEASTPAC in Wahiawa, and a trusted friend, in later years, at DCA-PAC. I will forever remember his quick smiles and words of praise. God Bless ya, RW. K/JB
Catherine McCloskey
January 27, 2015
So sorry to hear of the loss of your grandfather, Vikki. I remember your it stories of your time in Hawaii with them. My condolences to you and to your mother.
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