Robert James LERNER
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Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 3D Obituary - October 15, 2017
On September 22, 2017, our
wonderful father, Col. Robert
James Lerner, took his last
flight. He joined our mother,
Martha, in Heaven.
Robert "Bob" was born May
26th, 1927, to Magdalena and
Robert Lerner and grew up in
Harvey, ND. After graduating
from high school, he joined
the U.S. Army Air Force and
became a fighter pilot. He
served proudly and bravely in
the Korean War and
continued his Air Force career
until his retirement. He was
proud of his country and
instilled in his family the
honor of serving. His father,
father-in-law, brother and all
three sons served in the
Armed Forces. Two grandsons
are currently serving.
After a life of travel and
service, he became a drug and alcohol addiction counselor in
Breckenridge, Colorado and helped many in need. After
Breckenridge they finally settled in Grand Junction where Bob
became active with the local Watch and Clock Club. Bob and
Martha enjoyed many years of "RV-ing" back and forth across
the country visiting friends and family.
Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Martha and daughter,
Patricia. He is survived by his brother, Gene; sister, Joyce
(Lyle); his sons, Chuck ( Linda), Scott (Jana), and Alan
(Catherine), and daughters, Suzanne (Kevin) and Diane (Pete).
Our father was blessed to have nine beautiful grandchildren and
six precious great-grandchildren.
There will be a service next Spring at the Veteran’s Memorial
Cemetery in Grand Junction.
On behalf of our dad we would like to thank the Doctors,
Nurses, CNA’s, and supportive staff of HopeWest. We thank his
many friends and care givers including Stephanie, Earl, George,
Denise and Mark.
