1935
Robert
2024
Robert Eugene Schneller
July 9, 1935 — March 12, 2024
Bob Schneller was born in Los Angeles, California July 9, 1935 to Matthew James and Mary Jane
Schneller. Bob passed away peacefully on March 12, 2024 at his home, surrounded by immediate family
in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Bob was always active and enjoyed staying busy. He lived a life full of achievements and
adventures. He was a loving father raising two daughters, Linda Gordon (of Spokane WA), and Susan
Hollingshead (of Grand Junction, CO).
His two loving granddaughters from Linda Gordon, Nicole Kansala, University of Montana Masters
degree in Accounting and soon to be first time mom, and Brittney Moser his always loving
granddaughter with Down Syndrome and outstanding accomplishments.
Daughter Susan and Dale Hollingshead, grandchildren Julie Roop and Chad Hollingshead, great
grandchildren Jayme and Alex Roop and Cole Hollingshead.
Retired from Pacific Bell as a District Manager of the San Diego Directory Yellow Pages. First step
in retirement moved to Big Bear Lake CA. Soon became Customer Service Manager at Big Bear Ski
Resort and where he met Vicki Hanson. Together they have traveled much of the world and enjoyed
their married life. Bob’s two daughters and Vicki’s two sons completed their family.
Leaving California in 1993 was a big change for Bob and Vicki. With the best of two worlds the
mountains and Lake Powell close by proved to be just right. Boating, jet skiing, water and snow
skiing, snowmobiling, and most recently ATV exploring from their cabin atop the Grand Mesa.
Bob and Vicki enjoyed life together.
“Call Bob” was a normal thing to do when something needed fixing. As a hobby, among many things,
Bob was a creator of lovely Stained Glass art. He loved to build things and always finished what he
set out to do.
Soon after arriving in Grand Junction Bob was looking for more to do. Joined the AARP Driver Safety
Program. Starting out as an instructor he quickly moved on to Chief Trainer, State Coordinator,
Regional Coordinator and National Coordinator. He was also chosen as Outstanding AARP Volunteer in
Colorado.
Additional, he was a Volunteer Orientation Trainer and Tour Guide at Saint Mary’s Hospital. He
trained over sixteen hundred new hospital volunteers. He also pioneered the helicopter tours so
school children could see the facilities.
Per Bob’s request no services will be held.
Any donations can be made to Hope West Grand Junction.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Robert Eugene Schneller, please visit our flower store.
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