This memorial website was created in the memory of Robert E. "Bob" Trowbridge who was born in Peoria, Illinois on August 1, 1954 and passed away on January 20, 2009 at the age of 54. We will remember him forever.

     Robert E. “Bob” Trowbridge, 54, of Peoria, passed away at 1:55 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2009, peacefully in his home, with his family by his side, after an extended illness.

     Bob was born in Peoria on August 1, 1954, a son of Richard E. and Helen (Harms) Trowbridge. He married Rose Kathleen “Kathy” (Small) Todd on December 5, 1987 at their home in Glendale, AZ. She survives.

     He is also survived by his stepchildren, Patricia A. Veytia of Peoria and Captain Jon D. (Alisa) Todd of Elkhart, IL, currently serving as a Chaplain in Afghanistan; sister, Karen (Roy) Castleman of Peoria; brother, William (Gayle) Trowbridge of Peoria, AZ; stepmother, Barbara (Phillips) Trowbridge Mousty of Peoria; and four grandchildren.

     Bob was preceded in death by his parents; stepson, David A. Todd; and his faithful dogs, Beauty and Duke.

     Bob graduated from Richwoods High School in 1974 and worked for Caterpillar, Inc. at Building LL as a welder through 1983. In 1985, Bob moved to Glendale, AZ and was employed by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. He returned to Peoria in 1994 and worked for several area car dealers. For the past ten years, Bob was as a Certified Master Sales Consultant with Lexus of Peoria.

     Bob was a member of the Hanna City Sportsman’s Club, the Independent Sportsman’s Club, the Timberlake Club and the River Valley Drifters.

     Bob loved music, especially Rock ‘n’ Roll, Jimmy Buffet and The Beatles; golf; fishing; classic cars and traveling, especially to Branson and St. Louis. He was an avid fan of St. Louis Cardinal’s Baseball, with Albert Pujols being his favorite player, and enjoyed collecting Cardinal’s memorabilia.

     Bob had many long-term friends, was a proud father and a beloved husband. He enjoyed spending his time at AA Pizza and with his family and friends - with lots of cold beer in a bucket. He will be remembered as funny, quick-witted, loving, sensitive and generous to all.

     Bob was a parishioner of St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Peoria, where a Celebration Mass of his life will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2009, with Fr. Dustin Schultz celebrating the Mass. The family will receive friends at the St. Vincent de Paul Parish Hall, immediately following the Mass.

     Cremation rites have been accorded and a private entombment will be in Resurrection Mausoleum at a later date.

     Bob’s family is grateful for the love and support they have received during his illness and would especially like to thank the staff at Illinois Cancer Care, Community Hospices of America and those who donated their time and provided support during the two benefits held for Bob and his family.

     Memorial contributions may be made in Bob’s memory to the Kirk Edwards Cancer Foundation or to The Family House in Peoria.

     Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Clary Funeral Home in Peoria and Bob’s Memorial Website and online condolences may be accessed at www.ClaryFunerals.com.