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[[Robert James Sherrard]] was born July 6, 1931 in Michigan to [[Robert Andrew Sherrard]] and [[Elizabeth Anne Houghton Sherrard]].
==Education==
Bob became the first member of his family to graduate from college, earning an undergrad degree from San Jose State University, and a Masters degree from Santa Clara University.
==Career==
For over 30 years, Bob was "a passionate educator" with Santa Clara Unified School District, as both a teacher and a guidance counselor. The writer of his memorial for the San Jose Mercury News said, "Bob touched the lives of many with his warm smile and gentle sense of humor".
==Military==
Bob "proudly served" in the U.S. Navy and was a [[veteran|veteran]] of the Korean War where his service included a tour of duty in Japan.
==Marriage==
Bob married Barbara C. Welch on Aug. 6, 1955 in Alameda, California.
==Children==
Bob and Barbara raised two children:
* Robert C. Sherrard of East Palo Alto, CA
* Stefanie Sherrard Zajac of Palo Alto, CA married Jeff Zajac, and have children.
==Brethren Links==
Bob's mother was raised Presbyterian, but his parents raised them initially among assemblies in Detroit, Michigan. In 1956, Robert was a founding member of San Jose Gospel Chapel, which is presently known as [[Hillview Bible Chapel, CA|Hillview Bible Chapel]] where he remained active until his passing in 2010. His memorial states, "While Bob was a man of many interests, central to his life was his dedication to numerous church activities, including Bible study and singing from his favorite hymnbooks."
==Death==
After "a courageous battle with many infirmities", Bob passed away peacefully June 2, 2010, survived by his wife of 54 years, Barbara. A memorial and celebration of Bob's life was held on Sunday afternoon, June 27, at [[Peninsula Bible Church, CA|Peninsula Bible Church]] in Cupertino, CA. Memorial donations were requested to [[Koinonia Conference Grounds, CA|Camp Koinonia]] of Watsonville, CA
==Also See==
* [http://www.gotocamp.org www.gotocamp.org] Koinonia Conference Ground's website
==Sources==
* [https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?dbid=5186&h=479956&indiv=try&o_vc=Record:OtherRecord&rhSource=70050 Ancestry.com]
* [https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/69801868 FindaGrave for Robert J. Sherrard]
==Education==
Bob became the first member of his family to graduate from college, earning an undergrad degree from San Jose State University, and a Masters degree from Santa Clara University.
==Career==
For over 30 years, Bob was "a passionate educator" with Santa Clara Unified School District, as both a teacher and a guidance counselor. The writer of his memorial for the San Jose Mercury News said, "Bob touched the lives of many with his warm smile and gentle sense of humor".
==Military==
Bob "proudly served" in the U.S. Navy and was a [[veteran|veteran]] of the Korean War where his service included a tour of duty in Japan.
==Marriage==
Bob married Barbara C. Welch on Aug. 6, 1955 in Alameda, California.
==Children==
Bob and Barbara raised two children:
* Robert C. Sherrard of East Palo Alto, CA
* Stefanie Sherrard Zajac of Palo Alto, CA married Jeff Zajac, and have children.
==Brethren Links==
Bob's mother was raised Presbyterian, but his parents raised them initially among assemblies in Detroit, Michigan. In 1956, Robert was a founding member of San Jose Gospel Chapel, which is presently known as [[Hillview Bible Chapel, CA|Hillview Bible Chapel]] where he remained active until his passing in 2010. His memorial states, "While Bob was a man of many interests, central to his life was his dedication to numerous church activities, including Bible study and singing from his favorite hymnbooks."
==Death==
After "a courageous battle with many infirmities", Bob passed away peacefully June 2, 2010, survived by his wife of 54 years, Barbara. A memorial and celebration of Bob's life was held on Sunday afternoon, June 27, at [[Peninsula Bible Church, CA|Peninsula Bible Church]] in Cupertino, CA. Memorial donations were requested to [[Koinonia Conference Grounds, CA|Camp Koinonia]] of Watsonville, CA
==Also See==
* [http://www.gotocamp.org www.gotocamp.org] Koinonia Conference Ground's website
==Sources==
* [https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?dbid=5186&h=479956&indiv=try&o_vc=Record:OtherRecord&rhSource=70050 Ancestry.com]
* [https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/69801868 FindaGrave for Robert J. Sherrard]