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| Bob Shiba |
Bob married Mary, and they raised their two sons, Joey and Craig and farmed in the Cutler-Orosi area. They raised lettuce, grapes, cotton, nectarines, peaches, plums, watermelons, and citrus.
Bob Shiba died on December 12, 2015, at the age of 92. He was preceded in death by his older brother, William "Bill" in 2012.
He is survived by
his son, Joey (Debbie); grandchildren, Craig, Bradley, and Claire
Shiba; and his sisters, Mickey, Amy, Rose, and Keiko.
Bob
Shiro Shiba passed away on December 12, 2015, in the comfort of his
home with loved ones by his side at the age of 92. He was born to
Kichisaburo and Toshiye Shiba on January 23, 1923, in Dinuba, CA. Bob
farmed his entire life in the Cutler-Orosi area. He was one of the many,
many great farmers from Cutler-Orosi. Bob, along with his wife Mary,
raised their two sons, Joey and Craig. Over his lifetime, Bob grew
lettuce, grapes, cotton, nectarines, peaches, plums, watermelons, and
finally citris. Bob sure knew how to farm! Most of all, Bob loved all of
his family and friends and will be missed by all. Bob is survived by
his son, Joey and wife Debbie; grandchildren, Craig, Bradley, and Claire
Shiba; sisters, Mickey, Amy, Rose, and Keiko; and many nieces and
nephews and their children. He love you all. The family would like to
thank his loving and caring staff of caregivers during his final months.
A Graveside Service will be held at Smith Mountain Cemetery on Friday,
March 18, 2016, at 11:00 a.m - See more at:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/fresnobee/obituary.aspx?n=bob-shiro-shiba&pid=177190218#sthash.T1nnAcdp.dpuf
Bob
Shiro Shiba passed away on December 12, 2015, in the comfort of his
home with loved ones by his side at the age of 92. He was born to
Kichisaburo and Toshiye Shiba on January 23, 1923, in Dinuba, CA. Bob
farmed his entire life in the Cutler-Orosi area. He was one of the many,
many great farmers from Cutler-Orosi. Bob, along with his wife Mary,
raised their two sons, Joey and Craig. Over his lifetime, Bob grew
lettuce, grapes, cotton, nectarines, peaches, plums, watermelons, and
finally citris. Bob sure knew how to farm! Most of all, Bob loved all of
his family and friends and will be missed by all. Bob is survived by
his son, Joey and wife Debbie; grandchildren, Craig, Bradley, and Claire
Shiba; sisters, Mickey, Amy, Rose, and Keiko; and many nieces and
nephews and their children. He love you all. The family would like to
thank his loving and caring staff of caregivers during his final months.
A Graveside Service will be held at Smith Mountain Cemetery on Friday,
March 18, 2016, at 11:00 a.m - See more at:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/fresnobee/obituary.aspx?n=bob-shiro-shiba&pid=177190218#sthash.T1nnAcdp.dpuf
Bob
Shiro Shiba passed away on December 12, 2015, in the comfort of his
home with loved ones by his side at the age of 92. He was born to
Kichisaburo and Toshiye Shiba on January 23, 1923, in Dinuba, CA. Bob
farmed his entire life in the Cutler-Orosi area. He was one of the many,
many great farmers from Cutler-Orosi. Bob, along with his wife Mary,
raised their two sons, Joey and Craig. Over his lifetime, Bob grew
lettuce, grapes, cotton, nectarines, peaches, plums, watermelons, and
finally citris. Bob sure knew how to farm! Most of all, Bob loved all of
his family and friends and will be missed by all. Bob is survived by
his son, Joey and wife Debbie; grandchildren, Craig, Bradley, and Claire
Shiba; sisters, Mickey, Amy, Rose, and Keiko; and many nieces and
nephews and their children. He love you all. The family would like to
thank his loving and caring staff of caregivers during his final months.
A Graveside Service will be held at Smith Mountain Cemetery on Friday,
March 18, 2016, at 11:00 a.m - See more at:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/fresnobee/obituary.aspx?n=bob-shiro-shiba&pid=177190218#sthash.T1nnAcdp.dpuf
Bob
Shiro Shiba passed away on December 12, 2015, in the comfort of his
home with loved ones by his side at the age of 92. He was born to
Kichisaburo and Toshiye Shiba on January 23, 1923, in Dinuba, CA. Bob
farmed his entire life in the Cutler-Orosi area. He was one of the many,
many great farmers from Cutler-Orosi. Bob, along with his wife Mary,
raised their two sons, Joey and Craig. Over his lifetime, Bob grew
lettuce, grapes, cotton, nectarines, peaches, plums, watermelons, and
finally citris. Bob sure knew how to farm! Most of all, Bob loved all of
his family and friends and will be missed by all. Bob is survived by
his son, Joey and wife Debbie; grandchildren, Craig, Bradley, and Claire
Shiba; sisters, Mickey, Amy, Rose, and Keiko; and many nieces and
nephews and their children. He love you all. The family would like to
thank his loving and caring staff of caregivers during his final months.
A Graveside Service will be held at Smith Mountain Cemetery on Friday,
March 18, 2016, at 11:00 a.m - See more at:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/fresnobee/obituary.aspx?n=bob-shiro-shiba&pid=177190218#sthash.T1nnAcdp.dpuf
