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Robert S. Gerber, Esq. | 1962 - 2012

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Remembering Bob

Wait For Me to Soar

May 25, 2012 By //  by mco

When all is calm and quiet
In the middle of the night
I close my eyes, draw in my breath
And then begin my flight
.
My soul departs my body
It soars into the skies
Gliding over lakes and hills
Searching for my prize
.
Descending from the clouds above
Into your crowded house
Slipping in between the walls
Creeping like a mouse
.
When I come upon you
Lying peaceful, still, and warm
My soul calls out to yours within
And dreams begin to form
.
We find each other in those dreams
And no one else is there
Time for us it has no end
We meld without a care
.
When the dreams conclude
My soul resumes its flight
Returning to my quiet home
Until our next sweet night
.
So when you think you cannot stand
To miss me anymore
And when you pray your lover
Will come walking through your door
.
Just lay down and close your eyes
And wait for me to soar
Into your dreams, into your heart
Tonight and evermore
.


Written for Shelley by Bob in 2004


Filed Under: Wait For Me to Soar

A Life Remembered

May 25, 2012 By //  by mco

This video celebrating Bob’s life was shown during the service at Solana Beach Presbyterian Church, Solana Beach, California on May 21, 2012.

Bob is survived by:
his wife Shelley and their children
Alex, Taylor, Paige Sara and Alyssa
San Diego, California

his mother Carol Gerber
Westland, Michigan

his father Arnold Gerber
Northville Michigan

his sister Kim Gouin and her husband John
and their daughter Leah
Ann Arbor, Michigan

Shelley’s parents Ron and Gayla Hammond
Torrance, California

Filed Under: Bob Gerber Memorial Video

Bob’s trainer at the gym

May 24, 2012 By //  by mco

I only knew Bob for a short time but his kindness, generosity and zest for life definitely showed through right away. I admired him for having so much personal success but remaining very down to Earth and easy to work with. It definitely seems as though the world lost a truly great man and everyone who had the pleasure of knowing Bob was better off for it. I am sorry for his family and close friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Submitted by: Tom Pazdernik

Filed Under: Remembering A Friend

From Bob’s Cousin, Lisa

May 24, 2012 By //  by mco

As Bobby’s cousin, I have alot of great childhood memories of our family functions. Although I hadn’t seen Bob in many years I am still in touch with his mom Carol Lou and send my thoughts and prayers to his entire family.

Lisa Schwab

Submitted by: Lisa Schwab

Filed Under: Remembering A Friend

From Cathy Haddad

May 23, 2012 By //  by mco

I am a friend from curves of Bob’s mom, Carol. We are grieving with her and praying for everyone who has endured this great loss. Though I didn’t know Bob personally it is wonderful to hear and read about a man who volunteered his time for the less fortunate. God bless you all..

Submitted by: Cathy Haddad

Filed Under: Remembering A Friend

Our Honeymoon

May 23, 2012 By //  by mco

We have wonderful memories from our honeymoon. We miss you Bobby!
 
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Submitted by: Shelley Gerber

Filed Under: Remembering A Friend

Our Honeymoon

May 22, 2012 By //  by mco

We have wonderful memories from our honeymoon. We miss you Bobby!
 
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Submitted by: Shelley Gerber

Filed Under: RememberingRobertGerber

Accomplished man with a huge heart

May 22, 2012 By //  by mco

Dear Carol and Kim,
My heart aches for both of you as well as Bob’s wife and family. I met Bob at your retirement party, Carol. I knew he had traveled across the country to be there for you. I thought what a wonderful man to make time to share in your special event. I enjoyed all the fun stories you used to share about him when we worked together at Salem. He was an accomplished man with a huge heart and you had every right to “brag” about him. Try to hold onto your memories and keep the faith of God’s eternal promise that you will see him again some day.
With deepest sympathy,
Sue Gibson

Submitted by: Sue Gibson

Filed Under: Remembering A Friend

Great Loss to the Immigration Justice Project

May 22, 2012 By //  by mco

Dear Friends,

Bob was an incredibly enthusiastic and helpful member of the Advisory Board of the American Bar Association Immigration Justice Project. He willingly reached out to dozens of his colleagues as part of the Fundraising Committee, and took on direct representation of pro bono clients himself through the Project. We will greatly miss his leadership, enthusiasm and friendship.

To honor Bob’s contributions, we will be creating an award in his honor for the outstanding pro bono attorney of the year. The first annual Robert Gerber Memorial Award for Outstanding Pro Bono Service by an Individual Attorney will be awarded to a deserving pro bono attorney at our fall event this year.

Sincerely,
Ginger Jacobs
Advisory Board of the Immigration Justice Project
 

 
Submitted by: Ginger Jacobs

Filed Under: Remembering A Friend

SATELLITE 1980

May 22, 2012 By //  by mco

I had the honor and pleasure to know Bob in high school. During our junior and senior years we worked together on the Satellite our schools yearbook! Our senior year Bob was Editor-in-Cheif. Putting together the larest single yearbok in the state of Michigan with 392 pages our senior year.

The job was not easy, However with Bob as our leader it got done! When Bob asked you just could not say NO so a few of us spent many a weekend, and Christmas and Easter vacations doing the job! Bob made every minute of it fun! I still remember it like it was yesterday!

Bob and I were good friends and I loved him dearly! I had the honor to be asked to our senior prom by him!

Sadly that was not to happen, Bob got pretty sick toward the end of our senior year so he was unable to attend! He felt so bad he asked his friend Patt to take me! At our 30th reunion I had the pleasure of meeting his beauiful wife Shelley They were so happy and just perfect for each other! My husband Greg and Bob and Shelly laughed about our memory of not being able to go to prom, We decided that Bob and I should have our “prom dance” at the reunion. I was so happy and so very greatful to Shelley for allowing that to happen! Now more than ever! Thankyou again Shelley!

Bob was truly one of kind man! I am honored and proud to have known him and call him my friend!
I will miss you!

My thoughts and prayers are with the Gerber family! Godspeed all of you!
Love, Penny

Class of 1980 John Glenn High School
 

 
Submitted by: Penny Green (Martinez)

Filed Under: Remembering A Friend

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