I'm posting Bob's brief bio that was provided by his widow, Bette Workinger Crossley.
Born in Vallejo, CA. on July 9, l945
Schools: Attended Napa schools graduating from Napa High in 1963. He received his AA degree from Napa Valley College in 1965 and BA degree from Sacramento State College in 1968. In l976, he received his MA degree from San Francisco State University.
Marriage: He married Bette Workinger in August 1967. They had two sons, Michael and Thomas.
Military: In 1968, after graduating from Sacramento State, he entered the United States Air Force and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant after graduating from Officers Training School at Lackland AFB in Texas. He served four years as a Missile Launch Officer.
Teaching Career: His teaching career began in Napa at Browns Valley Elementary School, then Dee T. Davis, teaching principal at Carneros, Capell and Wooden Valley, Dean of Boys at Silverado Junior High School and Principal at Vichy Elementary School until his death in June 1984.
"To each is given a book of rules
a shapeless mass and a kit of tools
and each must make ere life has flown
a stumbling block or a stepping stone"
Bob made "stepping stones" for so many as he touched lives with a kind and gentle heart.
Bob was a dear friend and I cherish the wonderful memories of time spent with him, Bette and our families together. He continues to live in all our hearts.
Larry (Lawrence) D. Hamon
Marcy-Mallory Benton (Bettinelli)
Bob was always one of my favorite people from our Ridgeview days. He stands out in my thoughts. Thank you for the posting from his wife.
William (Bill) Albert Adamson
Nicki Dian York (Tyrrell)
Bob was always a special friend as were were in school together at Ridgeview. It was a pleasure to know both Bob and Bette.
Shirley Jean Vail (Daniel)
Bob was a dear friend and I cherish the wonderful memories of time spent with him, Bette and our families together. He continues to live in all our hearts.