Bob Staring
I love you Bob Helton. You have been such a big part of the Staring family and you will be missed everyday. I'm grateful you were a part of my life and my Son and Daughter's life, Trevor and Kelly. I want to thank you for the opportunity to have known you. I have very fond thoughts of Bob Helton as he always said I was like his second Dad to him and he was always like a second son to me.
Bobby would often call to ask my advice on things he was considering doing. One of my fondest memories was when he called me up one morning and said, "Mr. Staring, (I tried everything to break him of this Mr. Staring routine, but I was never successful). What a stand up respectful guy. He asked, do you think you would have time to go with me to look at a property that Ange and I were considering buying. Of course I said yes and off we went, myself, and my two sons. It turned out to be such a fun day for the three of us as we stomped around the property and walked through the house a dozen times. On the way back we stopped for lunch and as I remember, Bobby's Sister, Celeste was also with us on that adventure.
My son Trevor is still having such a hard time with this, as he and Bobby spoke in person, or by phone ,everyday for 25 years. Trevor said to me one day, Dad, "I'm really angry with Bobby for leaving me like this". I told him, it's ok for you to be angry, he is in a good place and knows exactly what you mean. I think we have all felt that way when a loved one in our lives goes away so suddenly.
Bobby Helton! I too am angry that you left us and want you and your family to know that we love you so much. Ange, Blake, and Jennifer, our heats are broken for you and we offer our heart felt condolences to the entire Helton family.
Bob Staring,
Or Mr. Staring if you insist.