Robert Lee Evans

January 13, 1954 - March 26, 2014

Robert Lee Evans 1954-2014 Robert Lee Evans passed from this life on March 26, 2014 shortly after his 60th birthday. He suffered a massive heart attack in his home in Middletown, CA Bob was born in Vallejo on January 13, 1954 to Richard and Shirley Evans. He attended Pennycock Elementary School and Springstown Junior High. In 1967 the family moved to Napa where enrolled at Ridgewiew Junior High and graduated from Napa High School in 1972. Throughout these school years he was active in baseball and football. Following graduation he attended Utah State University. Almost thirty years of his adult life were spent working at the Geysers in Lake County. He had advanced to the rank of Senior Plant Operator for NCPA (Northern California Plant Authority. His retirement began in 2009. Bob was a thoughtful, compassionate and generous person who placed others’ needs before his own. From financial assistance to individuals working toward a professional degree, to helping little old ladies carry groceries and everything in between, Bob was alert to the needs of others and happy to be of aid. He loved the outdoors, all sports and Harley Davidson Motorcycles (known to have restored some in his living room. He is survived by his daughter Brenda Lee Escobar (Edward) and granddaughter Eva of San Antonio, TX; brother Bill Evans (Kerry) of Kelseyville, Ca.; sister Kathleen Fitchner (Kevin) of Santa Rosa, CA; mother Shirley Evans of Napa; business partner and close friend Marianne Skipper; and ex-wife and friend Karen Evans and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Richard T. Evans in 2003. A private family graveside service will held at Tulocay Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Claffey and Rota Funeral Home. Memories and notes of sympathy may be left at claffeyandrota.com.