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Robert Calhoon
Robert Calhoon was born May 28, 1923 in Victor, Colorado. He passed away at the age of 92 on Wednesday, April 20, 2016.
Robert served in the Navy during World War II and was active during D-Day. He moved to Arizona in the early 1950s with his wive, Claudine, and they built their home in Oracle, Arizona in 1964.
Robert retired after working 29 years at Magma Copper Company. He lost his wife 34 years ago and took on the responsibility of raising their daughter alone. He spent his retirement traveling to fiddle contests throughout Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Colorado. His traveling companion was his daughter, Letha Miller, until she was grown and then the Lord blessed him with Mary Beaman. Mary was his girlfriend for 16 years and longtime traveling companion. This relationship saw him through his golden years and made him a happy man.
A celebration of Robert’s life will be held Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Oracle. Following the service, there will be a Fiddler’s Jam Session, thanks to the Arizona Old Time Fiddler’s Association, and a potluck. Bring a dish to share and come celebrate Robert’s life the way he celebrated life.
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