More detail on this person: Robert P. Orr Col.
(Ret.), loving and dedicated husband, father,
grandfather and soldier, age 82, of Worthington,
Friday Jan. 11, 2013, with his family by his side.
Preceded in death by his parents, wife Patricia,
brothers and sisters. Survived by daughter, Vicki
Craig of Columbus; son, Randy (Camille) Orr of
Delaware, OH; grandchildren, Zach and Adam
Craig, Cali and Chelsea Orr. Bob, a father,
soldier and friend, loved his family, his country
and his friends deeply. Bob and his wife Pat were
a great team, achieving many accomplishments
together until her death in 2010, the year which
marked their 59th wedding anniversary. Bob served
for more than 30 years in the Ohio Army National
Guard as State Aviation Officer, retiring in 1993.
He loved the military and established life-long
relationships while serving. Bob was a perpetually
optimistic, self-made man who loved children and
had a very soft heart. Every day of his life he
was very kind and generous to others, particularly
to anyone he felt was less fortunate than him, in
part because he felt so blessed himself. He
brought youthful enthusiasm and energy to
everything he did, including ice skating and
golfing regularly until he became too ill to do
so. Bob was a pioneer in medical "life flight"
aviation, partnering with the late Dr. Stu
Roberts, The Ohio State University, and the Ohio
State Highway Patrol to establish one of the first
medical helicopter programs in the country.
Through his work with Ohio State, Bob became an
avid Buckeye football fan and tailgater, hosting
large groups of friends and family on Saturday
afternoons, rain or shine. Bob will be greatly
missed by his family and friends. The family would
like to thank all the wonderful people who helped
take care of Bob during his illness. A private
Mass of Christian Burial will be held. Entombment
at Resurrection Cemetery. Contributions may be
made in his memory to the Alzheimer's
Association, Central Ohio Chapter, 1379 Dublin
Road, Columbus, OH 43215 or the American
Cancer Society, Central Ohio Region Office, 870
Michigan Ave., Columbus, OH 43215.
Arrangements by RUTHERFORD-CORBIN
FUNERAL HOME, 515 High St., Worthington, OH
43085. Condolences to
www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com
Published in The Columbus Dispatch on January
14, 2013
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