Bob was born on March 24, 1947, second child and son of Charles Arthur and Dorothy Padilla , in Indianapolis, Indiana. 

He had 4 brothers, Ronald, Buddy, Mike and Steven and 3 sisters, Linda, Connie and DeLois.

He lived in and around Indianapolis until he joined the Marine Corps in 1965. He always said he left Indiana because of the snow and if lucky would never go back except for visits. For the next 20 years he moved around the US and overseas and managed a number of visits but always returned to California where he eventually retired.

He loved sports and was active in high school and also played golf for many years. He followed pro golf religiously as well as the Anaheim Angels. Although the new owner changed their city name he never took it to heart. He loved watching his daughters and grandchildren participate in sports.

He and Linda were married in 1967 in Westminster, California. After a number of years two daughters, Melissa Liane and Theresa Diane, were born while he was stationed on I&I duty in Midland, Texas. 

Grandchildren began arriving in 1994 through 2004, Corey, Jessica, Arthur, Madison, Gabriel and Drake, and a greatgrandson Dean in 2020 and greatgrandaughter Bobby as well. 

After 20 years in the Corps he retired to spend more time with family but eventually went to work for the Orange County Sheriff Department from which he also retired. He joked that was easy because he changed one set of brown and green uniform for another. The major difference was the latter never handed out medals of which he had many.

He loved his family and friends without reservation. 

He took pride in being a MARINE - once a Marine, always a Marine - and serving his country and was proud to be an American. 

God may have taken him from us earlier than we would have liked but he is always there watching over us.

We miss him so much.



Riverside National Cemetery

Military Service Memorial Plaque for GySgt Robert Wayne Monroe courtesy of Together We Served.

Appointed 1965 08 16 at Camp Pendleton, California

1974 01 25 through 1977 01 24, HQSVCCO, HQSVCBN. 1st FSSG, 

Good morning. It has warmed up again so was a good day yesterday when I was there. Sun bright. Made me grateful for the day.
Same this morning but still nippy. Then remembered it was my Dad's birthday. He would have been 109 yrs old. Something to think about. 
Made me think about sewing chevrons on your uniforms when you were promoted to corporal. You brought several shirts and jackets to have me to sew. My dad was in conservation corps during WWII and I ended on sewing chevrons upside down. Needless to say had to redo. You said "Jess, things have changed since then." He just laughed and said it was good practice for me. He was so proud of you for your military service and for taking me off his hands. For that I am grateful as well. Love you.

It's already Nov 30th. Not sure how year has flown by. Spent Turkey Day at Theresa's.  Maggie, Nettie and William joined so they weren't home without Bill. They had his burial at sea on Monday because he had her promise before he passed.

All is well. Beaumont is living up to It's name. In high 50s but supposed to warm up tomorrow. Very little rain. If you know someone tell them to squeeze the clouds. Wind is bad, trees bending. 

Your brother Ronnie is staying in touch. Just got a Christmas card. Will send him one back in next few days. I haven't even started and may not.

Spent all morning looking for tires. After 7 years tread issue on front but will do what you always did and replace all 4. Found out that Walmart here has full service auto center and told me to come down and they would help me figure out best replacement and check spare. Something I've been putting off but have to deal with.

Kids are all well. Dean came with Melissa couple weeks ago. He's such a little man. Every time he sees your picture he tells everyone that's his Papa Bob and that you are in heaven.

Corey shared that baby #2arriving sometime next June. That will be greatgrandchild number 5. Hopefully I will be able to be there soon after to carry on tradition. Allb5 have birthdays within week of each other starting in late April thru early June. Have to start a birthday savings account like my Christmas one.

Our neighbor Milo finally transferred back from Guam after his 3 yr stibt. He was lucky to get a slot at March ARB. Brenda is happy life vabck to normal.

Everyone is busy with work or school. Life chugs on one way or the other with or without my input. Will spend Christmas at Theresa's unless. Something comes up. We shall see.

I miss you. Always. Love you.



Dean and Melissa went with me this week. All the flags had been picked up but Dean brought you more. There was a couple there at the end of the alcove and he went and offered them a flag. He told them he came to see his Papa Bob. Whenever he sees your picture he knows you and likes the one when he was 2 weeks old and you were holding him.

Your friend Bill passed away on 25th. You and he will have a good time telling each other tall tales.

Was headed to do errands and passed your favorite car wash with no one in line. So Betsy got her 6 month cleanup. Almost forgot she was brown. Next month she gets her fluids refreshed before it, hopefully, starts a real fall weather stretch. It's 100 again this week. Yuk. Two tasks you always enjoyed doing. Don't know why. A pain on the rear end, but a necessity. Wish you were here to enjoy.

Today is my 4th birthday without you. I'll miss having you take me out to eat or grilling steaks because that was your go to. I'll miss you bragging about being younger cause our birthdays were exactly 6 months apart and you were a year younger until your birthday came around. I'll miss you planting a new rose bush for me while you cursed out the thorns. But most of all I'll miss you making my day special just for me.

Was able to visit this morning but couldn't stay. The air remains bad with the 3 large fires, who knows when it will get better. There was one on Camp Pendleton but under control quickly. Diane and John had to evacuate house in path. They are safe at daughters house.  That fire heading towards Big Bear Lake. Because of heat everything very dry, tinderbox. Your buddy Bull in hospital with pneumonia. Maggie hoping he comes home in few days. At your favorite hospital. Weather finally breaking, low 80s rest of week. The cemetery looked deserted thus morning. Not many people around including workers. Fires impacting everything. I'll be back next week. Love you.

Happy Anniversary. 57 years ago . 57 years ago today. I miss you.

 

Came to visit early because of heat. Sun is rising but hazy. Even the birds are early. Supposed to be 105. Same for rest of week.

It's been 3 1/2 yrs. Way to long and at same time way too recent.  Still a dream then reality kicks me back to present.

Remembered to bring flags. Those from fathers day were picked up. Roses won't last long in this heat but you worked so hard making sure my bushes were healthy only fair to share what the heat doesn't take away. Hopefully will have a few more next week.

I miss you.



I opened the garage door this morning to cool it down before it hit 100+. And in flew a beautiful hummingbird and instead of flying out perched on top beam next to roof. Was as if the little wonder of nature knew I've had a rough week and wouldn't be able to come talk to you on Thursday.  Stayed for an hour before finally flying off to comfort someone else. God works in ways we will never understand but seems to send me your spirit animal when I really need a lift. 

Bill and Maggie went with me today, had breakfast at Grandma's afterward. Knew holidayvtomorrow would be bad and dint want to deal with traffic. All the flags still there from your greats and grands visit. Will probably be gone next week. I still have a big supply so will replenish. So until next week Happy Fourth of July. My love.

When we were here last week, Dean put up flags along the atrium. Still here. Hope they stay through the 4th of July. 

Your greatgrandbabies came ro visit - 4, 2 and 1

Happy Father's  Day.

Thanks to VVLM 5 white roses will be placed at the wall in your memory. 

I did not have white so took you red roses instead. 

I love you.

May 31, 2024. On this the old traditional Memorial Day, you are to be saluted and remembered always. Love

Hi Bob! 

Miss you and love you.  There's not a day that goes by that we don't say something about you.  You touched our lives more than we ever imagined.  Especially during the holidays and road trips we enjoyed!  This memorial day we remember you, thank you for your service and your unconditional friendship!  Love you Bobster, Bill, Maggie, Jeanette and William

Happy May Day. It rained again last night. Your flowers are living up to the old sage. Guess painting gate will have to wait another 2 days 

Had to go to post office and passed several stores putting out stars and stripes. Then 2 fire trucks passed with double huge flags flying from cabs. Not a holiday but beautiful. Made me put getting our flag back up on my to do list. 

Was supposed to warm up this week after 80 on Saturday. Wrong. Rained Monday night and more expected tonight and hasn't gotten above 65 daytime. Was hoping for more sun for the roses to bloom.

Today is Bill's 74th birthday. I remember when he called to tell you he was enlisting in Marines. He never got to do that and we lost him shortly there after. I think of the two of you hanging out in heaven and talking about baseball. A sport you both loved. He would have rooted for Trout like you did.

I am ok. I get thru each day planning for the next. And missing you as much since you went to Heaven. I know in my head you are safe in God's hands but in my heart I am jealous because I need you with me. So hug Bill and James and Mama and Daddy for me until I can. And I'll say a prayer for all.

Happy Sunday. Sitting here waiting for last of April showers to start. Rained yesterday so already wet outside. May flowers are already starting. Your Bird of Paradise plant is loaded and the climbing mini rose Trellis is in full bloom. Still makes me laugh that one side is white and other is bright yellow. Not sure we planned that way but very pretty. Rose bushes have green shoots but no buds. Probably because of cold weather. I ordered more and 2 hibiscus trees to keep Juan busy.  Finding cold and hot weather plants still a challenge. Looking forward to warmer weather. Hoping weatherman looked outside before predictions. Something to look forward. Wish you were here to enjoy with me. I miss you

Happy 77th Birthday!

Sitting here thinking what we might be doing today if you were here. Most likely you would be watching some sporting event on television, or, suggesting a quick trip down the hill to play keno. Or heading somewhere to have a steak dinner. All the routine, commonplace things we used to do. 

So today I'll think about that as the rain continues to fall off and on and I think about my life moving forward.

I miss you so much. I miss the ordinary. I miss the routine. I will get through the day because I know you are at peace. Love.

ROBERT WAYNE MONROE

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