Robert W. Koendarfer
August 21, 1948 - October 19, 2013
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Robert W. Koendarfer
August 21, 1948 - October 19, 2013
Obituary
Robert knew God and was a child of God. God lived in him and he lived in God. Robert had the Spirit of truth and was not afraid to share it. He knew how much God loved him and he put his trust in God’s love. We believe Robert has eternal life in Heaven through Jesus Christ. 1 John 4:7-21.
Robert lived his life in an extraordinary way. He spread joy and happiness. He was lighthearted and would often say: “don’t worry, God will provide”, and God did. He would lift our worries from us and, as a Believer in Jesus Christ, he was a living example of the scripture: “Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. (Matthew 11:29)
Robert loved his family very much. He was devoted to his family and wanted us to be happy. He always made us laugh and enjoyed knowing his children were blessed with this gift too. Our house was always filled with laughter.
Robert was a hard-working man and committed to providing for his family his whole life. He also took time to relax and have fun and created many wonderful memories.
He was a lifelong Dodger fan even after he became a resident of Orange County and passed his love of baseball and the Dodgers onto our family. He was honored to visit the Baseball Hall of Fame and Doubleday Field in Cooperstown, where it all began.
He was a lifelong Disney fan too and loved the happiness Disneyland brought to his family. Robert took a liking to Grumpy, probably so he could cheer up Grumpy. A year did not pass without a visit to Disneyland or Disney World.
It was not until his late fifties when Robert got back on a motorcycle again. He purchased a Honda VTX 1800. The salesman told him it was too powerful a bike, but he disagreed. Robert road like a Bat out of Hell and he loved it. He customized his bike with bad ass accessories. His son purchased the same make and model bike and, when Robert was 64, they rode to Tombstone together.
Robert passed on his love of surfing and the beach to his family. He had an original Dewey Weber longboard that he could never part with. Despite being asked to sell it, he did not because he just had too many memories tied up in it and would rather keep it in the family.
My husband, Robert was a gift from God to me and the love of my life. He was my joy and my everything on Earth. Our love for each other is endless. We would playfully ask each other: do you know how much I love you? The answer was always something with a measurement of infinite proportions, like more than all the stars in the sky. We had agape love for one another, which is the highest and purest form of unconditional love. Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God.
We love you so much and will remember how you lived. We will go on being a family.
229 responses to Robert W. Koendarfer
Joyce Lynn Koendarfer says:
October 25, 2013
Sent a gift in memory of Robert W. Koendarfer
Karen De Minico Casey says:
October 25, 2013
Joyce I am so sorry to hear about Bob my Condolences go out to you and your family. I remember the first time that I think that I met Bob was when you brought him to our house when we lived in Canoga Park for a family get together and you guys drove up in one of those 70’s custom vans that had a ship sailing into the sunset on it I think. I thought you were the luckiest girl in the world to have such a nice boyfriend that was cool, nice and cute too and I am glad that you and Bob had a happy life and a loving family together. You are in my prayers. I love and miss you Cus. Love Karen
Renee Stephens says:
October 25, 2013
Lit a candle in memory of Robert W. Koendarfer
Shannon Plunkett says:
October 25, 2013
Thank you Terri! That was beautiful. Thank you for being there for all of but especially my Mom.
Terri Edwards says:
October 25, 2013
Through all the comedy and teasing, the one memory that stands in front of everything is Robert’s devotion and love for his family. Family was on the top of his list each day of life and I believe he is still looking out for all of you from his home in Heaven. Just wanted to share something I think Robert would like.
A Parent’s Prayer
for
Shannon, Amber and Noah
May you find serenity and tranquility in a world you may not always understand.
May the pain you have known and the conflict you have experienced give you the strength to walk through life facing each new situation with courage and optimism.
Always know that there are those whose love and understanding will always be there, even when you feel most alone.
May you discover enough goodness in others to believe in a world of peace.
May a kind word, a reassuring touch, and a warm smile be yours every day of your life, and may you give these gifts as well as receive them.
Remember the sunshine when the storm seems unending.
Teach love to those who hate, and let that love embrace you as you go out into the world.
May the teachings of those you admire become part of you, so that you may call upon them.
Remember, those whose lives you have touched and whose have touched yours are always a part of you, even if the encounters were less than you would have wished.
It is the content of the encounter that is more important than the form.
May you not become too concerned with material matters, but instead place immeasurable value on the goodness in your heart.
Find time each day to see beauty and love in the world around you.
Realize that each person has limitless abilities, but each of us is different in our own way.
What you feel you lack in the present may become one of your strengths in the future.
May you see your future as one filled with promise and possibility.
Learn to view everything as a worthwhile experience.
May you find enough inner strength to determine your own worth by yourself, and not be dependent on another’s judgment of your accomplishments.
May you always feel loved.
My Dear Friend Joyce,
I send this prayer to you and know with all my heart that Robert will be with you always.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your unconditional love for Joyce. Thank You for giving her the wisdom to make right choices and bring balance into her life. Thank you for approving and accepting her. I ask that You reveal Your love to her each day. I know in my heart that no matter what happens, she will keep moving forward with You on the path to victory. Amen
Thanks to all of you for the honor I have of joining you in celebrating Robert and sharing memories and laughter around the family table.
Sending prayers and thinking of you each day.
Terri