Obituary Notice

William "Bill" Robershaw

William Robershaw, 60 08/04/1948 - 04/18/2009 OCEANSIDE -- Bill Robershaw left this life unexpectedly and far too soon for those who knew and loved him. Bill was a California native having grown up in and around Los Angeles. Bill graduated from University High School in 1967 and extended the 1967 "Summer of Love" to a lifetime of love for family and friends. Bill moved to coastal Oceanside in 1986 where he set down roots and raised his family in an easy beach lifestyle. Bill was a fun, and fun loving man of many interests, a craftsman who turned houses into homes, a surfer who glided across waves with ‚lan and style, a wine connoisseur who knew that any bottle of wine shared with a friend was a great bottle, a music impresario who enjoyed any music as long as it was played with spirit, or by family or friends. Bill had the gift of gab and made every conversation on any topic a memorable one. He had a quick wit and a quicker smile. He was a genuinely kind person, without pretense or a need to impress, yet he was impressive in his character and his kindness to others. Bill loved the beach and the sun, but the sun did not like Bill's Irish skin. His freckles and sunspots were only outnumbered by the multitudes of people he counted as friends. Whether Bill met you today, or had not seen you in years, his smile let you know his friendship was always true. Such was the case when Bill met his beloved wife, Susan, over 38 years ago, and they determined to be inseparable every since. Bill and Susan were friends, companions, lovers of each other and of life. Individually, and as a couple, they could light up any room they entered just as Bill and Susan entered and lit up one another's lives and hearts 38 years ago, a light that never dimmed. Bill was a great father to his sons, Ryan and Jonathan. He was involved in every part of their lives; surfing, camping, baseball, school, sports and music were shared and memories made that will sustain Ryan and Jonathan for a lifetime. Ryan and Jonathan share the smile, kindness to others and lust for life that was Bill. To see Ryan and Jonathan is to see their father. Through his love and attention, Bill made his sons into truly good men. Ryan and Jonathan are Bill's legacy. Bill leaves behind his beloved wife Susan; sons, Ryan and Jonathan; daughter-in-law, Jessica; mother in law, Mikki Tuggey; and of course, his dog, Joey. Bill's family growing up was a medley of people who were part of Bill's life and made him treasure family above all else. Bill was part of a blended family that gave him the gift of brothers and sisters that he treasured throughout his life. Bill also leaves behind brothers, Lee, Larry, Michael and David; sisters, Lynn, Kim, and Rachael; and so very many friends, and extended family too numerous to mention, but all of whom were all touched by Bill's friendship, love and kindness.Bill Robershaw lived his life with joy, bringing joy to others in the process. Bill is now enjoying the reward of a life well lived, we are sure of it. As long as a memory remains, his name spoken, his smile or a gesture recalled by any of the so very many he met, knew, and loved, Bill will be as immortal as the sea, the sky and the angels above, whom he is probably charming at this very moment. Bill made his little corner of the world a better place and by so doing positively affected the lives of so many people in all the far corners of the earth. He is and always will be missed. A Celebration of Life is planned between 1 - 5 p.m., Saturday, April 25, at The Flying Bridge, 1105 N. Coast Hwy, Oceanside, Calif. Sign the Guest Book online obits.nctimes.com

To; Mrs. Susan Tuggery Robershaw,

April 24, 2009

It is always a shock to lose a Family member unepectedly, especially one younger than yourself. I'm sorry that we were not close, he was family and his passing leaves a void in all our lives. My sympthy goes out to his Family and friends. May God give you Peace and strenght in the days ahead! Love in Christ, cousin Ron

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Ronald Robershaw,

Ramona, California