Bob Zalis
In loving memory of Bob Zalis, who passed away March 13, 2022
Always Missed
Dad, a wonderful definition of a good man. You started life so shy that you hid from company; but then grew into the life of the party, your family and beyond. Always self-sacrificing, you were a humble man that never stopped providing for All your family’s needs and entertainment. Everyone had fun on uncle Bob’s boat because family and clean fun were very important to you.
You adored your wife and showered her with your love, attention and gifts - even when you said, “Let’s not give each other gifts this year, we don’t need anything.” You were the epitome of honoring your father and mother helping them every way you knew how. You even found ways to go above and beyond like you did for everyone.
After retirement you developed a ministry helping widows and adding to you and mom’s list of friends. You enjoyed every bit of life, even work. You’d call it “PLAY” because your work was always for others. I remember you telling me, (but looking back learned more from seeing you live it out) “Mom and I don’t do things for ourselves. We do for each other putting the other first. Helping people makes you feel good; This way our needs are met and we’re always happy!” He’d smile and as always those blue eyes would sparkle.
Dad, you lived the Corinthians love verses; I never saw you sit to eat without thanking God for His provisions and you never missed church. On our many family vacations before GPS, we’d pull into a church lot and attend. It always worked. I’m glad as an adult I wrote you thanking you for being a great dad. You were always there when I needed you, wanting only my good, unconditionally, again and again. You made it easy for me to believe in a loving Heavenly Father always working for my good. When I look back on all you’ve done; How can I not love, adore and miss you like crazy? Taking care of people was never a burden for you because you weren’t a worrier, you were a doer. You did your best and God did the rest. Thank you, Dad, for living your faith.
The way you lived and what you mean to me makes losing you one of my toughest and proudest experiences. You invested yourself in Everyone and Everything in your life, so I see you Everywhere and Nowhere.... I do see and hear evidence of your kindness and knowledge at every turn. It’s so wonderful to have had you for my dad that my heart bursts with pride almost as much as it breaks from losing you. Then I realize I haven’t lost you as long as I have all these wonderful memories and people to talk of your wonderfully helpful life. Romans12:1 “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God - this is your true and proper worship.” Both my earthly and Heavenly Fathers are a comfort to me. I love you Dad, and because of your living faith, I look forward with great anticipation to seeing you again!
P.S. I bet Gram and Pap like pepper cards!
Love,
Judy and Family
