John Robert McDaniel
January 25, 1930 ~ February 8, 2016 (age 86) 86 Years OldShare using:
Bob McDaniel passed away peacefully February 8. He was born in Santa Ysabel to John A. and Nora E. McDaniel and lived his whole life there. He attended Witchcreek School and Julan High School, where he met Myra McConnell whom he married in 1948.
Bob worked for the County of San Diego Department of Transportation for 38 years maintaining the back roads of San Deigo County. He helped build the road from Ranchita to Borrego, a beautiful short cut through the canyons.
Bob was an active member of the Masons for many years. Bob led an active social life, meeting weekly with his friends for breakfast. Bob knew the history of the backcountry and loved to talk about it. In his final years, Bob was an unofficial greeter of Santa Ysabel, waving to friends and family from his corner.
Predeceaed by his son Bobby, survived by his wife Myra, son Alvin and his wife Toni, brother Jerry and grandchildren Eric McDaniel, Troy and Kathy McDaniel, Melinda and Joel Dietmeyer and Craig and Nikki McDaniel, and five great grandchildren.
Celebration of LIfe will be held at the Julian Elementary Multi-Purpose Room, February 27, 11am-2pm.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Julian Pioneer Museum or your favorite historical society.
Bonham Bros. & Stewart Mortuary and Cremation Service is assisting the family.
