Kern County Obituaries

J. Robert (Bob) Kearsing

Submitted by Don Stowell; 13 Feb 2008

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J. Robert (Bob) Kearsing was born June 21, 1922 in Spring Valley, New York. He 
moved to California City after he retired from the U.S. Postal Service, serving as 
letter carrier. He was a resident of Cal City for nearly 20 years. He passed away 
on January 5, 1999 at the Antelope Valley Hospital in Lancaster, Calif, after 
suffering a massive heart attack at his home in the Desert Jade Apartments. Bob 
was 76 years old at the time of his death.
When World War broke out, he joined the Army Air Corp. He served in World War II 
for two years as a Glider Pilot. He was one of a small number of Glider Pilots that
the AAC had. He graduated from Victorville Glider Training on February 17, 1943 
with the rank of Flight Officer. He was assigned to the 44th Troop Carrier Squadron
- 316th Troop Carrier Group, but was transferred to the 70th TC Sq, 436 TC Group 
and flew in the invasion of France, as well as other engagements of the war. He was 
stationed in England for a period of time, where he met and married his wife of 
some 25 years, Jean.
They returned to New York in 1944 and began their family. Bob worked many jobs 
before becoming a Postal Mail Carrier. He raised his family and later retired from 
the postal service. Upon retiring, he moved to the California desert to be near 
his sons living here.
Bob was an active member of his community. He was a Life Member of the V.F.W. Post 
#9375 of Cal. City. He served as Quartermaster for the post for a number of years. 
He also served in their marching Honor Guard for Tortoise Days, and for the Opening 
of Little League season. He saw and helped his post through many new changes during 
his time with them. At one time, he was a member of the American Legion, and The 
World War II Glider Pilots Association. Boh was serving as the Treasure of the 
Desert Jade at the time of his passing. Many people will remember Bob for riding 
through Cal City his 4-wheel bike. The local paper carried a picture of him and his
famous bike. 
Bob's hobby when he wasn't engaged in a project was painting and reading.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Donald. Donald died in WW 
II.
Bob is survived by his 4 sons and 1 daughter; son John and daughter-in-law Anne 
Kearsing of Mojave, son Michael Kearsing of Calif. City, son Peter and daughter-in-
law Phyllis Kearsing of Pomona, New York, son Marc and daughter-in-law Kimberly 
Kearsing, of Wappingers Falls, New York, daughter Lisa Jean Kearsing of Wurtsboro, 
New York; 6 grandchildren and 4 Great grandchildren. He is also survived by his 
sister, Joyce of New York.
A memorial service was conducted by V.F.W.#9375 of Cal City, Sunday, January 10. 
Arrangements for cremation were made by Stickle Mortuary of Mojave.
Instead of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the American Cancer 
Society in Bob's name.