03/24/2026
Robert Willard Ho**er
Thursday, February 1, 1945 ~ Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Robert Willard Ho**er, known to many as Bob, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 17, 2026, at the age of 81.
Born on February 1, 1945, in Highland, California, Bob was raised in the community he would always consider home. Though he spent most of his years in Arizona, he returned to Highland in recent years, reconnecting with his roots and the place that helped shape his life. Early in his life he was raised on an orange grove, became a cub scout, moved on to boy scout where he reached the rank of Eagle Scout and became Chief of the Order of the Arrow.
After a brief stint in the United States Air Force with the 1365th Photographic Squadron, Bob dedicated much of his life to a long and respected career in the energy industry. He worked for Southern California Edison for 31 years, serving as a shift supervisor where he was known for his leadership, reliability, and strong work ethic. After retiring, Bob continued to contribute his expertise as a safety manager with Pacific Technical Resources for 18 years, demonstrating his enduring commitment to his profession and to the well-being of those around him.
In addition to his professional life, Bob was deeply committed to serving others. He spent many years as a volunteer firefighter in Bullhead City, Arizona, and was a proud member of the Northern Arizona Firefighters Association. He found great joy in the outdoors, spending time camping, boating, and fishing whenever he could. Bob also had a passion for photography, for collecting fi****ms and was rarely without a loyal dog by his side—companionship that brought him great comfort and happiness throughout his life.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Robert E. Ho**er and Elva Murray.
He is survived by his brother, Tom (Elaine) Ho**er of Williams, Arizona; his daughter, Jennifer (Luke) Erlenbusch of Irving, Texas; and his son, Ryan Ho**er of Costa Mesa, California. He also leaves behind his cherished grandchildren, Kylie (Trace) Tschida, Sarah Erlenbusch, and Andrew Erlenbusch; as well as his nephew, Colter (Jill) Ho**er, and great-nephew, Jaxon Ho**er.
Bob will be remembered for his dedication, his steady presence, and the lasting impact he made through his work, his service, and the many lives he touched.
Bob will be cremated through Cedar Memorial Funeral Home in Redlands, with internment in the Ho**er Family plot at Hillside Cemetery at a date and time to be determined.
