Obituary of Robert Sibole

Robert E. Sibole passed away on September 3, 2009 in Banning. Born January 19, 1921 in Sullivan, Missouri to Mr. Ashford Sibole and Mrs Rose Sibole. Preceded by his wife of 49 years Betty Sibole in1996. Resident of Banning California for 53 years. He was employed at McDonald Douglas Aircraft of St. Louis, Missouri for 5 years and retired from Homestead Supply after 30 years. He Served in WWII in the U.S. Army as Private First Class from 1942-1945 in North Africa, Naples, Rome, Rhine Land and Central Europe, receiving 4 bronze stars. He was a Southern Baptist member of the New Hope Fellowship. "Papa" Sibole as he was called by his Grankids, was a truly amazing man who spent his whole life taking care of anyone who needed his help, that included his wife of almost 50 yrs Betty. Who he took care of after she was stricken with rheumatoid arthritis at a very young age. Papa spent much of his time teaching how to play the guitar and fiddle to many of his family and friends. During his time with Homestead Construction he taught his sons and many of his nephews the art of high quality workmanship, he was very proud of the homes he had built. He shared many good times on his trips to Missouri to see family with his sons Bob and Rick. He will truly be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him but, especially by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren our world will not be the same with out our Papa. Survived by Son Bob Sibole and Daughter in Law Juanita Sibole of Banning, Son Roger Sibole and Daughter in Law Karen Sibole of Hemet, Son Randy Sibole and Daughter in Law Joanne Sibole of Lancaster, Son Ricky Sibole of Banning, Grandson Robert Sibole of Banning, Granddaughter in Law Taryn Sibole of Banning, Granddaughter Eryn Sibole of Hemet, Grandaughter Lara Auburn (Nick Auburn) of Banning, Granddaughter Krystle Sibole of Hemet, Granddaughter Graysen Sibole of Hemet, Great Grandson Jordan Sibole of Banning, Great Granddaughter Trista Sibole of Banning, Great Grandson Robert Sibole Jr. of Banning, Great Grandson Cruz Sibole of Banning, Great Granddaughter Emily Auburn of Banning, also many Nieces and Nephews, friends and Church family and his dear friend and Brother in Law the late John Gilbert. Visitation will be held on September 8th, 6pm-8pm at Wiefels and Son Memorial Chapel in Banning, CA. Celebration of Life on September 9th, 11 AM at New Hope Fellowship, 2637 W. Nicolet St. Banning, CA followed by reception. Graveside service September 9th 1 PM at Desert Lawn Cemetery in Calimesa