Robert Bruce Winebrenner Obituary (1936

Robert Bruce Winebrenner passed through the veil August 1, 2020, after a 17 year battle with cancer. He was born June 15, 1936 to Burton and Marian Winebrenner. Bob was born and raised in East Rochester, New York, where he developed a deep love for music and the arts. He attended the University of Buffalo. Summers, Bob worked for his neighbor in the construction business, where he gained his love for working with his hands. That love would lead him to his life’s work. Together with his sweetheart, Sally Jo, they developed their own business in historic restoration and design that took them from coast to coast and their beloved island of Nantucket. A devoted friend once said, “Wherever Bob went, he left the world more beautiful.” He was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was called by President Gordon B. Hinckley to serve in the first Temple Presidency in Palmyra, New York; dedicated in April 2000. As Bob navigated his life, he continually found ways to serve others. The great legacy he leaves is his complete devotion to his family. His most cherished role was family patriarch. He was known not only for his many talents but as a kind, loving, gentle, giving, hard-working man. One need not be in his presence long before they feel his peace-loving nature. Life will not be as sweet, without “Grampie Bobby.” Bob is survived by his wife, of nearly 62 years, Sally Jo (Hopkins); children: Leslie (Kim) Nelson, Polly Wood, Drew (Cheri) Winebrenner, Spring (Nathan) Jackson, and Courtney (Will) Snowden; grandfather to 29 and great-grandfather to 21. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Burton and Marian Winebrenner; sister, Barbara Barrett; brother, Jim; and his grandson, McKay Nelson. He leaves many loved, extended family members and a treasury of friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the Meadow Wood Ward Chapel, 303 West 3700 North, Provo, Utah. Interment, Timpanogos Memorial Gardens. We will practice social distancing and ask that you please wear a mask. We are grateful that this service may be viewed via live stream, for those who are not able to attend. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bergmortuary.com. We would like to thank so many for the outpouring of love and care extended to Bob and our family, as we say “God be with you till we meet again.” Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84630210663?pwd=ZHpBK3ArQzQ4UmJOdkNmcVdDVDZyQT09 Meeting ID: 846 3021 0663 Passcode: 070389