LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Robert “Bob” William Dexter, born Dec. 31, 1935, passed peacefully July 21, 2014, at the age of 78 after an extended illness.

Bob was born in San Francisco and was the only child of Clarence and Isabelle Dexter.

He resided in Kelseyville for the last 13 years.

After his service in the Army, Bob earned a bachelor's degree in science from Sacramento State University and his master of social work degree from San Francisco University.

He spent 40 years as a social worker in child welfare services and as a supervisor in adoptions in the counties of Madera, Solano and Contra Costa. During his employment he earned the prestigious child abuse prevention award.

Bob married Carolyn Wallis Irvine on April 27, 1985, in Pleasant Hill, Calif. They have three children: Shelley Thurman, Christy Latson and Eric Dexter.

After retirement Bob enjoyed gardening, traveling and playing with his 10 grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 1625 N. High St., Lakeport.

Family prefers donations in Bob's memory to www.yosemiteconservancy.org/supportus .

For further information call 707-279-9120.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary.