This memorial website was created in memory of The Honorable Robert F. Walberg ("Bob"). Please help us to honor him by celebrating his life - you are welcome to post messages, memories and photos of Bob here.
We will be holding a Celebration of Life for Bob on Saturday, July 11th, 2015 from 2-5pm at SHARC in Sunriver, followed by a Bob Walberg Golf Memorial on Sunday, July 12th. Space is limited for the golf event. Please RSVP for both events to Diane Walberg at bdwalberg@aol.com or 541-480-6363.
Please see below suggestions for accommodations.
Hotels in Bend
La Quinta Inn
61200 S Hwy 97
(541) 388-2227
Oxford
10 NW Minnesota Ave
(541) 382-8436
Double Tree
300 NW Franklin Ave
(541) 317-9292
Hilton Garden Inn
425 SW Bluff Drive
(541) 617-6111
Riverhouse
3075 Hwy 97 (Business)
(541) 389-3111
Other Hotel Options
Best Western Newberry Station
16515 Reed Road, La Pine
(541) 536-5130
Sunriver Resort
www.sunriver-resort.com
www.vrbo.com
www.discoversunriver.com
www.sunriverlodging.com
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Bob and Diane Memories
I have only good memories of Bob and Diane and recently they've been flooding my brain, trying to cover up the sad thoughts that keep sneaking in to remind me I'll not be able to see my old friend again!
Lots of good memories revolve around pot luck dinners held around Sunriver - often on the Walberg deck. Even though I don't play golf, I've enjoyed being included in your Nine & Dine events and especially loved the times you all agreed to Float & Bloat instead! Kayaking is ALWAYS fun and floating down the river with lots of friends is really special - even when we're run off by mosquitoes at the Owners' Park!
Last summer after paddling, we wound up (AGAIN) at Bob & Diane's and I was anxious to share with them my recent visit to see My Fair Lady at Ashland's Shakespeare Festival. To my delight, they both became extremely animated, reliving a time when Bob starred in and Diane directed a production of MFL! How fortunate they were to have each other for over 30 years and share so many wonderful times!
Thanks for all the time I've gotten to spend with Lizzi, too! Starting with my first stay in your Surprise home, after undergoing surgery in Phoenix and not ready to make the long, bumpy ride up my mountain in Prescott National Forest, Lizzie and I have been really good friends! Dogsitting and taking walks with her while you guys went to Disneyland and on other trips was as much fun for me as it was for Lizzie!
We have been prepping to move in next door for the last year. More often than not, when I would mention where we were building, people would say, "Oh, you're next to Walberg's!" It didn't take long to figure out Bob & Diane knew, and touched the lives of, a LOT of people. Many people go through life without many friends; Bob was blessed to be in the category of those who were loved by many.
We were looking forward to getting to know better, and being neighbors with, both Bob & Diane. I am sorry we have missed that window of opportunity with Bob; but we still look forward to being neighbors with Diane, Lizzie & Riley!
Mary Fister