Robert A. Curtis

In keeping with his request, no funeral services will 
be held for Robert A. Curtis, 77.

A 37-year resident of Bishop, Mr. Curtis was born in 
Los Angeles May 11, 1921 and died Feb. 11.

A teacher for 34 years, Mr. Curtis began his career 
at John Marshall High School in Los Angeles then 
taught at Bishop Union High School until retirement 
in 1977.  He was instrumental in setting up the high 
school’s auto shop in 1962.  He also taught at the 
University of Southern California’s School of 
Engineering.

Mr. Curtis was a veteran of the U. S. Navy, serving 
in the South Pacific in World War II and the Korean 
Conflict where he was promoted to rank of lieutenant 
on the aircraft carrier Phillippine Sea.

He belonged to the Oregon State University, 
Corvallis, Ore. Alumni Association and the California 
Retired Teachers Association.  He also served as 
chairman of the Bishop Planning Commission for 
several years and was a member of the Airport 
Commission.

Survivors include wife Dorothy M. Curtis of Bishop; 
son Clark M. Curtis of Bishop; and grandchildren 
Kenneth M. Curtis and Krystelle M. Curtis, both of 
Paris, France.

Donations can be made in his honor to the Hospice of 
the Owens Valley, 155 Pioneer Lane, Bishop, CA 93514 
or the Ron Newcomb Auto Shop Scholarship Fund, c/o 
Bishop Union High School.

The Inyo Register, Bishop, Inyo County, California
Saturday, February 13, 1999 – Page A-2

Transcribed by Denise S. Flynn