The family of David A. Robertson has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor him at his funeral service and it is our privilege to do so.
David Alfred Robertson, age 71, passed away in Avondale, Arizona on October 27, 2018. Born in Brockton, Massachusetts on May 30, 1947, he was a son of the late Carl Robertson Sr. and Arlene (Duhamel) Gunyon. He was educated in both Brockton, MA and Los Angeles, CA, and was a graduate of Gardena High School and would later receive his AA degree from Long Beach City College.
In 1966 David was drafted into the United States Army, and served two years in Vietnam. He was given an honorable discharge in 1968 with the Vietnam Campaign and Service medal. Seriously injured during his military service, David returned to California in 1969, with facial injuries and full blown Type 1 diabetes. Like many Vietnam veterans, David suffered, throughout his life, with PTSD issues.
He settled down in Long Beach, with wife Glenda, and together they had two daughters, Heather and Erica. David worked at Mc Donnell Douglas for several years and later changed careers in life to a sales rep and worked at Kelly Manufacturing Company until his retirement.
In 2001 he married Marlen Munoz, who faithfully cared for him through several illnesses and surgeries, Marlen was a loving companion and friend to her husband who was 100% disabled at the time of his death. Over the years, David lived in Gardena, Long Beach, Rancho Palos Verdes, Lompoc, Costa Rica, and Arizona. He had decided this past year to sell his home and was considering moving to Lompoc with his wife Marlen. He had shared he loved the Central Coast weather and all the perks of a small town. Sadly, he passed away before returning to Lompoc.
David is survived by his wife Marlen; Daughters Heather Ramirez (Mario) and Erica Robertson; Grandchildren Malaina Ramirez, Michael Ramirez, Madison Robertson, Isabella Gonzalez, Sebastian Gonzalez; great-grandchild Aria Marie Ramirez/Beltran; Brothers Carl Robertson, Jr. (Asun), Deane Robertson (Debbie), Sister Cherri Hoffman (Carl) and numerous nieces and nephews. We would be remiss if we didn’t add Angie, his little dog who kept him walking and brought a smile to his face. She gave him unconditional love.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family to his final resting place. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
Time Table for Thursday, 29 NOV 18: 1215 - Stage at main gate Vandenberg Air Force Ca. at the Visitor parking lot 94-98 CA. Blvd 93437
https://goo.gl/maps/LU5XsV87gY621230 - Briefing
1245 - KSU to family home
1315 - KSU to Evergreen Cemetery, 600 S "C" St, Lompoc Ca. 93436
https://goo.gl/maps/xtEsuGfjnwk1330 - Arrive cemetery
1400 - Flag line and Military honors
R/C John Arculeta
PGR Ride Captain45jarchuleta@gmail.com
805-441-8506 cell
"For God and Country"
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is welcome. We encourage those who do not ride to attend in your car. If this will be your first mission go to the initial staging area and you will be briefed there by the R/C (Ride Captain). Dress for motorcycle riding or dress casually if you are driving a cage (car). Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can. Please ride/drive safely.
