Obituary: “Waldo Bob” Robert Barry Martinson (Born Jan. 16, 1953)

“Waldo Bob” Robert Barry Martinson, 56, of Klamath, died  August 6, 2009, at a local hospital of natural causes. 

All friends are invited to a  potluck celebration of life at 1:00 p.m on Sunday, August 23, 2009, at The Riffles R.V. Park, Terwer Valley-Klamath Glen, Klamath, Calif.

He was born on January 16, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois, to Mike and Rita Rose (Orrico) Silverman.  He was raised and educated in Los Angeles.

As a young adult he earned a bachelor's degree from the College of the Redwoods.

He moved to Klamath in 1995,  where he became a craftsman of Native American artifacts.  He designed his own beads and cut his own shells to create beautiful necklaces, and to adorn ceremonial clothing.

He had a life-long respect of Native American culture and ways.

He is survived by his daughter and all who loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother.

Cremation was under the direction of Redwood Memorial Care.