Loren Robert ‘Bob’ Todd

Loren Robert “Bob” Todd, cherished husband and brother, passed away peacefully at his home in Wasilla surrounded by his wife, brother and family on December 5, 2016, at the age of 70. A Celebration of Life is to be scheduled for the summer of 2017.

Bob was born in Boulder, Colorado in May of 1946. He moved to Alaska with his family in 1952 where his dad worked on the Eklutna Hydro Electric Power project. At that time he attended Palmer Elementary School. In 1957 the family moved to Eagle River. Bob attended Chugiak Elementary and then graduated from East High School in 1964. Bob joined the United States Navy in October 1965, serving proudly on the USS America, receiving an Honorable discharge in October 1969. Not long after his return to Alaska from the Navy, Bob was reunited with a childhood friend, Deborah, soon realizing she was the love of his life. They made their home in Eagle River and later in Wasilla.

In 1977, Bob started his own business as Todd’s Plumbing and Heating and in I999 he and his brother, Larry, formed Alaska GoldStar Plumbing and Heating, Inc. Bob was devoted husband, an avid hunter and fisherman, he enjoyed flying his own aircraft, he loved the outdoor experience.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie and Frances Todd and brother-in-law, Richard Midyett Jr.

Bob is survived by his wife, Deborah; brother, Larry (Elizabeth) Todd; sister-in-law, Pat Midyett; nephews, Mike and Rob Todd; nieces, Christy Garrett, Moria McMillen and Deitta Ernst; and many more beloved relatives and friends.

His family expresses gratitude to Genacta In Home Care and the Wasilla V.A. for their help and assistance.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s Association.

“You are away yet you stay always in our hearts and memories forever.”

“Your soul touched mine and we are one”

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Cremation Society of Alaska. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.alaskacremation.com