Robert G. Cottrell, a resident of Hide Away Lake Mobile home estates, died at Balomar Memorial Hospital, Escondido, California Tuesday, March 29, 1983.
The son of Acel and Etta Cottrell he was born at Randolph, Nebraska January 1, 1902. He spent most of his childhood in that area.
In 1931 he was married to Beulah Hart by Reverend Olson of the United Brethren Church of Pleasanton at the home of her parents. In 1981 they celebrated their Golden Wedding day with an Open House in the Hide Away Clubhouse.
A teacher by profession he was a graduate of the University of Nebraska, Class of 1931. He received his Masters in Biology from the University of Minnesota. He was elected a member of the Phi Sigma National Biology Society.
He began his teaching career in a one room rural school near Valentine, Nebraska where he rode to school on horseback. He never lost his love for the sand hill county.
Grant and Hubbell, Nebraska were his next school followed by a period in Frost, Minnesota. His last move was to Salt Lake City, Utah, where he taught science at South High School. In 1966 he was selected "Utah's Outstanding Biology Teacher of the Year".
In 1929 at Grant, Nebraska he entered the Blue Lodge of the Masonic Order becoming active in several of the Masonic Bodies.
A member of El Kalah Shrine Temple of Salt lake City; A Master mason in Masatch Lodg #1.AF and AM of Utah; A Mark Mason in Utah Chapter #1.R.A.M. of Utah. In 1968 he was named "Utah's Royal Arch Mason of the Year".
A Methodist by religious preference the membership at First United Methodist Church of Salt Lake City, he was 
active in the work of the church and Sunday School. His interest in people and children was never influenced by race, color, or creed.
Among his survivors are his wife, Beulah, of Valley Center; a brother, Kenneth Cottrell of LaVerne, Cal.; a sister, Helen Weishapl of Orcutt, Cal. and sister-in-law, Charlotte Cottrell, wife of a brother who proceeded his in death.
Known by all as "Bob", he chose Pleasanton as his "Hometown". With his wide range of interest, hobbies and activities, which he shared freely with everyone, many are the folks who will remember him fondly for the joy he brought into their lives.