Robert "Bob" Warren Betar , VRHS Class of 1956
COLONIE Robert Warren Betar, 79, of Colonie, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017, at his home after a brave six-month battle with cancer. He had his three children by his side. Bob was born on February 22, 1938, in Rensselaer. After graduating from high school, Bob worked for the Rensselaer County Sheriff's Dept. for many years before retiring from N.Y.S. Dept. of Environmental Conservation in 1992. Bob belonged to many organizations, but he was most proud to be a member of the N.R.A., NYSRPA and the Sheriff's Association. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, photographer and N.Y. Yankees fan. His passion was contagious and was passed along to his children, grandchildren and his many friends. Bob also loved his Farmer Boy Diner family, who threw a great picnic party in his backyard. Bob was very thankful for that day because he had all of his family and friends in one place; he carried the memory of that day to the end, so a big "thank you" to Cynthia, Christopher, Jack and Bob's Alaskan fishing buddy, John. Robert was married to Linda (Coburn/Ladd) Betar, the love of his life. Unfortunately, she passed away on October 11, 1992. He carried the torch for her until the end and was comforted by the knowledge he would soon see her again in Heaven. Bob's parents were John and May (Jackson) Betar, who predeceased him. His sister, Ruth Betar, also predeceased him eight years ago. He is survived by his stepchildren, James (Irene) Coburn, Mike (Kimberly) Coburn and Cindy (Mark) Clark; his grandchildren, Jennifer (Tim) Barrett, Stacey (Austin) Williams, Colleen Coburn, Kayloni Enzero, Natasha Thompson, Jaime (Philip) Taylor, Ryan Clark; and Treba (his beloved German Shepard); many great-grandchildren; close cousins, Virginia Powers and Barbara (Len) Johnson; and many nieces and nephews. Bob was a great dad to his kids and grandchildren, and a great friend to his friends. With the help of Hospice (Stacey), we were able to care for Bob at his home until his final hours. It was a team effort and we want to thank everyone for their kindness and generosity. Interment in Bloomingrove Cemetery, North Greenbush. Bob gave to many charities, anything to do with animals, the N.R.A., various military veterans associations, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimers and Hospice to name a few; so in lieu of flowers, please donate to one of these charities.