It is with a heavy heart that I share with you the recent passing of former CWA Local 9003 (and CWA Local 9503) President Robert Eveler. Robert devoted much of his adult life to Union activism and was well respected by members and management alike.
Robert (Bob) John Eveler passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 after a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease. He was 73. After graduating from Adelphi University in N.Y., Bob served in the U.S. Army from 1969–1972 doing a tour of duty in Vietnam with the 11th Armored Cavalry. Upon his return to the States, he met his wife Ellen in Buffalo, N.Y. He relocated to Southern California with his young family in 1978. Bob worked for Pacific Bell for 34 years, retiring as President of the Communication Worker’s Union in 2012. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Ellen, his children Kate Dianaty and Sara Shrode, his sister Susan Eveler, 7 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his son, Andrew Eveler, his mother, Dorothy Eveler, and his father, Carl Eveler. A celebration of Bob’s life will be held on November 21, 2019 at 1pm at Porter Valley Country Club, located at 19216 Singing Hills Dr. Northridge, CA 91326. RSVP to Angie (at Local 9003) at: 818-845-9003.
Cards and letters of condolences may be sent to:
Ellen Eveler
20425 Sorrento Lane, Unit 104
Porter Ranch, CA 91326