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Robert Weston Shuster was born in Runnemede, New Jersey, in 1921. He passed away on May 2, 2009. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gertrude Murphy; his sister, Eleanore LaBarre; and his son, Robert, leaving behind a large, loving family. He left home at 13 to join the Civilian Conservation Corps, driving supplies to work camps from his base in Utah. He kept two dollars out of his monthly pay and sent the rest home to his Mom and sister. Gertrude signed the papers that allowed him to join the U.S. Navy at age 15. A sailor, diver, spinner of yarns, and Navy man through and through, he fought and caroused his way around the world. Irrisistible to women, he finally met his bride, Gloria Derby Brodsky, with whom he shared many wonderful adventures. They celebrated their 50 year anniversary in April 2009. Gloria and Bob met in Waikiki and went on to live in Ajijic, Jalisco, Morgan City, Louisiana, and San Diego, California. He taught scuba diving at the historic Hotel Del Coronado, before settling in Albuquerque to embrace the Southwest lifestyle. His love of driving led them to travel the country in their RV with their two beloved boxers, Guy and Gal. An avid golfer and a deadly card shark of the highest order, he knew every card in your hand before you did. We honor and miss him and know that he looks out for us from his station on the high seas.
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