On Tuesday, May 12, 2009, Robert (Bob) M. Trimble, 89, of Arbor View, Willow Valley, was called home to Heaven to be with his Lord, Jesus, and to be reunited with his beloved wife, Eleanor, who preceded him in October, 2006.  Bob and Eleanor were blessed with 64 years of marriage.

Bob was born in Philadelphia, PA, but grew up in Camp Hill, PA.  He was the son of Frederick M. and Ruth Marshall Trimble.  Bob was a passenger conductor and brakeman with the former Penn Central Railroad, and retired from Conrail after 41 years of service. 

Bob was a World War 2 Veteran, serving as a captain in the Army Air Corps.  He was a bomber pilot of both the B17 Fortress and B24 Liberator, having flown many successful missions over Europe.

His hobbies included fishing, hunting, coin collecting, and later in life, golf.  He was a member of Grace Church at Willow Valley.

Surviving are his children, Carol Trimble Minnich of Lancaster, Robert H.Trimble, husband of Tina Alvisi Trimble of Ephrata, and Lee E.Trimble, husband of Robin K. Trimble of Haymarket, VA.  He is also survived by a sister, Jean Horvay of Louisville, Ky., six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.  Two brothers, Edward and Chandler Trimble, preceded him in death.

Bob, as his wife before him, has donated his body for medical research to Hershey Medical Research College.  He will then be interred in Milton Hershey Cemetery, Hershey, PA.  As per his wishes, there will be no memorial services. Please make memorial donations in Bob's memory to Arbor View at Willow Valley, c/o Willow Valley Retirement Community, 675 Willow Valley Square, Lancaster, PA 17602. Arrangements by the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, Lancaster 393-9661. To send an online condolence, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com