Robert Inman

March 01, 2007 09:00:00 AM

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By John Hollis/Appeal-Democrat

March 1, 2007

Names: Robert Inman

Age: 80

Family: Wife, Lilly; son, Steven and daughter, Janet

City of residence: Yuba City

Occupation: Retired

What brought you in the Y-S area: I transferred here with PG&E in the early 1950s and then went to work for Caltrans; staying with them until I retired.

Tell us about a life-changing experience: Getting married and having kids is definitely a life-changing experience.

Hobbies, interests: I work around the house and I like to fish. About once a year I go up to Vancouver Island for the fishing.

Why is it important to give blood: The need for blood is great.

Why do you give blood: Someone has to do it, and it's something I can do.

Where do you get your news: Appeal-Democrat and television

What's the closest you've been to a famous person: Haven't been close to any

Favorite music: Anything country western

Favorite TV shows: “Sopranos” and “Boston Legal”

Favorite places to go in the Y-S area: Most everywhere, but especially the rivers and mountains

What was your first job: The government trained me to be a professional killer. That was the U.S. Army where I served from 1945 to 1946. Then I went to school before going to work for PG&E.

Clubs, organizations: Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church

How would you describe yourself: Private

If you were in charge, what would you change about the community: I like things just the way they are.

Favorite book: The one I just finished about Alexander Hamilton.

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