Obituary
Robert "Bob" Andrew Halley
August 13, 1941 – July 27, 2026
Robert "Bob" Andrew Halley, age 84, passed away on
July 27, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 13, 1941, in
Pensacola, Florida, to the late Elsie and William Halley. At a young age, Bob
moved with his family to Crescent City, California, and later graduated from
Del Norte High School.
Following high school, Bob entered the construction industry
and built a career as a skilled concrete finisher. His hard work left a
permanent mark on the community, as he helped build numerous structures in
Crescent City from the ground up, including the local schools and the prison.
Bob was a lifelong outdoorsman who found great joy in
fishing, hunting, and dredging for gold. A legendary local angler, he made
history on December 22, 1976, by catching a 27-pound, 4-ounce steelhead on the
Smith River. To this day, he still holds the official California State Record
for that historic catch.
Bob was a devoted family man who was recognized in 1974 when
he was named Father of the Year.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Gwin; his sons, Rick
(Pam) and Phil (Alicia); his brother, Michael Halley; three grandchildren,
Devin, Morgan, and Austin; four great-grandchildren, Ellie, Sawyer, Zoey, and
Nevaeh; and a few loving nieces and nephews.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers,
Richard "Dick" Halley and Jerry Halley.