Robert C. Roswold, fondly known as Bob to his friends and family, was born October 27, 1936 in Salt Lake City, Utah and was the only child of Melvin and Sylvia Roswold. He spent his early years moving from base to base as his father was serving his country. His family eventually returned to Salt Lake City where he attended West High School. This is where he first met his high school sweetheart, Frances Chamberlin. After high school Bob attended The University of Utah for a short time before deciding to follow in his father's footsteps and serve his country as an airplane maintenance technician in the Air Force. He married Frances on May 16, 1958 at the Salt Lake Temple in Salt Lake City. He was stationed as an airplane maintenance technician at Lakeland Air Force Base in Texas. While stationed there, he enrolled in and completed Officer Candidate School, graduating in 1962. Bob was blessed with three boys, Robert, David, and Gary, that were all born at Lakeland A.F.B.

Upon graduating from OCS Bob was promoted to 1 ^st lieutenant and began his career as a navigator for the Air Force. He flew in the B66, C-130, and finally the RF-4C. While serving in this role, Bob developed a device they named the "Rosey Bob" to assist navigators during flight. He gave his invention to the Air Force instead of patenting it, because that was the kind of man he was. Several years later while attending an air show and touring a C-130, he saw the device and inquired about it. When the host navigator stated, "This is the Rosey Bob", Bob pointed to himself and said, "I'm Rosey."

While flying a reconnaissance mission in Vietnam, Bob's plane was approached by a MIG 21. He and his pilot called for help, as they didn't have any weapons to defend themselves. Before help could arrive, they did everything they could to protect themselves. Bob ejected the flash cards used for taking pictures during their mission from the rear of the plane. The planes which were sent to help protect them said there were two planes on the radar. Suddenly there was a large flash and then there was only one. No one saw it happen, so they never got credit for the kill, but Bob always knew what happened to the MIG.

During Bob's tour of duty, he and a few of his companions decided to go against the government's rules for combat engagement. They falsified reports, allowing the military to stop the offensives from the North Vietnamese Army. Though this decision cost Bob any chance for promotion, he never regretted his decision. Again, that was the type of man he was; putting innocent lives before his career. Bob also had the opportunity to counsel a young Airman by convincing him to reevaluate his decision to break his commitment to his country, thus saving him from being dishonorably discharged from the Air Force. The young airman was so thankful that he presented Bob with a painting illustrating the MIG incident. This painting was hung in his "I love me room" and he would proudly show it to all those who visited him.

Bob retired in 1977 making Pensacola, FL his new home. He put forth a strong effort to finish his degree at The University of West Florida, but the demands of life were too much. He worked several years as an insurance salesman until his mother needed him full time in Salt Lake City. Bob moved to Utah to take care of his ailing mom for seven years until she finally succumbed to her illness. Once he finished handling the necessary duties, he returned home to his family in Pensacola to enjoy his retirement. Bob loved spending time on the water and especially enjoyed sailing. When physically he could no longer sail, he took up golf to spend quality time with his sons.

Bob also loved technology. He had an I Pad, an I phone, an I Watch, the latest computer, printer, scanner. If it was the cool new gadget out, he had it. He enjoyed watching his war movies on his I Pad or on his smart TV. Every Christmas he created a very special Christmas card made with pictures and stories of what had happened that year. He sent that card to all those he loved, which by the way, was a lot of people because he loved everyone.

He loved telling jokes and stories about his tours with the military. These stories were told over and over throughout the years and as they repeated themselves, they got more fantastic and outrageous. It wouldn't be surprising if a particular incident ended up having a ferocious animal thrown in there and what started with just a man or two, ended up having involved an entire squadron.

Bob lived a long life and touched many lives through his service and his kindness. He put everyone's needs and wants always before his. He shared what he had with all those less fortunate. During the special holidays he always made sure that those who were away from their families had a nice meal and a memorable moment. He was always positive and greeted everyone with a huge smile and his bright shinny eyes that reflected his joy. Even during his last days when he was very weak and just able to recognize his wife, he would say "wonderful" when he was asked how he was doing.

He left behind a legacy of hard work, selflessness, and a love for life that will continue to live through his wife, his sons, grandchildren, great grandchildren and all those who were blessed to be touched by this amazing man.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Frances Chamberlin Roswold; Children Robert B. (Lori) Roswold of Smithfield,VA, David A. (Jennifer) Roswold of Birmingham, AL and Gary R. (Maria) Roswold of Pensacola, FL; grandchildren, Russel F. (Julie) Roswold, Tyler K. Roswold and Kevin Roswold of Smithfield, VA; great-granddaughter, Paisleigh A. Roswold; and a host of friends and church family.

Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00pm, Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel, 2276 Airport Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32504. Visitation will also be from 10:30 – 11:00am, Wednesday, February 20, 2019 in the Relief Society Room at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 5673 N. 9th Ave., Pensacola, FL 32504. The funeral service will begin in the chapel at the church at 11:30am. Interment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery, with full U.S. Air Force honors.