Norwood Robertshaw

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Norwood Franklin ROBERTSHAW
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ROBERTSHAW, Norwood Franklin
'Woody'
Born July 18, 1934 in East Penn Township, PA to Andrew Robertshaw, Jr. and Eleanor (Schleicher) Robertshaw. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, the former Patricia LeVan; three daughters, Anne of Ontario, OR, Amy (Mark Hafner) of El Dorado Hills, CA and Sue of Antioch, CA; three grandchildren, Jeff of Seattle, WA, Blake with the US Coast Guard in Montauk, NY, and Elena, a student at California State University-Sacramento.

graduating from Penn State University <http://www.legacy.com/memorial-sites/penn-state-university/?personid=152773716&affiliateID=106> Woody had a 34-year career with the US Forest Service, working in various states across the country including Oregon, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Indiana, Wisconsin, Washington D.C. and California. He retired in 1989 as Director of Lands and Real Estate Management for the Pacific Southwest Region in San Francisco. After retirement, he worked for the Trust for Public Land, and then as a Land and Natural Resources Consultant. He served on the Board of the California Tahoe Conservancy and the Brentwood Agricultural Land Trust.

He was a conservationist and planted an estimated million trees throughout his career. He was responsible for brokering numerous land exchanges with private parties to help preserve pristine wilderness areas for the public domain.

During his career, he dressed up as Smokey the Bear for appearances at grade schools to educate children about the importance of fire prevention; manned a Forest Service lookout tower; fought forest fires throughout the western United States and designed campgrounds. He generously mentored innumerable people throughout his career.

A true renaissance man, he could be asked a question on any topic and provide the answer, in addition to giving a full 360 degree perspective on the topic. Due to an oral family history dating back to 1805, he was known as an engaging storyteller. He enjoyed gardening, genealogy, history, fishing, snowshoeing, camping, travelling, was fluent in German, and was known for his witty sense of humor.

Activities throughout his adult life included Little Theater, assisting with organizing three Unitarian Churches in Roseburg, OR, Springfield, MO, and Mequon, WI; acting as an advisor to a 4H club; and membership in the following organizations: Tau Phi Delta fraternity, Penn State Alumni Association, the Pennsylvania German Society, the National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees, Society of American Foresters, National Association of Forest Service Retirees and proudly, the Sons of the American Revolution.

He was a wonderful father and husband and had many longtime friends throughout the United States. He will be buried in the family plot in Lehighton, PA. There will be a celebration of his life at a later date.

Thanks to Roseville Kaiser Hospice for the comfort provided during his brave battle against melanoma. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Roseville Kaiser Hospice,1680 E. Roseville Parkway, Roseville, CA 95661, or the charity of your choice.

Published in The Sacramento Bee on July 27, 2011


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Norwood married Patricia Levan on Feb 4, 1954. (Patricia Levan was born on an unknown date.)