Dr. Robert Lawrence Hamer, or better known to the Oakdale community as Dr. Bob, passed away peacefully at home on August 17, 2025. Dr. Bob was born on December 20, 1942 in San Diego, California. Dr. Bob moved with his family to Oakdale, California when he was eight years old.

Dr. Bob attended Modesto Adventist Academy and graduated in 1960. For a few years he attended Stanislaus State before he was drafted into the Army. Upon completion of his service to the military, he enrolled at Loma Linda University and majored in Dentistry. When he graduated and received his license in Dentistry, he joined his father’s dental practice in Oakdale. His father was Dr. Hamer and so he became known as “Dr. Bob.” He would go on to serve the Oakdale community for the next 20 years. Dr. Bob was an active member of the local Lions Club. Dr. Bob enjoyed camping in the high desert and off roading in his Jeep. He also enjoyed building dune buggies.

Dr. Bob is survived by his wife Nancy Hamer, his son Rob Hamer, daughter Jody Jimenez, granddaughter Jaylee Jimenez, his sister Gail Monteith and brother Robin Hamer.

A celebration of life will be held for Dr. Bob at the Oakdale Seventh-Day Adventist Church at 1290 Walnut St., Oakdale, on September 7, 2025 at 1 p.m. for all who wish to remember and say goodbye.

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