Robert “Bob” McLendon, beloved teacher, coach, colleague and friend passed away at his home on March 9, 2022. Bob McLendon devoted his life to serving the people of Yuma. As a teacher at Yuma High School from 1961 to 1998 Bob taught American History, Social Studies, Physical Education and coached basketball, coaching the YHS Criminal Varsity for 16 years until 1980, the winningest coach in Yuma High School's long history. In 1982 Bob was elected to the Arizona House of Representatives and represented Yuma for the next eighteen years in the State Legislature, always being a strong advocate for students, teachers, public education, healthcare and many other issues critical to the future of Yuma. After serving as the Democratic and House Minority Leader in the Legislature, Bob was elected to the Yuma County Board of Supervisors from 2000 to 2004 and was appointed to the Arizona Board of Regents serving from 2008 to 2012.
Throughout his more than fifty years of service to Yuma and to the State of Arizona, Bob considered his time as a teacher and as a basketball coach at Yuma High School among his greatest accomplishments and fondest memories. He never missed an opportunity to see his former students and players at Yuma High School class reunions and he could always be counted on to be wearing the latest YHS Criminals T-shirt at any event he attended. He will be missed and there could be no more fitting tribute to his memory and to his lifetime of service than to name the basketball court he devoted much of his life to in his name. We the undersigned wholeheartedly support the Yuma High School Hall of Fame Committee's request to name Yuma High School's basketball court in honor and memory of Bob McLendon and we enthusiastically encourage the Yuma Union High School District Governing Board to approve that request.
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Updates
April 20, 2022
I have finalized the formal proposal for the naming committee and submitted it to the district office this morning. My focus is now on securing time at the upcoming school board session to present our documentation directly to the school administration.
April 20, 2022
The momentum generated by this petition has prompted the school board to invite me to present our case at their upcoming session. I am currently preparing the formal briefing to ensure the historical record of Coach McLendon is clearly presented to every board member.
Reached 100 supporters
April 20, 2022
83 Comments
Mr McClendon was my high school History class teacher. He showed me much compassion during a difficult time. I still recall the last time i saw him in the lunch room and what he said to me. He was right!
He was a neighbor, a teacher, and a friend to the family. I babysat for him and he was just as amazing as a family man as he was as a coach, teacher and politician. This is SO deserved on every level. The world just lost a great leader and an ever greater PERSON.
I taught at Yuma High with Bob until he retired. PERFECT to name the court after him!
Amen; The Palace needs to go. Coach McClendon open the doors. We want the Criminals on the floor.
Chief, it was honor to compete for you. It's served me well and grateful to have been a part of your program. Nicely done on a life that touched so many.
More than deserved
This would be a great tribute to one of Yuma’s biggest contributors in Education,sports and community.
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Robert “Bob” McLendon, beloved teacher, coach, colleague and friend passed away at his home on March 9, 2022. Bob McLendon devoted his life to serving the people of Yuma. As a teacher at Yuma High School from 1961 to 1998 Bob taught American History, Social Studies, Physical Education and coached basketball, coaching the YHS Criminal Varsity for 16 years until 1980, the winningest coach in Yuma High School's long history. In 1982 Bob was elected to the Arizona House of Representatives and represented Yuma for the next eighteen years in the State Legislature, always being a strong advocate for students, teachers, public education, healthcare and many other issues critical to the future of Yuma. After serving as the Democratic and House Minority Leader in the Legislature, Bob was elected to the Yuma County Board of Supervisors from 2000 to 2004 and was appointed to the Arizona Board of Regents serving from 2008 to 2012.
Throughout his more than fifty years of service to Yuma and to the State of Arizona, Bob considered his time as a teacher and as a basketball coach at Yuma High School among his greatest accomplishments and fondest memories. He never missed an opportunity to see his former students and players at Yuma High School class reunions and he could always be counted on to be wearing the latest YHS Criminals T-shirt at any event he attended. He will be missed and there could be no more fitting tribute to his memory and to his lifetime of service than to name the basketball court he devoted much of his life to in his name. We the undersigned wholeheartedly support the Yuma High School Hall of Fame Committee's request to name Yuma High School's basketball court in honor and memory of Bob McLendon and we enthusiastically encourage the Yuma Union High School District Governing Board to approve that request.
WE ARE NOT ASKING FOR ANY FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND ANY DONATIONS REQUESTED IS IN SUPPORT OF THE WEBSITE HOSTING OUR PETITION.
WE ARE ONLY
ASKING FOR YOUR SIGNATURE IN SUPPORT OF THE PETITION.
Updates
April 20, 2022
I have finalized the formal proposal for the naming committee and submitted it to the district office this morning. My focus is now on securing time at the upcoming school board session to present our documentation directly to the school administration.
April 20, 2022
The momentum generated by this petition has prompted the school board to invite me to present our case at their upcoming session. I am currently preparing the formal briefing to ensure the historical record of Coach McLendon is clearly presented to every board member.
Reached 100 supporters
April 20, 2022
83 Comments
Great coach good teacher, and public servant. I refer many of his basketball games. Class act on the court and off
Mr McClendon was my high school History class teacher. He showed me much compassion during a difficult time. I still recall the last time i saw him in the lunch room and what he said to me. He was right!
He was a neighbor, a teacher, and a friend to the family. I babysat for him and he was just as amazing as a family man as he was as a coach, teacher and politician. This is SO deserved on every level. The world just lost a great leader and an ever greater PERSON.
I taught at Yuma High with Bob until he retired. PERFECT to name the court after him!
Amen; The Palace needs to go. Coach McClendon open the doors. We want the Criminals on the floor.
Chief, it was honor to compete for you. It's served me well and grateful to have been a part of your program. Nicely done on a life that touched so many.
More than deserved
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Great coach good teacher, and public servant. I refer many of his basketball games. Class act on the court and off