Bob Stocksdale | |
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Born | Robert Stocksdale 1913 Warren, Indiana, U.S. |
Died | January 6, 2003 Oakland, California, U.S. |
Occupation | Woodturner |
Spouse | Kay Sekimachi (m. 1972–2003, death) |
Bob Stocksdale (1913 – January 6, 2003)[1][2] was an American woodturner, known for his bowls formed from rare and exotic woods. He was raised on his family farm[2] and enjoyed working with tools. His wife of more than 30 years, Kay Sekimachi, stated that, "His grandfather gave him a pocketknife, and he started to whittle. That's how it started."[2]