– Robert H. Roots, 92 of Paso Robles, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at his assisted living home. Bob was born and grew up in the San Fernando Valley, where he attended Van Nuys High School. He joined the Army in 1949 and served during the Korean War. After he was discharged, he worked at several different jobs, before finding his true calling with the Los Angeles Fire Department in 1956.