Robert Ray Kline of Cottonwood passed away on Monday, March 23, 2015. He was 84 years old. Robert was born on January 24, 1931 in Oklahoma City, OK to Alvy and Mary Jessie Wheeler Kline. After graduating high school, he went on to serve his country in the U.S. Army. After his military service, Robert went on to work in the California oilfields for Shell for 35 years until his retirement. After retiring, Robert and his wife moved to the Verde Valley. He was an avid reader and history buff. Robert is survived by his wife of 30 years, Yvonne Kline of Cottonwood; his son, Robert G. Kline of Cottonwood; his daughters, Linda Kline of Cottonwood, Karen O\u0027Neal of San Bernardino, CA and Joyce Kline of Ventura, CA; his sister, Irene Grau of Homedale, ID, 12 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Private family services have already been held. An online guestbook is available to sign at www.westcottfuneralhome.com