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Robert E. Gay

Robert E. Gay, 86, of Lake Stevens, WA passed away February 19, 2011 one day prior to his 87th birthday. Bob, born February 20, 1924 in Jackson, Michigan, was the son of Elwood and Luella Gay. The family then moved to Snohomish, WA in 1936 where he resided until he enlisted in the Army during WWII. He retired from the City of Everett after 25 years of service. Bob enjoyed miniature trains, coin collecting and playing the keyboard. For many years he lived in his home on Lake Roesiger where he enjoyed fishing and the life long friends he made. He resided at Ashley Point of Lake Stevens for the last 13 years.
Bob leaves behind his wife, Mikki; son, Bob (Dolly) of Everett; daughter, Candy (Dave) Wallis of Vancouver, WA; and son, Ed (Denise) of Everett. He also leaves behind eight grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his sister, Joan McCallister.
A memorial service will held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 26 in Everett at the Church of the Nazarene at 2502 Lombard Ave. The Officiating Pastor will be Bob's grandson, Aaron Gay.
Memorials may be made to the VFW or your favorite charity.



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Published by The Herald (Everett) on Feb. 23, 2011.

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Debbie Cooper

March 14, 2011

Bob will be sincerely missed at Ashley Pointe. I personally will miss his bright smile in the dining room each day.
My sincere and deepest sympathy to Mikki and the rest of his family.

Lucille Hansen

February 28, 2011

hello to Bob,Candy,and Ed-your dad's passing on has brought back many good memories of long ago-you 3 are in those memories.I'm thankful that i have had contact with you or about you over the years. Memories may fade but they never go away. Your dad has just made heaven yet a better place. Love and hugs to you from Lucille Hansen in Langley,Wa

Harry Renken

February 27, 2011

Bob and Dolly. I always seem to check the obits a day late. On behalf of all the Renkens you have our condolences.

Ronee Anderson

February 25, 2011

So sorry to hear about your Dad. Candy, please contact me RoneeAnderson@hotmail. I have wondered about you so much and would love hearing from you. I would come to your Dad's service,but I have people coming to my house, that I can't change. My prayers will be with you all. Ronee Grannis Anderson

February 25, 2011

Dear Ed, Bob and Candy: Sorry to here about your father. You are in my prayers. Keep your heads up high. Lauro Mullins

Tracy (Barton) Sturgill

February 24, 2011

Dear Bob,Candy and Wallis,
I am the eldest granddaughter on Grandma Glorias side.I wanted to thank you so much for sharing your dad with all of us. He was such a good grandpa to us. He treated us just as if we were his own grandkids, and spoiled us rotten. I have such good memories of him. I was always sad that at X-mas time he seamed to always miss Santa coming by. Grandma said he was in the bathroom WINK,WINK. Later he blessed my children with being in the bathroom too.WINK. We had lots of fun with Grandpa Bob. My prayers are with you all. Rest in peace Grandpa Bob.

Bruce Hansen

February 23, 2011

Dear Cousins Butch, Candy, & Eddie: I am sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Take care of yourselves and your families. I am thinking of you now and have fond memories of all of the times we had together.

Brandon Crisler

February 23, 2011

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Your family will be in our prayers.

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