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Robert RIGGLE Obituary
Robert "Bob" C. RIGGLE, DVM Died February 22, 2011 at the age of 67. Bob was born in Seattle on September 7, 1943. Bob's many friends and family love and miss him. Father of Paul Riggle and Amy Shamah (and her husband CB Shamah); grandfather of Lukas and Calla Shamah; brother of Jim Riggle and Laurie Dressler. He was preceded in death by parents Robert and Jean Riggle. Bob is a graduate of Lincoln High School Class of 1961. He received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from UC Davis. He was a veteran of the US Air Force. He practiced as an equine veterinarian from the Sammamish Plateau for 20 years, later practicing veterinary medicine in various capacities in Washington State, most recently as a relief veterinarian for the City of Seattle. Throughout his life his diverse interests included horseback riding, playing music, airplane piloting, polo, sailing and travel. Bob's thoughtful and deliberate approach to life and his compassionate and humble nature will be missed by friends and family. He will be remembered for his adventurous spirit and the joy he found in life. Remembrances can be made to Operation Nightwatch or the Seattle Animal Shelter. There will be a viewing Monday, March 7th from 9am to 3pm at Wiggen & Sons. 2003 NW 57th St. Seattle, WA 98107. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, March 7th at 3:00 p.m. at the Corinthian Yacht Club. 7755 Seaview Ave NW, Pier V Seattle 98117. Please visit Bob's obituary and guest book online at wiggenandsons.com.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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for Robert RIGGLE
Mark and Gabby Tildesley
March 17, 2011
Bob our hearts go out to you, thanks for letting us rent your marina berth B7 at Tauranga bridge marina New Zealand and although we never met you we know when you left you had the same passion as us sailing. We are still here on B7 and our thoughts go out to your family and friends. God bless
Mark and Gabby SV SEA SHELL
Mary White
March 10, 2011
Bob, your kind and gentle strength, your unassuming smile, how you generously shared your passion with others, will be sorely missed. Know that you set an example of living life to the fullest, that the rest of us continue to marvel at. You were lucky to have found your passion in life, when many never do. You will be missed out on Puget Sound, but it's a great comfort to know you are now in Gods cruising grounds. Deepest sympathies to your family.
Rick Reynolds
March 9, 2011
Bob will not be forgotten by Operation NIghtwatch. He gave generously of his time late at night, serving homeless people, helping them with food and shelter. Gifts in his memory can be sent to PO Box 21181, Seattle, WA 98111
March 8, 2011
Bob you were a very good friend of mine. Iam thankful I have your aluminuium canoe you and Phyllis brought over to my lake. The world is a better place because of you. Life will not be the same without you and Phyllis. I loved you both so much. Love you always, Linda Landin
Don (DJ) Jacobs
March 8, 2011
Bob I am so thankful I was able to be with you and Phylliis on your first time around the world. I think of you both every day and will miss you very much. Keep the wind in your sails and alway keep that wonderful smile as you see new places where you are traveling now. DJ
Michele Mullins
March 7, 2011
What an adventure on the Gaia... some people never get to live their dream I'm happy to see Bob did. RIP Bob
CONNIE &DON DAVIS
March 7, 2011
TO THE FAMILY OF ROBERT C.( BOB)RIGGLE OUR HEART AND PRAY GO OUT TO ALL OF YOU . MAY YOU FIND PEACE KNOWING THAT HE HAS ENJOY LIFE TO IT FULLNESS.WILL NEVER FORGET HIM . LOVE DON &CONNIE ( NEWORLEANS LA )
Amy Wheeler
March 7, 2011
For Amy and the rest of Bob's family and close friends, we express our deepest sympathies and send you all our love and support. You are in our thoughts and hearts.
-Amy Aschenbach Wheeler & Family
Donna Sharp
March 7, 2011
March 7, 2011.....A life well lived, a mind well used and shared, a sense of humor, touched with a bit of mischief...a friend moved on...Donna Sharp
Devi Tandavan
March 7, 2011
Dear Paul and Amy, Lukas and Calle, Jim, and Laurie, Please accept my heartfelt condolences and know that to those of us privileged to know him, Bob was a clear beam of light. He taught me the example of calm at the helm and I am certain his star is steering him into peaceful waters.
Hugs,
Tim & Lindy Quast
March 7, 2011
Our hearts go out to your family and friends, Bob. We will always keep your great smile in our thoughts. And, we pray you are sailing the seas in heaven!
Rest in peace and know you are loved!
March 7, 2011
You will be missed at our 50th class reunion.You were such a kind and great guy in high school. I was looking forward to hearing about all of your sailing adventures. Of which there were many. Doing something one loves is fantastic. Sorry your adventure ended so suddenly and way too soon.. My sympathy does out to your family . Rest in Peace... Dolores Pacheco Lach
March 6, 2011
My heart goes out to your children, grandkids, brother and sister and relatives in this time of sadness.
You were such a "good guy" in high school. You got along with everyone!! And always had a smile on your face.
We will miss you at our 50 year class reunion that I know you were looking forward to attending.
I am grateful that you lived your life to the fullest and made so many friends along the way.
Rest in peace Bob. Know that we loved you.
Sharon Durnell Barnette
Marietta, Georgia
Lincoln High Grad 1961
Suzette & Jose Reyes
March 6, 2011
Dearest Amy,CB and Paul, Those we Love remain with us, for Love itself lives on.
Cherished memories never fade,because one loved is gone.Those we Love can never be,
more than a thought apart,for as long as there’s a memory,they live on in our heart...
rita Gibbons
March 6, 2011
A Memory Tribute to Robert C. Riggle.
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Bob...you will be missed more than you can possibly imagine..and Phyllis too...
You took me out on the water for over a decqde and taught me the love of the sea..cruising and especially racing...
I will always cherish our friendship and the wonderful ability to be great teammates on the water which we all love..God bless your wonderful compassionate soul..you will be sorely missed...and always be remembered...Rita
rita gibbons
seattle, WA
Mar 5, 2011
March 6, 2011
I WAS SO LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT OUR 50TH REUNION, THIS SUMMER. I'M SO SORRY YOUR FAMILY HAD TO LOSE YOU THIS WAY.
FONDLY
LOUISE ROSASCHI WEISS
March 6, 2011
As we are approaching our 50th reunion at Lincoln High School, you will be remembered fondly - I enjoyed our years together at Lincoln High - you were always a sweet and kind guy - our condolences to your family...
Maralon MacGregor Cornett, Davis Creek, CA
Hank Curci
March 6, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
linda pfister-wildhaber
March 6, 2011
To Laurie and Family, We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother and his wife. Our thoughts and love our being sent to you and his friends. My sister if she could right now harriett wildhaber would be writing to you but has suffered a stroke.. Please know that now he is in heaven and will watch over all of you at this time. He loved sailing and now he will sail above you with the angel wings that he has now. He will be in your wonderful memories of him. I know you are in pain at this time but hoping you know that he is with his true father who held him in his arms and took all his pain away..god bless you all.. Linda, Harriett, and Paula and family wildhaber..
Darrell Harmon
March 6, 2011
What a shock when i heard how he left us.
I hadn't see Bob since we left high school, but thought of him over the years as he was truly one of the good guy's with his quiet demeanor....always a smile.
My heartfelt sympathy to his family.
Don Polson
March 6, 2011
So many memories. Always an adventure. Rest in Peace
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