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1928
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2011
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ROBERT HORTON Obituary
He attended local schools and graduated from Mount Vernon High School with the class of 1946. He then joined the Army and served in Korea.
He had 5 sons Glen (Bonnie) Gene ( Alma) Patrick (Lorie) Paul (Anna) and Scott who died in infancy. He had 7 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.
In August 1994 he married Margaret Oliver in Bellingham. He was much loved by her children Vanessa (John) Rowena (Don) Lucy (Jim) Chris (Holly) and Jeremy (Nancy) and her 8 grandchildren.
He is survived by his younger sister Joyce (Bob) Shaffer.
He worked as an operating engineer for a lot of years building many roads in the area. He was one of the first car racers at Skagit Speedway. He enjoyed flying, fishing and woodworking. He often put up a tough front but was a kind generous gentleman underneath with a heart of gold.
He will be missed.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Skagit Hospice Foundation P.O. Box 137 Mount Vernon WA. 98273.
A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held Saturday, February 12, 2010, 2:00pm at Hawthorne Memorial Park 1825 E. College Way, Mount Vernon, WA followed by a Reception in the Hawthorne Reception Room.
Arrangements are under the care of Hawthorne Funeral Home, Mount Vernon.
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Memories and Condolences
for ROBERT HORTON
Scott B
February 12, 2011
Bob, the river will never be the same. Keep your line tight and rest in pease.
Ron Kounkel
February 11, 2011
Bob Horton... Whats the best way to describe a good friend..an exceptional equipment operator, an old grizzly bear with a heart of gold...His woodworking skills were the best. I had the pleasure of working around Bob the last 11 years.... 50 years in the Operators Union, what a remarkable feat! Stories I will forever cherish.... You will be deeply missed. R.I.P my friend.
Karen Bragg
February 11, 2011
Bob was a good friend to my dad for many years. He took me on my very first airplane ride when I was just a little girl. He was a kind and wonderful man who I will remember always. He will be greatly missed by all in our family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Karen Bragg (May)
Lorain Brinton
February 11, 2011
Rest in peace, Bob. And may all the wonderful memories ease the pain of losing you for Margaret and the rest of your family and friends.
Lorain
Grandpa Horton and when I was 2.
Darci Johnson
February 11, 2011
isabel grable
February 11, 2011
please will you all except my deepest sympathy i'am so sorry to here of this sad news , may god be with you all in your time of need and for ever, love to you margaret and your family , isabel ,
At Grandpa Horton's 80th birthday
Rick & Olivia Horton
February 10, 2011
You will be terribly missed. The girls loved coming up and being able to raid his treasure chest. We will also miss all the wonderful stories of his past and our personal favorite story of him finding the woolly mammoth tusk. We love you and wish had had more time with you. You will always be in our great memories.
Love Rick, Olivia, Savanah & Paytin
Darci Johnson
February 10, 2011
Grandpa Horton, I love you so very much and I remember when I was a little girl sitting on the back of your recliner, in my frilly dress combing your hair til you fell asleep.Then I would climb in the chair with you and we would take a nap.Im very greatful that you met my husband Donny and our daughters Star and Amber,and got to see pictures of our son Matthew.We miss you and cant wait to join you in heaven one day.We love you and our thoughts and prayers go out to Grandma Margret and my dad and uncles..Darci
Brenda Wells
February 10, 2011
So very glad I met Bob. His stories of life's adventures were amazing. From working on tug boats, The Alaska pipeline... operating the biggest equipment...to racing. His "fishing stories" were the best. By watching him, I would swear that Bob could thread a needle with an excavator. I will miss his humor, charisma and making chocolate chip cookies for him.
Jeremy Oliver
February 10, 2011
Thanks Bob for being there for my Mom all these years. I hope, wherever you are, you're not standing in line! RIP Bob!
Melanie Wells
February 10, 2011
Another one of the good old boys gone but not forgotten. RIP Bob.
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