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MACKEY,
Robert
Eugene, Sr.
Greatly loved and greatly missed.
Robert "Bob" Mackey was born July 8, 1936 in Honolulu, HI and passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at his home in Otis Orchards, WA after a long battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family, friends and his beloved dogs, Jackson and Lindy.
After serving in the U. S. Air Force from 1954 to 1958, he worked as a welder for the City of San Diego until he retired in 1991. He loved old cars, especially his 1936 Ford Coupe, 1940 Ford street rod and 1956 Ford F-100 Pickup and was a member of the Early Ford V-8 club and the San Diego Chapter of Pickups Limited. He enjoyed traveling and took cruises and vacations to: Australia, Brazil, Spain, Italy, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii, the Panama Canal, and islands of the Caribbean. He was a Mason and a long-time member of Starr Road Baptist Church.
Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Merlyn (Glemmestad) and is survived by children Robert, Jr., Lauria (Metzler), Joseph, and James.
His wife, Nadia (Murray) and her children Stephen Hockett and Kathleen (Thurman) survive him.
He is survived by 14 grandchildren, three great-grandsons, two sisters, five nieces, a nephew, and many relatives and friends; and was preceded in death by granddaughter Rebecca.
Visitation on Saturday, February 26 from 2:00-4:00 and memorial services on Monday, February 28 at 2:00 will be held at Hazen & Jaeger Funeral Home, 1306 N. Pines, Spokane Valley, WA.
Graveside services on Saturday, March 5 at 2:00 will be held at El Cajon Cemetery, 2080 Dehesa Rd, El Cajon, CA.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Starr Road Baptist Church, Otis Orchards, WA or Horizon Hospice, Spokane, WA.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Robert Mackey
Jeff Lott
March 15, 2023
I worked with Bob at the waste water plant at Point Loma. I was his welders helper on many occasions. Im sorry he's gone I will always remember him. Jeff
Ron & Loretta Nixon
March 5, 2011
We believe that your Dad and Mother stood up for us when we got married in Watertown, NY, in 1958. For the last several years I have been looking for them and could not track them down. Today I was compelled to try again and it led me to his obituary. I am so sorry to hear about both of your parents. We had many good times and knew you two older children. They were good people and we are so sorry we lost track of them. Ron & Loretta Nixon [email protected]
Stan & Mary Fein
March 4, 2011
Stan and I worked for the City of San Diego also and remember Bob fondly. If you worked for Utilities, you knew Bob and his smile. He's in our memories and photo albums for different city occasions and will never be forgotten.
Our heartfelt sympathy to his family.
Dot Giessinger
March 3, 2011
I Miss Robert so much, my daughter has Lymphoma cancer and we talked a lot. He gave me wonderful advice. How to talk to my daughter about her disease and How I should deal with it myself!! I will miss and do miss Robert everyday!
March 2, 2011
Bob was a really great guy. We shared many good times in the early years of P.U.L. Will be missed a lot. Our thoughts
are with the family.
Gary & Carolyn Ewing
Candace Hopkins
March 1, 2011
Lots of Love grandpa. You are very special and always will remain in my heart. It is because of you and grandma that I have come to know the Lord. Thank you for sharing your faith, your wonderful hugs, and countless peanut butter sandwiches.
February 27, 2011
The Ladies and Gentlemen of the Washington State Veterans Cemetery extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Robert E. Mackey, Sr. for your loss, to honor his service to our country and our patriotic hero.
Linda Anne House, Founding Member
Jim & Jan Phillips
February 27, 2011
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to Bob's family at this most difficult time. I've known Bob for those 30yrs he spent in the Wtr Dept. I retired in 92. He was a super human being, and a master of his trade. We worked several major pipeline jobs together and there wasn't a fitting or angle he couldn't fiqure out. He amazed many people with his talents. I feel honored to have been his friend, and to have known him. Rest in peace old friend!
Dave Bambauer
February 25, 2011
I have so many great memories of Uncle Bob. The road trip to Washington state back in the late seventies, water skiing, picking parts from abandoned cars along the way. Always willing to help me with my hotrods. He will truly be missed.
Wendy Blake
February 25, 2011
My heart and prayers are to Bob's family. Thinkin about your dad just puts a smile on my face. What a wonderfull person to have in your life!. I'm glad he was in mine, when he was. There are alot of prayers being sent up from here in San Diego at the city. May God Bless you all.
Karen Garrett
February 24, 2011
All of us at Starr Road will miss this gentle giant. I am sorry I am out of town & will not be able to attend his service. Nadia, Candace & the whole family are in my prayers. Love you.
Nadia, Bob, Elaine, and Marilyn
Elaine Fritts
February 24, 2011
In memory of a very kind loving cousin. He will be missed and never forgotten. If love could have saved him he would have lived forever.
Barbara Baxter
February 24, 2011
We are going to miss your smiling face and your great laugh. We had alot of wonderful memories of you with the truck club. We know you and Grant are there together raising heck. Our best to all your family as we share your pain. Our Love to you all and God give you comfort. Bob & Barb Baxter
Maggie Palechek
February 24, 2011
Bob's extended family in San Diego loved him dearly. He was such a special person. What a kind and gentle man. And he made a great Santa Claus!
Kathy Castile/Soiset
February 24, 2011
Condolences to the family. Bob will be missed, he was always so nice to all family members.
Ken and Diane Hein
February 24, 2011
Bob was a wonderful man and a good friend. We so enjoyed visiting with him and hearing him laugh. We will miss him so much.
Ginger Graham
February 24, 2011
Our condolences to the family, Bob was loved by alot of people, he will be missed.
February 23, 2011
We're going to miss you Bob. Noone can take your place.
Janet and Steven McMillan
Debra Masters
February 23, 2011
I met you at Elbe's & Jeremy's wedding. You impressed me with your kind nature. I know that you will be so missed by everyone who knew you.
Becka Galan
February 23, 2011
condolences to the family "If ever there is tomorrow when we're not together, there is something you must always remember. you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." (Christopher Robin to Winnie The Pooh courtesy of A.A. Milne)
Angie
February 23, 2011
I enjoyed spending time with you if only briefly.
Elbe
February 23, 2011
Grandpa gave the best hugs. He would wrap both arms completely around me and whisper in my ear "You're beautiful"
He got released from the hospital, for just a couple hours, so he could surprise me on my wedding day.
He adored my son and his face would light up with a smile every time he saw him. "Bubby!"
So many precious memories...
February 23, 2011
One of my treasured memories is when we visited Bob and his family in California in the summer of '69. We discovered tacos as only Bob can make them! He and Merlyn are the reason we chose to attend Starr Road Church. Two of my most beloved cousins. There is a hole in this world where they once walked.
Elbe
February 23, 2011
Love you and miss you greatly. You are on our minds and in our hearts every minute.
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