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Robert Kenevan Obituary
Tacoma, Washington - Dr. Robert J. Kenevan, Sr. of Tacoma, Washington died on Saturday, August 22, 2015. He is the son of Dr. Matthew A. and Mary G. Toth of Auburn, MA. Bob leaves his wife, Flavia, their children, Marcela and her children, Micah and Kaia Johnson of Gig Harbor, WA; Robert and his wife Natalia and their children Carli and Joshua of Bucaramanga, Colombia, S.A; and Cata of Portland, OR. Bob also leaves his brothers Matthew "Chip" and his wife Lia and their children Stephanie and Matthew; Kevin, his wife Martha and their children Andrew and Rachel; his sister Molly, her husband Raymond Taylor and their children Luke and Mary Beth.
Bob graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1970. He was an Army Ranger and a graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School. He was Board Certified in Otolaryngology and Plastic Surgery. He served as a surgeon in the military until 1989 when he opened his own practice in Tacoma, WA. Bob loved practicing medicine, the constant challenges energized him and provided his patients with a caring and competent companion in their medical journey. He was an enthusiastic teacher of things medical and in living a productive life.
Bob never failed to give credit for who he was to Flavia, the love of his life. His family was all-important and always a motivation for what he did. His grandchildren were the special joy of the last 12 years.
A Memorial Service will be held in Tacoma, Washington.
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Karen Vaniver
September 13, 2015
I was sorry to hear about Bob's death. I will always remember that he was the only person who would give me a job after my cancer. I wish peace to your family.
September 4, 2015
Dear Matt and Mary, I am just reading the obituary of your son Robert. I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest condolences and sympathy in this loss.
Monica Johnson Lloyd
henry zielinski
August 31, 2015
Bob: We learned surgery together and you taught me much. "well done my good and faithful servant". Our prayers are with Flavia and the family.
Hank Zielinski
CDR, Medical Corps, US Navy
August 31, 2015
You left us way too early, Dr. Bob, but you left behind an outstanding legacy in terms of your work and your family. Well done--be thou at peace.
Bill Spracher '70
Woodbridge, VA
Robert Ryan
August 28, 2015
You served with integrity during your life and you will be sorely missed.
Robert Ryan, Jr.
August 28, 2015
Another sad day for the Class of '70, "may it be said, Well done, be thou at peace"
Ed Beddow
August 28, 2015
I join with classmates in saying: Well done; be thou at peace. From a fellow Minnesotan and member of '70
Dr. Jim Sullivan
August 28, 2015
Well Done, Brother.
Sully, USMA '70
Larry Clark '70
August 28, 2015
To a former classmate and brother, "Be Thou At Peace".
John Epley
August 28, 2015
You served with integrity during your life, Bob, and you will be sorely missed. We salute you.
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