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Robert Rawls Obituary

Robert (Terry) Rawls

Robert (Terry) Rawls died April 22, 2011.
Born to Robert F. and Mildred F. (Pendelton) Rawls on June 1, 1938 in Bellingham, WA. Terry was a hard working man. He started working on the family farm at the age of eight. Graduating to truck driver for the farm in his early years, then went to work for Pac San/Lakeside Industries. Terry drove for Lakeside for 33 years until his retirement in 1999.
Terry is survived by his wife, Dee Ann; his children, Kevin Rawls, Teresa (Kelly) Fluke and Darren (Lisa) Rawls; his stepchildren, Lorie McCormick, Quentin (Laurie) Boatright and Dewayne (Colleen) Rawls; grandchildren, Kory, Shawn, Gabriele, Kellie, Lesa and Mo Kitty.
Terry loved to travel and camp in his RV's, sit around the campfire and B.S. He liked watching the Seahawks, Mariners and NASCAR.
There will be no funeral at Terry's request. There will be a celebration of life at the family home on June 4, 2011 from 1-4pm. Please come by for a bite to eat, say Happy Birthday and raise a glass in Terry's honor.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Olympian on May 1, 2011.

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Teresa Rawls-Fluke

May 22, 2011

I just cannot stop thinking about you and our times together. Bittersweet memories but most of all, I'm just glad you are out of pain and have your pride back. You were my hero...

Glenda Rawls

May 22, 2011

Thank you Terry for all the good memories we shared and for the three wonderful kids you gave me in which look so much like you.May you rest in peace. Good-Bye Terry, till we meet again.

Glenda Rawls

May 22, 2011

Thank you Terry for all the good memories we shared and for the three wonderful kids you gave me in which look so much like you.God Bless you,and rest in piece.Good-Bye Terry till we meet again.

Teresa Rawls-Fluke

May 3, 2011

God be with you...

Teresa Rawls-Fluke

May 3, 2011

I will miss you daddy!!!!!!!

Kelly McStephenson

May 2, 2011

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

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