ROBERT KEPKA

Robert Louis Kepka A Garden of Unconditional Love Robert Louis Kepka, age 76, who resided in Lakewood, WA and Quartzsite, AZ, passed away suddenly February 3, 2011. Robert was born April 30, 1934 in Montesano, WA to Bert and Sybil Kepka. Bob was active in school activities like debate, band, and the school newspaper. He graduated from Fife High School in 1952. After serving two years in the US Navy, he attended several local colleges. Bob was active in the Naval Reserves for over thirty years, retiring in 1981 as a Commander. He worked for over thirty years with at-risk youth for the state of WA. Mr. Kepka resided in Tacoma and most recently was a 'snowbird' in Arizona. Bob loved to travel, ski, sail, garden, and attending local weekend flea markets. His sisters, Lois (Kepka) Gilleland and Noreen Tibbitts, niece Sharon Gilleland, nephew Jerry Gilleland, great-nieces Janelle and Emily Stone, and several cousins survive Bob. His sister Lois and her family are hosting a Celebration of Life at the Puyallup Activity Center on March 19, 2011 at 2:00 pm. Memorial donations can be made in Mr. Kepka's honor to the charity of your choice.