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ROBERT BRUNELLE Obituary
Robert H. 'Bob' Brunelle, of Edmonds, WA died on Sunday February 13, 2011, at Providence Hospital Everett. He was born in Crookston, MN, on Dec. 31, 1941, to Harry and Ione Brunelle. Moved with his family to Richland, WA, in 1949. Graduated from Richland High School 1959, attended Columbia Basin College. Moved to Seattle, WA, in 1962, and graduated from the University of Washington in Mechanical Engineering. Bob's career as an engineer at Boeing spanned over 40 years, with his retirement in late 2007.
He was an avid cushion shuffleboard player for many years; he enjoyed sporting events, anything to do with computers, and quiet evenings at home.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, one of his seven brothers, Vernon Bruce, and a daughter, Heidi Lynne.
He is survived by his son, Michael James; step-sons, Marc and John Palo; and brothers, Roger of Huntington Beach, CA, Richard of Anchorage, AK, James (Poranee) of Anchorage, AK, Lawrence (Claudia) of Newport, OR, Gary (Denise) of Murrieta, CA, and David (Marti) of Yakima, WA.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, Feb. 19, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Bonney-Watson Funeral Home, 1732 Broadway, Seattle 98122, (206) 322-0013. Graveside service to be held Saturday, Feb. 19, at Holyrood Cemetery, 205 NE 205th, Shoreline, WA, at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Robert's name to the Alzheimer's Association (alz.org).
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Debby Overcash
February 18, 2011
My husband Larry and I had the privilege of knowing Bob through his son Michael. We spent many a day at the Lynndale Little League park watching our boys play ball. Our heart goes out to Michael and his family.
Tom Verellen
February 18, 2011
Lots of memories of Robert through our high school years mostly connected to the church basketball team. His calm cool attitude and a constant grin as if he knew the punch line to a joke the rest of us didn't get. I especially remember a hiking trip in the cascades where Robert carried probably three times the weight any of the rest of us struggled to get over the ridge into Clear Lake. Thanks for those good memories Robert they have meant a lot to me over the years.
Larry Brunelle
February 18, 2011
Robert will be missed and remembered by those that knew and loved him. I am grateful for the times we shared in the last couple of years in Seattle WA. Go in peace my brother. We love you.
Larry Brunelle
February 18, 2011
Robert will be remembered and missed by those that knew and loved him. I am grateful for the visits I had with him over the last year in Seattle. Go in Peace my brother. Robert will live on in our memories. Your loving brother.
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