Robert Sparhawk

1943 - 2006

Robert Sparhawk

1943 - 2006

BORN

1943

DIED

2006

Robert Sparhawk Obituary

Published by The Chronicle from Jul. 5 to Jul. 6, 2006.
Robert Allan Sparhawk passed away June 11, in St. Peters Hospital in Olympia.
He married his wife Mary Jean on June 1, 1991, and they resided in Rochester until his death. Robert was a Vietnam Veteran and afterwards worked as a printing press operator. His last job was working for Qualex developing film. Robert retired in 2005.
Robert was born May 17, 1943 to Bertrand and Esther Sparhawk and graduated from Chehalis High School and Centralia College with an AA degree.
Preceding him in death are his brothers, Benjamin, Gerald, and Bruce.
Surviving him are his wife Mary, sisters Bonnie Unzelman of Chehalis, and Darlene DeGross of Marysville, and numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and great nephews.
The celebration of his life will be held Saturday July 8, between 12:00 and 5:00 for family and friends at 119 Morton Rd. in Winlock.

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