Photo courtesy of Mills & Mills Funeral Home and Memorial Park
Olympia, Washington
Jun 30, 1934 – Sep 26, 2014
Bob Shaner, a former Tumwater High School teacher and multisport coach who later became an administrator, died Friday after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 80. Shaner spent part of four decades at the high school, starting in 1961. He coached baseball, football and basketball...
Read MoreCondolences to you and your family, Boo! I cherish the remembrance of the time that our families lives touched. Bob was a wonderful influence with my children and Mike often talks about his terrific friendship with Craig.
The Lord Bless you and Keep you, Elizabeth Vanier (Mike, Jon, Lynne)
October 19, 2014
I always remember Mr Shaner as our teacher @ Whitepass. I think I can speak for all his Students at Randle, We all were excited when Bob and his lovely Wife came to our all school reunion last year. He was a great teacher and Friend. God bless his family and he will be missed by all.
Barbara Lewis Miller
October 05, 2014 | Seattle, WA
Mom/Kim and family,
So sorry for your loss. I know the pain you are feeling and pray for comfort. Coach/teacher/Dad was a good man whom I respected very much. Praise the Lord he was a believer and that we will all see he again in paradise. I pray for your entire family.
Jeff Johnson
Jeff Johnson
October 04, 2014 | Tumwater, WA
Bo - I just found out today about Bob and I was at my luncheon with my 1966 classmates so I couldn't get to the memorial. My heart broke when I heard the news. Mom loved him so and spoke often about him. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Memories are wonderful.
Cathy Osborne
October 04, 2014 | Lacey, WA
Mr.Shaner touched many lives. I remember he was one of the hardest working people at Tumwater. '76 will never forget him.
Mark & Denise Cotey
October 04, 2014 | Tumwater, WA
God bless you!
October 04, 2014
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing, it is always hard to lose another member of the family. I really enjoyed the photo gallery. I love the picture of Bob with Aunt Hannah and Uncle Tom. It is such a great picture of all of them. Another favorite of mine is Bob and Beulah's wedding picture. I can remember looking at it every time I was at Aunt Hannah's home. They have always been such a stunning couple. My love and prayers to the family.
Judy (Smetzler) Lavender
October 03, 2014 | Onalaska, WA
Sorry to hear about Bob. I'm sorry I won't be able to make the service. I'll be in Arizona visiting my daughter. My brother and I send our condolences.
Barbara & Dave Blankenship
October 03, 2014 | Mossyrock, WA
Bob Shaner was an outstanding teacher, coach and athletic director at Tumwater High School and an inspiration and role model and mentor to a lot of people who aspired to be as good as he was. Thank you Bob for all you have done! You will be missed! Our thoughts and prayers to the entire Shaner family. May he rest in peace!
Karst and Irene Brandsma
October 03, 2014 | Everett, WA