Robert Bruce Downes

Like a comet Blazing 'cross the evening sky Gone too soon Like a rainbow Fading in the twinkling of an eye Gone too soon Shiny and sparkly And splendidly bright Here one day Gone one night Like the loss of sunlight On a cloudy afternoon Gone too soon Like a castle Built upon a sandy beach Gone too soon Like a perfect flower That is just beyond your reach Gone too soon Born to amuse, to inspire, to delight Here one day Gone one night Like a sunset Dying with the rising of the moon Gone too...

I´m saddened to hear of Bob´s passing. He was a great father to Amy. I was Amy´s kindergarten teacher. He volunteered in the classroom , the children all loved him!

Bob was a patient judge and a good man. A legend in the community.

The Shea Family had a long and congenial relationship with Bob. It began in the corridors of the Massachusetts General Hospital White Building surgical floor where Bob met Ed Shea, Sr. both orderlies then, Bob for the summer, Ed full time to support his family while attending college days. Ed and Marge and their daughters met his parents at their home. Later, they reconnected and Bob and Esther hosted Kathy and Marilou for a summer during their time at UW. Ed and Marge vacationed with Bob and...

My condolences and prayers to Robert's family and loved ones. I met Robert in the 70s when his then wife, Esther, worked at Hospitality House when I lived there in Fairbanks. Please accept my condolences.

Amy and Boys...you know Bob ment so much to our family from the day we arrived here. Our family condolences to you and a life long legend we will dearly miss.

Bob was a great man. A good friend. May his family find peace in he is with God and Melissa. He always had a positive look on life and would give any a chance. Blessings to his family

I met Robert Downes years ago at my job at Costco. I thanked him for helping my family. He ask who that was? I told him, he was very sympathetic and said he defended a family member of mine that was innocent and he never forgot the case. Wishing Mr. Downes family peace and sympathy. He was an incrediable person and a huge loss to Fairbanks.

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of such an amazing person and send condolences to all family. After my Dad had the opportunity to work with and befriend Bob, I know he was one of my Dad´s most favorite people. Even after my Dad passed, Bob would still surprise me with a phone call every year or two to say hi and catch-up which was always a welcome surprise and appreciated. He lived a great life and truly was an amazing person that will be missed by many. Hoping your family can find peace...