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Robert Ernest Henry

Aurora, Colorado

1924 - 2016

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June 11, 1924-July 17, 2016 Robert "Bob" Henry was born in Spokane, Wash., and was a decorated WWII veteran of the European theatre, and attended the University of Washington where he majored in English. He was a larger-than-life personality-- a powerful actor, an award-winning Drama, English and...

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The most inspirational man in my life. Was so fortunate to have had him with us "kids" for so long. Would love to see the show he is putting on up there now. What a cast to choose from! Thank you for all you have given me Bob.
Jay EHS '72

I met Bob Henry as a timid 10th grader in Drama 1 at EHS in 1973 and he challenged us all to grow, let go and trust each other and ourselves. It was my only high school class that I was nervous to go to, and it was always ok in the long run! I came to learn that Bob and my mom, Joyce Radke, were connected in theater in Everett and that I would spend time with his kids, Garth, Marc, and Chad in Alaska in 1974. All I can say is that my life would have unfolded a lot differently had I not been...

Whenever I came in to the Little Theatre for a class and heard Bob playing the piano, I knew it would be a great day. I learned so much from Bob and had a lot of fun in the process. He knew how to challenge students to do their personal best and a few moves beyond. I learned respect for the craft of acting from Bob. The last time I saw him, the last thing he said to me is "You just need time." I won't be at the memorial service tomorrow because I'm rehearsing a show I've developed over the...

My teacher, and so thankful I could also call you my friend. You touched my life and many others and will always be remembered with admiration and love.

My Mom told me, when I was very young, that there will be people in my life that will be important, that make a difference. Turns out, Mr Henry was one of those people for me and for many others. He encouraged connection, honesty, and play into my teenage experience which opened the doors to a lifetime love of drama and psychology. God bless him and all the light he brought into this world.

Uncle Bob...I owe a debt to you that I strive to repay every day...The gift of Humility and Humanity.
Rest well...You've earned it. To the Family...All the love I can muster...

W.D.W. Class of '71

Bob Henry when I was at EHS between 1960 and '62, had much to do with making me the person I became. I will always be greatful he was in my life.

I remember Mr. Henry, most of all for the good he did my sister Lori.

I first met "Mr. Henry" in 1970, at Everett High School when I finally found the Drama department. I started to really love high school, and acting became my salvation. I was cast in "Spreading the News", a competition one act. We took it to competition at PLU. I'm sure we won! After high school, while working with the Sno County Community Players, Bob took a big chance and cast me as Anne Boleyn in "Anne of a Thousand Days". It was so much fun! I went on to get a degree in acting from the U...