Ypsilanti, Michigan
MARKEN, ROBERT M. "BOB"
Ypsilanti, MI
Age 67, passed away peacefully Friday, August 8, 2014 at the Veterans Hospital, Ann Arbor following a brief illness. He was born January 8, 1947 in Wayne, MI to Robert C. and Elizabeth (McNutt) Marken. Bob served in the U.S. Navy as a Hospital Corpsman (3rd Marine Division) in Vietnam. Upon the end of his military service, he returned to Michigan and studied nursing at Henry Ford College. He worked as a registered nurse in mental health at the VA Medical Center in Ann Arbor, retiring in 2009 after 27 years of dedicated service. Bob enjoyed the outdoors and an active lifestyle, was an avid gardener and loved to cook. Bob had a generous spirit and a thoughtful nature, and lived a life committed to the service of others. His kindness, selflessness, and numerous talents will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. Upon his request his remains have been donated to medical science to help further education and research. He was preceded in death by his parents and nephew Robbie and is survived by four sisters, Helen Marken of Big Rapids, MI, Catherine (Richard) Dimery of Pembroke, NC, Elizabeth (Nicholas) Shanks of Chelsea, MI and M. Colleen (Earl) Sykes of Williamston, MI and nieces and nephews, Monica, Michael, Meghann, James, Colleen, Caroline and Bridget. The family expresses their gratitude to the staff of the VA MICU for their warmth and commitment in making Bob's final days as comfortable as possible. The memorial service will be 11 am Friday, August 29, 2014 at Stark Funeral Service where the family will greet friends from 10 am until time of service. Contributions in Bob's memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675 or online at www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
Bob skated at Veterans Ice Arena almost every day during the winter. I will miss solving the worlds problems as we went around the rink.. My condolences to the family.
Dave Hamel
August 29, 2014 | Ypsi, MI
Dear Elizabeth and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Bobby left us too soon, but what an outstanding legacy. So many accomplishments. I (Carol) only remember meeting him once as teenagers and Bill, sadly, at your Dad's funeral, but we know Bobby will be missed very much by his family and friends who knew him well. Cherish the memories. In tribute, we are forwarding a memorial gift to Wounded Warriors. Our most heartfelt sympathy to the family. You are in our thoughts and...
Bill and Carol Marken
August 28, 2014 | Livonia, MI
Dear Elizabeth and Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Bobby left us too soon, but what an outstanding legacy. So many accomplishments. I (Carol) only remember meeting him once as teenagers and Bill only once at your Dad's funeral, but we know your family and all who knew Bobby well will miss him very much. Cherish the memories. In tribute, we are forwarding a memorial gift to Wounded Warriors. Our most heartfelt sympathy to the Marken Family. You are in our thoughts and...
August 28, 2014
I have personally known you since 1966 and you will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to know you. You have always been a warm and caring person. I will never forget all the great times we had in the service. We had some great laughs. It was my pleasure knowing you. Rest in peace my friend
Jim Scase
August 25, 2014 | London, OH
