Robert "Bob" Bokovoy

1940 - 2019

Robert "Bob" Bokovoy obituary, 1940-2019

BORN

1940

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Peninsula Memorial Chapel & Crematory

5839 Kenai Spur Hwy.

Kenai, Alaska

Robert Bokovoy Obituary

Robert "Bob" Bokovoy, 79, a longtime Soldotna resident, went with the Lord January 17, 2019 with his children by his side at his home.

Memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 24th, 2019 at Peninsula Memorial Chapel & Crematory. Pastor Corbie Cross will be officiating.

Bob was born on his family's farm in Max, North Dakota, January 15, 1940. As a teenager he moved to Minot, North Dakota where he met the love of his life, Barbara, whom he was married to for 54 years.

The raised their three children, Brenda, Kimberly, and Troy. They instilled their love in Jesus Christ throughout their lives in their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Bob loved taking his family camping every weekend in the summer in North Dakota at various lakes. Bob enjoyed fishing and hunting with his son, daughters, and sons-in-law. He especially loved taking his "sweetheart" dancing and only did the Two-Step. He had a special bond with each of his children., grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Bob took his family to Petersburg, Alaska to commercial fish for a few years from 1967 to 1972. He bought a seiner the "Eddie B." He was a truck driver throughout his life, hauling crude oil in North Dakota and then bringing his family to Soldotna in 1982, continuing to drive truck for Lynden Transport for 18 years until his retirement. He was a member of the Star of The North Lutheran Church in Kenai.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lydia and Steve Bokovoy; wife, Barbara (Nelson) Bokovoy; sisters, Irene, Betty, Jeanette and Lila; granddaughter, Amber Zuck and great-granddaughter Riley Zuck.

He is survived by his daughters, Brenda (Walter) Zuck, Kimberly Bokovoy-Cowie; son, Troy Bokovoy; grandchildren, Robby Zuck, Ryan Cowie, and Katelyn Cowie; great-grandchildren, Ryder and Addison Zuck and Peyton and Cameron Cowie; brother, Roy Bokovoy.

In lieu of flowers, please donated to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 8th Ave 7th Floor – New York, New York 10001 or A charity of your choice.

Arrangements made by Peninsula Memorial Chapel & Crematory. Please visit or sign his online guestbook at AlaskanFuneral.com.

Published by Peninsula Clarion on Jan. 22, 2019.
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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Please find comfort in reading Romans 12:12.

FC

January 28, 2019

Condolences to the Bokovoy family for your difficult and sad loss. May you find comfort of heart and peace in God's words found at 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 and 3:16.

January 26, 2019

My sympathies to the family. May the God of all comfort be with you during this time.

January 26, 2019

So sorry to hear of the passing of Bob. We went to grade school together for 7 grades in a country school. We walked home from school together many times and I would go to their farm after school on many occasions if my parents were in Minot or something, they would pick me up there. Many fun times playing with Robert,Roy,Lila & Jeanette, Betty and Irene were not there much as they were older. Loved his folks, Steve and Lydia. I stop by that farm when I go back and take pictures, just the windmill left with no top. So sorry to hear this, sending my condolences to all the family.

connie sambor

January 24, 2019

To the family of Robert Bokovoy. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. May the wonderful treasure fill your hearts with love and bring you peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Isaiah 61: 1, 2.

January 24, 2019
DW

January 24, 2019

Please accept my sincere sympathy. May the God of all comfort strengthen and sustain the family of Mr. Robert during this time of sadness.
Psalm 147:3.
DS

January 23, 2019

Bob and I were good friends and I will miss him very much.

Bill Starnes

January 22, 2019

I have a lot of fond memories of Bob. Great man, good friend and it was very easy to share a laugh with him. Taught me a lot over the years we spent together, especially the art of making the best Smoked Salmon. You will be greatly missed. Thoughts and Prayers to Brenda, Kim and Troy.

George Cowie

January 22, 2019

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