Robert Daniel Sigley

Dr. Robert D. Sigley (Bob), 74, passed away on January 3, 2019 after a two-and-a-half-year course of advanced cancer and extensive chemo-, radiation and immunotherapy. He spent his final days and hours at his home in Magnolia, surrounded by loved ones, passing comfortably with the belief that he would soon see his parents, his son Danny, his sister Darilyn, and his wife Dana.

Bob was born September 17, 1944, to Daniel Tell Sigley and Margaret Louise Muetze Sigley in Takoma Park, Montgomery County, MD, before the family relocated to southern California. The smartest man we knew, he did not follow a traditional educational path. Bob never finished high school or college. After three years of each, he dropped out to obtain a medical degree from UCLA. At UCLA he met, and in 1967, married Margee, with whom he raised their daughters, Karen and Sara, and son Daniel (September 1972 - December 1972).

As a Navy surgeon, he served and operated at Camp Pendleton in California. Following his military duty, he established himself as a leading surgeon in Seattle, creating dialysis access for kidney failure patients for Northwest Kidney Centers. He met his second wife Dana in the Swedish Hospital operating room. They married in 1981, and together raised their sons, Kevin and Todd.

As a father, Bob was intimately involved in his children's education, athletics, and character growth. After his retirement from surgery, he was a faithful supporter of youth soccer in Seattle, helping to bring the game to thousands of Seattle's kids.

We will remember fondly his enthusiasm for his outdoor passions: cycling, skiing (on water and snow), running, and gardening. He was also an avid genealogist, delighting in researching his family history. He inspired his family with his humility, integrity, kindness, generosity, wry humor, and spreadsheets. His great legacy will continue through his children and grandchildren, and through the charitable Sigley Family Foundation, which he established in 2016 following his cancer diagnosis.

He is survived by his four children, three grandchildren, his sister Janet, and his faithful companion Terese.

Please honor Bob by CELEBRATING LIFE and committing random acts of kindness every day. Please also consider charitable contributions, either to the Sigley Family Foundation or to your favorite organization.

A service will be held at

Our Lady of Fatima Church

in Magnolia on Saturday,

January 19 at 10:00 AM.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Seattle Times from Jan. 7 to Jan. 13, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
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Larry McCann

January 5, 2021

Beacon Hill Soccer continues to miss Bob in our membership. We strive to focus on our shared ideas and values that put our children's needs first. Bob played an important role in that mission.

Michael Murphy

May 10, 2020

Bob was a gentle man with a quiet brilliance and passion in all things he engaged upon. Peace.

Beacon Hill Soccer Larry McCann

January 15, 2019

Bob was a true friend of the children and families who played soccer in Seattle. He was an active volunteer for McGilvra, Seattle Youth Soccer Association, and Beacon Hill Youth Soccer. As members of Beacon Hill Soccer, Bob and I shared an interest in helping low income & immigrant kids find a team so they could join the greater community in the joys of the world's greatest sport. Bob shared his personal resources and his time to attend to the details of managing our soccer programs for many years. He was smart and compassionate. He lives on as a legend in our soccer community across the city. We miss him dearly.

a loved one

Sent Flowers

January 11, 2019

I was a patient of Dr. Sigley's in the mid-80s. He was compassionate and his concerns went beyond the surgery itself. A doctor told me he is very good and very avent-garde. I think of him fondly and am grateful I that I was his patient.
Mike
1.11.19

Paul Brown MD, FACS

January 10, 2019

I met Bob in August 1979 when I began my surgery rotation with him at Swedish. Bob taught the importance of the surgical literature, critical thinking, and attention to detail. I did many an AV fistula or revision with Karl and Bob. They were excellent mentors. I'm saddened by his passing but pleased to hear of his eternal destination. Dana was a special person and exceptional nurse. I'm happy they will be together again.

January 9, 2019

Second attempt to post in honor of my longtime friend Bob Sigley. Met Bob in the seventies working in the OR at Swedish Hospital. He was our Chief Surgical Resident and such a role model for me as I was amazed to learn of his accomplishments leading up to his final year of medical/surgical training. Many early AM tennis matches and late night emergency surgery bonded us as good friends. Brilliant guy who was always thinking ahead. My best to his family who has been richly infused with his love and genius...I'm sure.

Peggy

January 8, 2019

The roses will always bloom, Bob. Love you, Peggy

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