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Robert Pavlet Obituary
Robert Lee Pavlet, 82, Goodyear, AZ died at 12:58 pm Sunday, September 18, 2016 in West Valley Hospital, Goodyear. A resident of Arizona since 1970, living in Tucson, Yuma, Fountain Hills, and finally Goodyear. He was born April 1, 1934, in Iron Mountain, MI, the son of Edward and Charlotte Burke Pavlat. Robert was a 1952 graduate of Galesburg High School in Galesburg, IL. He married Sharon McGill on September 1, 1956 and later Melanie Babich on June 22, 1963. He is survived by his wife Melanie, Goodyear, 4 sons, Kurt (Roseanne), Athol, ID, Mark (Marianne), Dix Hills, NY, Steve (Jennifer), Salinas, CA, Brian (Lisa), Goodyear, AZ, a daughter, Susan (Bruce), Tucson, AZ, a sister, Judy Stottler of Viola, IL, 9 grandchildren Christina, Robert, Christopher, Lauren, Kaitlyn, Tyler, Zane, Alexandra, and Ethan, and 5 great grandchildren. His parents and older sister Ione Hulick proceeded him in death. Robert proudly served in the United States Navy submarine fleet 1953-1954 and pursued a life-long career in the floor covering and ceramic tile trade. Outside of work he passionately loved to coach youth baseball, camp, fish, and play golf, especially with his children and grand-children. Bob was known and loved for his enormous personality and quick sense of humor, especially his pithy "Bob-isms", and will be deeply missed by his wife, family, and friends. Cremation rites have been accorded with a memorial service to be scheduled at a later date. It would be appreciated that any donations made in his memory be sent to local youth baseball programs.
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Bill Dixon
October 2, 2016
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI), I offer our sincere condolences on Robert's passing. You and your loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers. We are forever grateful for Robert's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our Brother we say, Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country."
Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. - 2 Thess 3:16.
Robert Lee Pavlet, US Navy, Now on Eternal Patrol.
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate
His record is now posted online in the Eternal Patrol file on the USSVI website.
Bill Dixon, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.
Marlene Nichols
September 27, 2016
Melanie, I'm so sorry to hear about Bob. He was so "Bob," definitely a one of a kind. I pray that God will surround you and your family with peace during this difficult time.
Gordon and Joan Pittsenbarger
September 26, 2016
Prayers are with Melanie and all of Bob's family with this sudden loss of Bob. His love of telling stories and exuberance for life will be remembered by all who knew him. Hug your memories tight and know that he was treasured by friends and family.
September 26, 2016
Miss seeing him walk the dog daily and daily hellos. Our deepest sympathy.
Gail and Bernie Ellis
Anoj and Alicia Raj
September 25, 2016
Bob always treated us like family. He will be greatly missed. Sincerely,The Raj Family
Nick Nichols
September 25, 2016
To the Pavlet Family,
On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Bob's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and our shipmate. All SUBVETS and their families have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Bob will always be remembered as a Brother of the Phin and a great Patriot.
(SS) Robert Lee Pavlet
US Navy Submarine Veteran
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate
Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, MTCM(SS) USN Ret.
Base Chaplain
Carla
September 25, 2016
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. May your memories comfort your heart; and God help the Pavlet family during this time of sorrow. Isa.41:13
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