Robert T. DeYoung

Robert T. DeYOUNG April 7, 1924 ~ January 2, 2009 Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, even though Bob passed away unexpectedly it was peaceful and he was surrounded by family. Survived by Barbara, his loving wife of 62 years, and by children Michael (Flossie) of Stanwood, Patricia Rigali (James) and Virginia Dublin (Mark) of Seattle, Richard (Karen) of Snohomish, and Edith Matulka (Michael) of Lynnwood; grandchildren Brenda Vander Pol (Brent), Barb Newe (Chris), Bonnie Geers (Jeff), Valerie Brown (Bob), Susan Barnett (John), Rachel Mathias (Ben), Jennifer Bresler (Jason), Dakota DeYoung, Zane DeYoung, Patrick Matulka and Alec Matulka; 9 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Also survived by brothers Lowell DeYoung (Stella) and Al DeYoung (Donna), of Woodinville, and numerous nieces and nephews.He was predeceased by brothers Milford and James DeYoung, and sister Frances Gasslander. A graduate of Bothell High School (class of 1942), Bob was a WWII veteran, having served in the Army (355th Engineers) in Europe. He also served his local community throughout the 1950s, 60s and 70s, on the Woodinville and Northshore School Boards, Bothell Library Board, Bothell City Council, and as Mayor of Bothell. Bob was a man of great integrity, with an overriding sense of fairness and justice, character traits that guided his life and which he passed on to his family. Beyond everything else, Bob loved his family. He was a devoted attendee of his grandchildren's sporting events, plays, and various other school activities, and would proudly share word of their doings with anyone and everyone. In the best sense of the phrase, Bob was a "people person". You always knew when he was in a room, and his love and laughter will be missed by so many. A celebration of his life will be held on January 20th from 2 - 5:00 p.m. at the Country Inn and Suites - 19333 North Creek Parkway, Bothell, WA. A light buffet will be served, and a sharing of memories and stories will begin at 3. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in Bob's honor may be made to Evergreen Healthcare Foundation (MS-5), Hospice Services, 12040 NE 128th Street, Kirkland, WA 98034.