Robert Simeon Fambro

1957 - 2011

Robert Simeon Fambro obituary, 1957-2011, Portland, OR

Robert Simeon Fambro

1957 - 2011

BORN

1957

DIED

2011

Robert Fambro Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 20, 2011.
Robert Simeon Fambro, passed away on Thursday, May 19th, 2011 after an extended illness. Robert was born on April 3, 1957 in Fort Valley Georgia to Robert and Clara Fambro. After moving to Oregon, Robert settled in the Cornelius Pass Road area, where he attended Skyline Elementary School and later attended and graduated from Benson High School in 1975. Robert was on the baseball team and in his senior year at high school, he got a job at Interstate Air condition and worked for 5 years before becoming a Longshoreman with the ILWU Local 8 for the next 22 years. Robert retired from the Longshoreman Union in 2004.

Throughout the 80's through 1995, Robert would have an annual neigborhood party for the 4th of July, serving between 100-200 people every year with fireworks display and BBQ.

Robert was a member of The First Presbyterian Church in downtown Portland. Robert also was a member of the Mason Lodge # 55, Port Valley Scottish Rites, York Rite, Shiners, and Amaranth.

Robert is survived by his mother, Clara Fambro, 1 brother, David Fambro of Portland, Oregon and 1 sister, Dollie Fambro of Vancouver Washington. Robert's father, Robert B. Fambro, preceded him in death.

A Viewing will be held on Tuesday May 24th at Caldwell's Hennessey, Goetsch & McGee 20 NE 14th Ave. Portland, from 12PM to 4PM. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at 1PM.


Arrangements under the direction of Caldwell's, Hennessey, Goetsch & McGee Funeral Home, Portland, OR.

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April 4, 2019

Dollie Fambro posted to the memorial.

April 2, 2012

Dollie posted to the memorial.

May 28, 2011

dollie Fambro posted to the memorial.

Dollie Fambro

April 4, 2019

Your Birthday was yesterday Jennifer Lowe and I hope where ever you are that it was wonderful for you.

Dollie

April 2, 2012

I miss you so much Robert, please watch out over our Mother she misses you so much.

dollie Fambro

May 28, 2011

Robert you are the best brother a girl could ever have I love you and I miss you. I know you are in a better place and you are whole again but right now I just want to talk to you face to face again. I love you, Dollie.

May 26, 2011

Thanking God for Roberts life and thinking of you during this difficult time.
Your Loving Niece and Family
Juanita & Simon Family
Warner Robins, GA

Edweana Ridley

May 25, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult hours.

LaKoniar Ezell

May 25, 2011

Auntie Clara take comfort in knowing that now you have another guardian angel watching over you. We all send our deepest, heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. May God comfort & keep you through it all.

Joseph Rimbeck

May 25, 2011

Unfortunately, I had only met Robert two or three times, but I know what a good man he was because of how much my Jewel loved his friendship. His influence in our life through her will be missed by us both.

Bettie Campbell

May 25, 2011

May this time of grief pass swiftly; may memories of Robert last forever.

Che Perkins

May 23, 2011

You have my heartfelt condolences. I truly hope that God's comfort and grace give you peace in the midst of your sorrow.

Rosina Ezell

May 23, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Cynthia Rumph

May 21, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of cousin Robert's passing. I pray that you know the peace of God and feel the comfort of His Holy Spirit during this difficult time.

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