Robert E. "Bob" Ivey

Robert 'Bob' E. Ivey
Aug. 10, 1927 - Jan. 24, 2020
Bob Ivey died Jan. 24, 2020, at home in Portland, where he lived with his wife, Barbara for the last 26 years. Bob will be remembered for his dedication to his family, myriad of passions (from wood to wine to Burgerville), love of the outdoors and traveling, his sense of humor and his storytelling.
Born in Los Angeles, Bob attended USC after a short stint in the Navy just as WWII ended. Beginning as an accountant at Ridings Cadillac in Long Beach, he eventually established his own CPA firm and then joined Windes and McClaughry as a partner. Bob's accounting career spanned 25 years. As an early adopter of technology, he pioneered the use of computers for auditing.
Bob was a craftsman. From turning bowls to gravy making, he always insisted on things being done the absolute best. His vocation was woodturning. As a youth he built model airplanes and functional furniture, but eventually he focused on turning bowls. Over his lifetime he turned over 1000 and brought joy to those who received them as gifts.
An avid outdoorsman, Bob enjoyed exploring, traveling, hiking, sailing, rock hunting and camping. He explored the outdoors with friends in his youth, then with his family. In his later years he used Google maps to reminisce about trails he had hiked, and the app 'find my friends' to travel vicariously through his families' adventures.
Bob dearly loved and is survived by his wife of 67 years, Barbara; three children; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Bob was a class act. We will miss him greatly.
A Celebration of Life is planned from 1-3 p.m., Sunday, March 1, 2020, at the Mirabella Portland.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the charity of your choice.
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