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Robert Ake Obituary
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10/17/1947 - 08/12/2023
Born to Robert M Ake and Eleanor M Ake
in Mineola, New York
Robert Alvin Ake (Bob) 75, passed away on
8/12/2023 at his home in Salem, Oregon with
his loving wife Mary Lou Ake by his side.
An avid sports fan, Bob enjoyed watching
basketball, baseball and football.
Bob was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam
War.
He later worked for the State of Oregon
for over thirty years.
Bob had a passion for traveling, fine dining
and music. He was very witty and always had
a story to tell.
Robert is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Ake,
daughter; Kimberley W. Kidd, grandchildren
Emily Rose Kidd, Jack Wilson Kidd as well as
a host of friends.
He was predeceased by his brother, Phillip
Howard Ake on October 10, 1015.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
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