Robert Dean "Bob" Pierpoint

Robert "Bob" Pierpoint, 72, entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 28, 2025. Bob began his life journey November 11, 1952 being youngest of twelve children to Frank and Viola Pierpoint. Growing up in Coulee City, then Chewelah, Bob graduated from Jenkins High School, class of '71. Classmates fondly remember him being "the best storyteller on any given bus ride", leaving them in stitches. His sense of humor also had the "moves" to back things up on the school dance floor, where he perfected and performed the gator every time. Post high school, Bob attended a local community college and married Velda (Lindquist) Pierpoint. Together, they started a family having two children, Alicia and Shane. His kids were his pride and joy, the beautiful focus of his days. With young family, Bob began his career at Lane Mountain Silica then Department of Natural Resources. With proficiencies in heavy equipment operation, Bob became Lead Technician for Washington State Highway Department. He dedicated 30 years there before retiring but continued to find time each winter to plow neighbors' driveways and help out anyone else who was in need. Bob was a man of his word, had a way of making everything fun, and squeezed in a whole lot of activities to spice up life! He was the head coach of local "league of their own" softball team, wrangling in a rowdy bunch of athletes to defeat Miss Chiefs and all others. He knew the game better than most but when he wasn't on the field, he was pursuing another great passion, which was making music in the band. Whether it was Cabin Fever, Fire Creek, Heartline, or other, he was the heartbeat on drums, conga, and/or belted out vocals. Bob's rendition of Wipeout was unstoppable, its contagious rhythm was enough to get any listener on their feet to boogie on down. In his later years, Bob rediscovered his fondness for fishing, loved spending time with his beloved grandchildren, attended every sporting event they had and the milestones in-between. He was their #1 fan, and in turn, he will always be their hero. Bob was preceded in death by 7 of his 11 siblings, and his parents. He is survived by his daughter, Alicia (Boo) Morrison of Colville, WA; son, Shane Pierpoint (Angelina "Ang") of Lake Stevens, WA; grandchildren, Jesse (Jessica) Morrison, Keeley Mikesell (Shyler), Lex Pierpoint (Brady Gibbs), Brody Pierpoint; great grandchildren, Teagan and Taytum Morrison, Riley Jo and Rory Gibbs; siblings, Bill Pierpoint (Peg) of Lacey, WA, Miriam Scott (Rick) of Vancouver, WA, Bonnie Benbow of Chewelah, WA, Franni Taylor (Doug) of Ephrata, WA; numerous nieces, nephews; longtime companion, Roberta Sphuler of Colville, WA; and a host of extended family and friends. A time of family visitation for Robert "Bob" D. Pierpoint will be held followed by cremation. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be given to the charity of your choice. Please visit the online memorial and sign the guestbook at www.danekasfuneralchapel.com. Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory is entrusted with the arrangements.