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Robert Alan Cushen

1929 - 2016

Robert Alan Cushen obituary, 1929-2016

Robert Cushen Memoriam

In Loving Memory of Robert Alan Cushen who passed away on April 11, 2016.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Seattle Times on Apr. 11, 2017.

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Joan Walker

September 4, 2024

Knew Robert and Sheila in college. Is Sheila still Alvin?

Joan Walker

June 7, 2021

Lovely man. Not seen in many years. We had fun. We also visited them on Henry Island many years ago. On our sailboat.
Joan Walker

Karen Phillips

April 11, 2019

What a wonderful site Legacy.com is : A way to remember those that have left us and to take a moment to reflect on the good times we were fortunate to share with them. Hope this finds you and and your family well Sheila. Love, Karen

Bonnie O'Brien

April 11, 2019

We had great times skiing, boating and living life to the upmost. I remember well the good times. Sheila,I hope you are doing well and the family.

April 24, 2016

Sheila, John, Cris, Anne.

So sorry to hear the sad news about Bob. I remember the
good times we all had at Henry Island. My girls remember
those times as well and frequently refer to them with pleasure.

I hope you are well and come through this sad time.

Bonnie O'Brien



Carl died at Thanksgiving this past year.

karen phillips

April 22, 2016

Sheila, I remember so many good times Cliff and I spent with you both in Seattle,Henry Island in the San Juans and on our boat going to Husky Games.I was sorry to read this today.My thoughts and prayers are with you. I know Cliff will be glad to see Bob♡

Sue Thomas

April 19, 2016

The Coupeville Duplicate Bridge club send condolences to family of Rob who we enjoyed having with us these past years. We looked forward to his visits and he will be missed.

April 18, 2016

My love and prayers go out to the entire Cushen family-so sorry for your loss. I remember going over to Henry Island like it was yesterday-such a happy family place. xoxo

April 17, 2016

Sheila: Saw this in the Seattle Times today and thought I would send along my condolences. It has been a long time since I have heard or seen you both.

Bill Kerry

Jan Geibel

April 17, 2016

So sorry for your loss. i feel fortunate to have gotten to know your family over the years at Whidbey Useless Bay . I will remember Bob as loving to go crabbing , going out all the time , pushing out his boat even rowing out to the crab pot I will remember the love he had for their dog , Nicole . Working in his yard Offering us a glass of wine .Always so nice to my family, my girls At 86 he lived life . What a honor to know him. Sending prayers of love and light . Jan and family

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