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Robert Seabloom Obituary

Robert W. SEABLOOM Passed away on February 12, 2007, after a valiant battle with cancer. He was a beloved husband, father & uncle who lived life to the fullest. Bob was born on June 18, 1924 in Tacoma, WA. He proudly served in the United States Navy & retired as a Lieutenant Commander. Bob spent his entire working life teaching Civil Engineering at the University of Washington & always loved his Huskies. In his personal life, he enjoyed traveling, playing handball & tennis, skiing & first & foremost spending time with his family & many friends. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 24, 2007 at Acacia Memorial Park & Funeral Home, 14951 Bothell Way NE, Seattle, WA, 98155. In lieu of flowers please make remembrances to Lake City Presbyterian Church Building Fund.

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Published by The Seattle Times from Feb. 18 to Feb. 20, 2007.

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Bill Joiner

March 5, 2007

Dear Seabloom Family,

I am sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. He was a great teacher, engineer and person, who had a positive impact on many people’s lives and on my life since I took my first environmental engineering course from him in the early 1970s. He will be missed.

Richard Otis

March 3, 2007

Dear Joan and the Seabloom Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I had the pleasure of first meeting him over 30 years ago. He was a great ambassador for the onsite industry and influenced so many of us with his passion for his work. He will be missed.

Barbara Rich

March 1, 2007

Dear Seabloom Family,

Bob gave me tremendous encouragement while participating in the Seattle Onsite Short Courses. He has made an unforgettable contribution to our field.

sincerely,

Victor D'Amato

February 26, 2007

Dear Seabloom Family:

Sincerest condolences for your loss. Bob's work touched the lives of many and will live on for a very long time.

Ziad Elias

February 26, 2007

To the Seabloom Family,
I was deeply saddened by Bob's passing, and am sorry I could not attend the service as I was away from the area. Please accept my sincere condolences.

Ziad Elias

Jim Henriksen

February 26, 2007

Dear Seabloom Family
I was very saddened to learn of Bob's passing. I recall and continue to appreciate the several opportunites I had to work w/him on the planning committee for the wastewater short course/conferences at the UW. He was very passionate about pushing on-site technology ahead and ensuring each conference met that goal. He was a fine gentleman - I am glad our paths crossed.

Tom Hammond

February 25, 2007

Dear Seabloom family,
My connections to Bob (and his brother Walt) go back to the 40's and 50's. I went to Lake Washington H.S. in Kirkland, then got to know Bob while a student at More Hall.I played bridge with Bob at lunchtime while a student Civil Engineer. I was also a student in his first class in More Hall. He was a fine teacher, although he never looked old enough to be teaching at the UW.

robert rubin

February 25, 2007

Dear Seabloom Family, Bob contributed so very much to so many, he served as a constant reminder of how much there was to do...I will miss him and I send my sincere condolences to you all...

Wayne Buck

February 23, 2007

Dearest Seabloom Family,
Our family and Bob's were dearest friends for many years. As a boy I remember shooting off fireworks with Oscar every fourth. I remember good times with Bob and Walter too. May the good lord hold your family in the palm of his hand and give you peace. Love, Wayne & Judy Buck of Tacoma.

Linda Gaulke

February 23, 2007

Dear Seabloom Family,
The last time that I saw Bob was in September, he had stopped by More Hall and I just happened to run into him in the hallway. I told him that I had a fellowship to update and continue his onsite wastewater treatment class with Dave Stensel, that I'd been to the national onsite wastewater recycling conference and met all of his friends there, and we compared notes on how Japan has changed because I had just returned. He was so happy about everything that when I said goodbye to him that day he spontaneously gave me a hug. I'm glad that I had the chance to tell Bob that his legacy would continue in the class that he had started and taught for so long, it really made us both happy. We will be remembering him and his contribution to the field all quarter long during class.
Best wishes,

H David Stensel

February 23, 2007

Dear Joan,
Bob's example and contribution is an inspiration to us faculty in his other home in More Hall. We will be continuing the onsite course that he started and the area in which he was recognized across the country, He was such a positive, friendly person , who was kind to all.

Ron and Alice Terrel

February 23, 2007

Dear Joan and Family,
We were saddened to learn of Bob's passing, but also grateful for the times we had to work together. He was one of my favorite people at UW, and took me under his wing when I first arrived in 1967. We will miss him.

Steve & Summer Lyons

February 23, 2007

Seabloom Family,

Uncle Bob was a great man, Uncle, and Great Uncle. He had a distinct impact on me, my Mom, Brother, and Father. I wish that we could be there with all of you to cherish the wonderful life that he lead, but we will keep him and all of you in our thoughts and prayers!

Love,
Steve & Summer

Jack Herndon

February 22, 2007

To the Seabloom Family,

I enjoyed working with Bob at the University. He was always in good spirits and patient no matter the difficulty. I will very much miss running into him in the halls and offices at CEE.

Jack Herndon

Beth & John Coon

February 21, 2007

Dear Joan,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. We appreciated the time we spent with you and Bob at Steve and Summer's wedding. It was filled with good times all of which you were a part of.

Beth and John Coon
Nancy's sister and brother in-law

Maria Linde

February 20, 2007

Dear Joan and Family,

We will always cherish the memories of Bob, his leadership, positive attitude and respect for other people's view points.

May you and your family be strenghtend by his memory.

You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Respectfully,

Maria Linde

Ann Kivimaki

February 20, 2007

Dear Joan,
We wish you strength in your time of grief. We cherish memories of Bob through years of Knute Rockne meetings and events. I hope you will continue coming to meetings to enjoy the love and support of your friends.
Ann Kivimaki

Garfield Anderson

February 19, 2007

Dear Joan, Wendy, and Robbie

I am deepely saddened by Bob's death but very grateful for the many times that we were able to spend time together through the years. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. You will miss him terribly but also cherish his memory.
With love to all of you.

Garfield

Amy and Dick Cox

February 19, 2007

Dear Joan,
We have many fond memories of our times spent with you and Bob. Our sincere sympathy to you due to Bob's recent death.
Fondly,

Lee and Janet Turnbull

February 18, 2007

Dear Joan and Family,
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all, at this very sad time. We will cherish our wonderful memories, of our many years of friendship with Bob and Joan. Bob and Lee were like brothers and we shall miss him. We shall be with you in Spirit during the Service. God bless you all.

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