Robert Francis Wilkinson

Robert Francis (Bob) WILKINSON Born in St. Paul, MN on July 14, 1925 to Patrick and Grace O'Malley Donohue, Bob and his sister were adopted by his aunt and uncle, Roy and Margaret O'Malley Wilkinson and moved to Port Orchard, WA where he attended grade and high school at South Kitsap. He played football, basketball and was a member of the track team. During WWII Bob enlisted in the Merchant Marine where he served on ships bound for the South Pacific, Australia, India and Russia. Later he attended Olympic Community College in Bremerton and Seattle Central Community College. Bob worked for Simpson Logging Company in Shelton and was Warehouse Manager for General Electric Electronic Division, Seattle. Following the closure of the warehouse in 1975, he joined the sales department of Nebar Supply. He retired in 1990. Bob married Glenna Blumstrom on November 8, 1952 and they raised their family in St. John the Evangelist Parish. In 1992 they retired to Sequim where he enjoyed spending time writing and taking classes. He was a member of the Peninsula Driftwood Artists and the Chamber of Commerce Tourist Bureau. Bob's passion was gourmet cooking; he was known for his sense of humor and his terrible puns.He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Pound Matz. He is survived by his wife, Glenna, four children Carrie Wilkinson, Marty Hansen, Roy Wilkinson and Don (Anne) Wilkinson; four grandchildren, Rich Rikard, Sara Hansen, Amanda Hansen and Patrick Wilkinson; a sister Judith Wilkinson Johnson and a brother Michael Donohue, cousins, nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2009 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 121 N. 80th Street, Seattle, WA 98103. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Vincent de Paul c/o St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church or the charity of your choice. Arrangements: Beck's Funeral Home, Edmonds, (425) 771-1234; please share memories with the family at www.becksfuneralhome.com.