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06/08/1945
DIED
07/27/2012
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Robert STAPLES Obituary
June 8,1945 - July 27, 2012
People who knew Bob knew of his history, activities and enjoyments in life. His most favorite role was that of being a parent to Samantha, Bobby, Lance and Lana, and of being a grandparent to Amber, Brianna, Jackie, Austin, Brady, Robert III, Hunter, Andrea, Maxwell, and Henry; great grandparent to Jace, Jemma, and Nolan. He also leaves behind his wife Sandy, a brother, two sisters, their spouses, children and grandchildren. Bob died after a year of fighting pancreatic cancer. Our family wishes to thank the staff of Rockwood Clinic Cancer Care Center, as well as the staff of Sacred Heart Medical Center for their excellent care. Many people loved Bob and he will be greatly missed.
A gathering to celebrate Bob's life will be held on Tuesday, July 31, 3:00 pm at Bob and Sandy's residence. All friends and family are welcome. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to a charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert STAPLES
Michelle McDaniel
December 27, 2012
Bob and I attended school together from the 2nd grade till we graduated in 63. I bumped into Bob in 2010 and we visited. He will be missed in June when we gather together to celebrate our50th. May God confort you in thi time of sorrow.
Sandy Pfeiffer
August 4, 2012
Sandy, Bud, all of Bob's immediate and extended family, please accept my sincere condolences. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sharon Marxmiller - Moody
August 2, 2012
A wonderful friend that brighten up the room. God's speed Bob.
Bryan Moody
August 2, 2012
I will miss you "Bad" Bob. You may not have realized it, but I found myself often thinking of you as a grandfather. You always had an adventure to overcome and were never afraid to get things a little dirty. I loved hanging out with you and Sandy every week all those summers back. Take care of yourself out there. I'll be by to shake your hand and play a nice joke one of these days far on so keep your powder dry.
The best wishes on your journey and much love to you,
Bryan Moody
Mary Kent
August 1, 2012
Sandy,
I am sorry for your loss. I have you in my prayers. May your days be easier soon.
Love, Mary
August 1, 2012
Sorry for your loss Sandy, Sammi, Bobby, Lance and Chooch. I hear the banjo's playing all the way from Heaven. I wish you all blessings and peace and to be surroumded by support during this difficult time. Shel
Our youngest son Dirk's wedding July of '11
Boyd Mitchell
July 31, 2012
Sandy and family, Audrey, Bud, Pam and families. Your "Nebraska" cousins are very sorry to hear of Bob's passing and his battle with cancer. It seems the distance has prevented us from being as close as we should be but we are glad to be members of your family. I'm very glad that I was at least able to "stop by" a couple of times in recent years to vist you and Bob. You always made us feel at home and I really appreciate the evening that Sue and I were able to spend with you, Bob, Audrey, Bud, and families. I really wish that we lived closer so we could spend more time together. I had always hoped that we could get everyone together somewhere "before" something like this happened. Sue and I will always remember your "bird" family and the fun that we had with them at your house, thanks again for your hospitality!! Know that we are thinking of you and everyone in the family during this diffcult time. It is comforting to know that you have great family support around you and please tell everyone hello for us. Our sincere condolences. Boyd and Sue Mitchell
Tina Wilson
July 31, 2012
Truly Sorry to hear of your loss. Bob was a truly awesome man!! My thoughts are with you all !!
Cris & Michele Hein/Rushfeldt
July 30, 2012
Sandy and family, So sorry for your loss, I meet Bob through our love of Yard sailing. Cris however, has known Bob most of his life! What a GREAT man!!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Terry Emerson
July 29, 2012
Dear Sandy and family,
Will miss Bob and the stories we shared of our past experiences. He was a great friend.
Sharon Storer
July 29, 2012
Sandy and family, I just heard about Bob's illness and his passing. I am so sorry for your loss. Bob was a great guy, a wonderful father and I'm sure a great grandfather as he loved kids. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
July 29, 2012
Sandy and family, please accept my condolences on you loss of Bob. I am sure he will be sorely missed. Jan Wagner Munroe
Jimmy Heathman
July 29, 2012
So sorry to hear of Bobs passing. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time. Loved bob like a dad when I was a kid. Love to your family.
Leo Spilker
July 29, 2012
To the Staples family.We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our condolences to every in the Staples family Bob will truly be missed.
July 29, 2012
Dear Sandy and family. I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing and my condolences go to you and his family. I knew him for the many years that he worked at ESH. He was a very fine man and a good friend. Doug Furlott Newport Wa.
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