Robert T. Bjorkman

Robert T. Bjorkman Passed peacefully Feb. 7, 2007 surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born March 8, 1933 in Tacoma Washington to Bernard and Walborg Bjorkman. He was the youngest in the family of 3 sisters and 4 brothers. He is survived by his sister Evelyn Wayno of Tacoma and brother Hilmer of Allyn, and predeceased by cherished sisters Bernice Linke and Edith Taylor, and brothers Warner Mattson and Bernard Jr. esides Phyllis, his wife of 24 years, he leaves daughters Jacqueline Bjorkman (Bill McClammy), Sandra Gahan (Gary), Christine Carlson (Dale), Katherine Booth (Neal), sons Bruce Bjorkman (Debbie) and Robert Jones Jr., first wife Kathleen Bjorkman, grandchildren Annika Dean (Shawn), Julie Bailey (Jessie), Ryan and Jason Bjorkman, Justin and Jordan Gahan, Julia and Claire Carlson, Aubrie and Sam Booth, 3 great-grandchildren, with another expected on Bob's birthday, his canine daughter Onyx, and other beloved family members. He will be remembered for his love of family, empathy, many great stories, tremendous sense of humor, attention to detail and sense of duty. Pappa Bob touched many peoples lives as a graduate of Lincoln High School, his service to country in the U.S. Navy 1953-58 (even as member of the USS Carronade commissioning crew), his support of Grace Baptist Church of Tacoma and Redeemer Lutheran Church of Fircrest, years as corrugated box company shipping superintendent, board member for Westop Credit Union, Elks Lodge 174 and Valhalla Swedish Lodge member, Husky football team enthusiast and Tacoma north end resident. Family and friends will remember hilarious times playing various games of cards with him. Thanks to the gracious Tacoma General Hospital team - every employee - helping care for Bob. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 12, 2007 at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1001 Princeton, Fircrest, Washington, 98466. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church or Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675-8517. If you wish, please sign the on-line guest book at www.legacy.com/tribnet/ .