Robert Lyle Cavin

Robert Lyle (Bob) Cavin Longtime Fife resident and business owner, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2007. He was born February 15, 1939 in Tacoma. Bob graduated from Fife High School and went on to attend UPS. He was employed by Dick Johnson's Shell Service, Fife; Penberthy Instrument of Seattle; Boeing Co., Seattle; and Northwest Door of Tacoma before he was hired by Standard Oil of California in 1962. In 1968 he became a Chevron Dealer and ran two stations in Fife: Bob's Chevron and Bob's Self Serve, until his retirement in 1998. Bob was a Fife Fire Commissioner from 1983 to 1989 and a member of the Fife Lions Club and Puyallup Elks for many years. Bob was a great old-car enthusiast and had just finished lovingly restoring his 1956 Buick Special. He enjoyed caring for his home and garden overlooking Commencement Bay, traveling, and making winter trips to Arizona to visit friends. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Donna, daughter Constance Cavin-Little (Timothy), son Christopher Cavin (Dawn), and grandchildren Brittany, Gabrielle, Tyler, Jordan, and Travis. He is also survived by his brother Chris, sisters Janet, Mary, and Connie, all of the San Francisco Bay area. At Bob's request, no services will be held. Cremation will be by New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers or cards, donations may be made to the Robert L. Cavin Scholarship fund for Fife High School students. Donations can be made at any Washington Mutual Bank. A celebration of Bob's life will be held at his home in Browns Point on September 15, 2007 from 2pm-5pm.