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Robert Fotheringham Obituary

Robert K. (Bob) Fotheringham Bob passed away unexpectedly Sept. 6, 2007, surrounded by his loving family. Bob was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Friend. After serving in the Air Force and as a tech. representative for Hughes Aircraft, Bob successfully owned and operated Lafayette Electronics, Audio-Tech Electronics, Lakewood Villa Stereo, and Fotheringham Sales Inc. (FSI). Bob is survived by his wife of 54 years, Loretta, sons Mark (Shelley) and John (Alexis), daughter Patti Pavolka (Tim), grandchildren Karlee, Jake, Matthew, Marian, David, John, Mitchell, Nicholas, and countless friends. A memorial celebrating Bob's life will be held in the Mountain View Valley Chapel at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Karen Lynch Guild, Tacoma Orthopedic Assoc., Mary Bridge Children's Hospital.
Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Sep. 9, 2007.

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William Boyle

October 4, 2007

I have known Bob for 43 years. He was a great guy. He would always come to my shop and be smiling. He's one of those guys that makes life worth living. I'll will miss him.

William Boyle

September 19, 2007

Bob Was a good friend of mine. I have known him since I was eight years old. He would always have something funny and good to say. From radios to stereos to car chemicals, Bob was a great sales man. He was a man of his word. I will miss Bob!

Regards,

William G. Boyle

Tami Tone

September 11, 2007

Loretta, Patti and family:
Our thoughts and prayers
are with you.
______________________________
The Tone Family
____________________________
Ann
Tami
Monte

Ann Marie Rome

September 10, 2007

We have very fond memories of Bob. He will always be remembered by our family as a great Dad, Husband and Grandfather. His sense of humor and quick wit were beyond measureable words. You are all so lucky to have had such a wonderful role model in your family. Our thoughts are with all of you !
David and Ann Marie Rome
Ann Adele Mallon Knapton

Nadine Picard

September 10, 2007

Bobby (or Snake as Don used to call him) was Don's best friend.
The Picard/Kitna Family sends their thoughts and prayers to the Fotheringham/Pavolka Family. Bobby will be missed by all those who loved him.

Jim Kenfield

September 9, 2007

Bob was a customer of mine at my business in Lakewood and a great guy. I was shocked at his passing.

Ron Moore

September 9, 2007

Bob and I go back to the early 1950's in the 318th & 465th FIS.
I was very pleased we were able to get togather a while back and reminisce of those "good old days"
Bob was a person who was very hard not to like.

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