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ROBERT GARTNER Obituary

Robert L. Gartner Age 74, passed away on January 19, 2015. He was affectionately known as Bob by all those who knew and loved him. He was born to Herbert and Stephania Gartner on August 26, 1940 in Tacoma, WA. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1958 and attended the University of Puget Sound. He was a Meat Cutter for 40 years and after retirement found his calling delivering flowers for Puyallup Buds and Blooms. He was a sports enthusiast all of his life - playing baseball, golf, and bowling on many teams in the Tacoma area. He is survived by his daughter, K.C. Martinson (Gary) of Puyallup, his granddaughter Erica Walvoord of Seattle, and grandson Sean Sawyer (Jackie) of Puyallup, and 5 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters; Jan Warren (EJ) of Lakewood, Judi Lampe (Dean) of Lacey, and sister-in-law Jean Gartner of Lacey. He also is survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends who will miss him dearly. He was preceded in death by his Mom and Dad, brother Herb Gartner, and his son Eric Gartner. Since Bob was an avid Seahawk 12 fan, please come dressed in your favorite Seahawk apparel. Services to be Wednesday, January 28 at 1:00 pm in the Aspen Chapel at Mountain View Memorial Park. Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home. Remembrances may be shared at www.mountainviewtacoma.com

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Jan. 25, 2015.

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Sandy Ransom

February 9, 2015

KC we were out of town . I am so glad I got to visit your Dad few weeks ago.
He was always a happy person. When we worked at Midland Shop. Rite we were all like family. Years went by and one day my doorbell rang and there he was delivering flowers. We had a nice visit and many memories. God Bless him and you too!! You took very good care of him!!!

Barb Zimmerman

January 26, 2015

Dr. McBride, Janice and Barb are very sorry for your loss and knew just how much Bob was loved. He was a great man and we feel so lucky to be in his life and be able to take care of him!

January 25, 2015

RIP BOB, just heard the sad news this evening from my daughter Linda in Tacoma. I hadn't seen Bob in 30 years+. We used to be great buds when Bob was at Midland Shop-Rite and I at West Coast Grocery. We played slow pitch, golf and a lot of after hour ping pong at my house and shooting hoops. And Bob was always better than me. I remember one time coming from a shop-Rite golf tournament in Sequim trying to make a slow pitch game at Sprinker field his El Camino developed a little vibration at 90. But We made the game" so many great memories of a great guy.
My deepest condolences to KC and family.
Denny Seaholm

Judy Westgard

January 25, 2015

Bob, was always in my heart. A wonderful person to all who knew him. My condolences to his family. R I P my good friend.

January 25, 2015

RIP Bob
Give Eric a huge hug for me. HugZ to you too KC
I'm so sorry for his family and friends loss.
Nathan Z

Amy Weisbeck

January 25, 2015

Bob was always so kind, happy and fun loving. He loved people and had that special twinkle in his eye. I remember him delivering flowers to a salon I worked at in Puyallup and I heard his voice and walked to the door way and said is that my favorite father in law Bob, I was greeted with a warm hug and Bob's famous saying " AAAAaaayyyy" Rest in peace Bob. My deepest sympathies to K.C.and family

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