Robert Ivan North

Robert Ivan NORTH

          Robert “Bob” North passed away at home in Chehalis, Washington on June 5, 2016. 

          Bob was born March 7, 1928 to Glessie and Golda North of Illinois where he lived until the family moved to Adna, Washington during his high school years.   It was during high school Bob met Eve Aldrich; they married New Year’s Eve 1947 and celebrated their 61st anniversary in December 2008.  Bob graduated from Adna High School early to follow his brothers into the Navy where he served aboard the USS Begor in the South Pacific from 1946-1947.  

Bob worked as a salesman in the local community at Oakes Pontiac, Campbell’s Chevrolet and Twin City Radio & TV.  He owned and operated two local businesses; North Brothers Enco and later Bob’s Bar Supply. Following retirement Bob and Eve traveled the roads of the U.S. and Canada in their RV before establishing a winter home in Yuma, AZ.  There they enjoyed the company of many dear friends as well as the warm Arizona winters.

Bob is remembered for his many hobbies.  He was a pilot, a CB-er, a golfer and enjoyed all things automotive.  He taught himself to play the “spoons” and joined with friends in Yuma to perform at their jam sessions.  He was a master tinkerer and his family often marveled over his imaginative uses for duct tape and Velcro.  In recent years he became a great fan of the Seattle Mariners.

          Bob will be missed by his three children, Susie Giesy (Dalton), Steve North (Mary Lou), and Larry North (Toni), grandchildren Amy Witchey, Breanna Giesy, Morgan Giesy, Lisa Gaudette, Lori Froschauer, Casey North, Kevin North and numerous great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Eve, his three brothers and his sister.

          The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to Laurel, Paul and Rob, the Hospice staff who provided Bob with such loving care during the final weeks of his battle with cancer.

According to Bob’s wishes the family will hold a private graveside service.

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