Cowlitz County WA Archives Obituaries.....Pierce Jr., Robert  Pierce April 29, 2006
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Published in The Daily News on 5/3/2006.   www.tdn.com/obits


Robert Pierce Jr. passed away April 29, 2006 in Longview, Washington surrounded 
by his family. 

Robert  was born January 6, 1931 at Arlington, Iowa to Robert and Lela
(Crawford) Pierce Sr.

In 1944, Robert (Bob) moved with his family from Iowa to St. Helens, Oregon. 
Bob graduated from Rainier High School in 1949. He enlisted in the US Navy on 
January 10, 1951 and served his country for the next 22 years, retiring in 1972 
as Chief Gunnersmate Missile Man. 

On April 2, 1951, Bob married his high school sweetheart, Mary E. Farwell. 
Together they raised three daughters, Robin, Rhonda and Rebecca while traveling 
to the many ports where Bob was stationed. Bob has three grandchildren 
currently serving in the US Military and he was very proud of them. 

After Bob's retirement, he and Mary moved to Kelso, WA where he worked for 
Cowlitz County as Lead Building Maintenance Man. Bob was active in the Lower 
Columbia Fleet Reserve Association Branch 363 and was past president. Bob 
enjoyed his side yard at his home, his model trains, the beach, and the many 
activities that his grand-children and great grandchildren participated in. His 
grandchildren have many fond memories of being at the beach with their 
granddad. 

Bob is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Mary, and his three daughters, 
Robin Anderson (John), Rhonda Crosby (Wayne) and Rebecca Traub (Gary); eight 
grandchildren, Heidi Vossen (Mike), Robert Crosby, Hillari Anderson, Brian 
Crosby (Jessica), Warren Anderson, Lee Crosby (Jemima), Jason Crosby, and Elisa 
Anderson; and eight great grandchildren, Zachary, Blake, Jessica, Brogan, 
Kirsten, Aaron, Estyn, Gavin and a Baby due in June. Also surviving Bob are two 
sisters, Lucy Miller (Kenneth), and Shirley Conn (Loren), and numerous nieces, 
nephews and cousins. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's 
Association Western Washington Chapter 12721 30th Avenue N.E., No. 101, 
Seattle, WA 98125. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Columbia 
Funeral Service in Longview. Memorial Services will be Saturday, May 6, 2006 at 
1pm at the Kelso Presbyterian Church with Pastor Hanna Peterson officiating. 
Concluding the service will be a Two Bell Ceremony conducted by the Lower 
Columbia Fleet Reserve Association Branch 363. 



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