Robert Blankenship's Obituary
Robert Blankenship "Bubba" "Gone Fishing" Husband, Father, Son, Brother.Bubba died March 19th, 2008. Born August 4th, 1936. Bubba was preceded in death by his father Herb, mother Irene and brother Bud. Survived by his wife of 43 years Alice, Puyallup, daughter Becky Little and husband (Sonnel) Mike, Graham and daughter Julie Blankenship, San Jose, CA. Bubba grew up in Tacoma and attended Lincoln High School. He worked in the train yards, Certain Teed Products and the Atlas Foundry to name a few. Bubba retired from the State in 1992; he was the Building And Grounds Maintenance Supervisor at Tacoma Community College where it was found difficult to impossible to replace him. Bubba worked hard, played and lived hard, he described himself as a "Jack Of All Trades, Yet Master Of None" For those who knew, and those whom he helped, they knew he was a "Master Of Much" Bubba had a love of the outdoors, some of his fondest memories were of time spent on the "Sound or American Lake" and the Wynoochee River fishing where he said he knew every hole. Another of Bubba's passions included motorcycle riding and shooting. He used to ride and shoot with his dear departed friend Dick Smathers. He also loved to play poker with friends of which he had many. A night at the tavern included pool, darts and trips to the trunk for a little sip with friends. Proud of his collection of antique "Old Huffer" engines and antique outboard boat motors he loved to restore and get them running again. Bubba was also a member of TOA. Past Member of the WAC and the NRA. There is much left undone, our loss is the great beyond's gain where there is now a "Master Tinkerer" Until We Meet Again.There will be no immediate graveside services, Bubba would never stand for his friends and family standing around "Blubbering". There will be a celebration of Bubba's life at later date, we will announce it here. It is what he would have wanted. Please sign the online guestbook and request us to contact you.
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